Operations Director - Regional Distribution Center - Cedar Falls, IA

Target • Cedar Falls, IA

2d • $135,000 - $243,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Global Supply Chain and Logistics team is rapidly evolving, constantly seeking innovative ways to deliver products to guests more efficiently and cost-effectively. We are enhancing our decision-making with intelligence, automation, and algorithms to ensure a seamless and superior guest experience, whether shopping in-store or online. Our mission is to excel against competitors by providing unparalleled guest service. We operate with the agility required by our mission, implementing new processes rapidly. We are looking for proactive, creative, independent, innovative, risk-savvy individuals who are comfortable with ambiguity. If you are a critical thinker who identifies root causes, analyzes both qualitatively and quantitatively, and are a creative problem-solver who simplifies issues, identifies solutions, plans effectively, and influences others to execute, you will thrive on our dynamic teams.

Requirements

• Four year degree, preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Technology, Operations, or related business, OR a minimum of 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, or distribution.
• Applicable management/supervisory experience OR 18-36 months as an Operations Manager.
• Experience with performance metrics and process improvement.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations.
• Ability to motivate others with strong conflict management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions, and termination.
• Must be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to access all areas of the DC, including mezzanine platforms.
• Able to read and interpret necessary policies and procedures to perform updates and operate systems and other programs within the Distribution Center, for example, ability to cross over the conveyor.

Responsibilities

• Lead with a focus on safety, continuous improvement, relationship building, communication, and strategic thinking.
• Lead an entire functional area business unit or Supply Chain location.
• Foster a “safety first” culture through awareness, training, and accountability.
• Guide other operational leaders to achieve established standards of service, quality, accuracy, and productivity.
• Leverage key metrics, Lean Six Sigma, GEMBA walks, and other activities to identify areas of success and improvement.
• Enable teams to perform their best work in an environment of innovation, calculated risk, testing, and learning.
• Motivate and inspire teams by understanding their unique strengths and championing their development.
• Support teams and individuals in improving through clear goal setting, mutual accountability, and constructive feedback.
• Utilize planning and execution skills to set priorities and structure resources to meet objectives.
• Communicate the big picture effectively and demonstrate commitment by spending time on the floor daily, observing and interacting with team members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs (medical, vision, dental, life insurance)
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree