DC Operations Lead — Drive Efficiency & Team Growth

Burlington Stores, Inc.

Beverly (NJ)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Center Area Manager in New Jersey to oversee daily warehouse operations and lead a team of associates in shipping, receiving, and storage, ensuring safety and policy compliance.

This salaried role requires 3+ years in high-volume distribution, a bachelor's degree, and strong leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration to drive performance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
3+ years’ experience leading in a high-volume distribution environment.
Management/leadership experience in a distribution center environment.
Experience implementing employee engagement, mentoring and development initiatives.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Warehouse Management Systems experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyzes productivity, efficiency, and accuracy data to lead and drive team performance excellence and maximize individual team member performance and potential.
Leads and acts as an ambassador for Burlington’s Core Values, fostering an engaging, professional, and inclusive team environment.
Acts as a catalyst and action driver for complex, cross-functional, and interdepartmental assignments and special projects.
Provides feedback, coaching, and development to their team – and seeks the same for themselves.
Ensures ongoing training and consistent compliance with policies, procedures, and rules.
Leveraging warehouse systems and reporting tools to drive results and performance.