DC Operations Leader: Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Target; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

401(k)

Employee discount

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target is seeking an Operations Manager in Cedar Falls, IA, to lead distribution center operations with a focus on safety, efficiency, and team development. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, performance coaching and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include driving productivity, managing budgets, and implementing process improvements to optimize flow and guest service. A four-year degree and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with the ability to engage and motivate others.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong reasoning, conflict-management, and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Able to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including mezzanine platforms.
• Able to read and interpret policies and procedures to operate systems within the Distribution Center.

Responsibilities

• Lead DC operations with focus on safety, productivity and budget goals.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment.
• Provide real-time coaching and actionable feedback to drive performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Policy reading & interpretation

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent

Job description

Target is seeking an Operations Manager in Cedar Falls, IA, to lead distribution center operations with a focus on safety, efficiency, and team development. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, performance coaching and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include driving productivity, managing budgets, and implementing process improvements to optimize flow and guest service. A four-year degree and strong communication skills are essential.