General Manager

Nordstrom; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks a General Manager to oversee operations and lead a substantial team in Newark, California. This crucial role entails driving supply chain efficiency, managing resources, and fostering a culture of growth. The successful candidate will have over a decade of leadership experience, particularly in fulfillment environments, and a strong commitment to team development and operational excellence.

Benefits

Medical/Vision, Dental insurance

Retirement and Paid Time Away

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Supply Chain leadership experience.
• Proven track record of managing large teams (500+ employees).
• Experience with Lean initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall operations performance and efficiencies.
• Manage and develop a large team for effective operations.
• Achieve defined operational metrics and expense objectives.

Skills

Supply Chain leadership

Emotional intelligence

Data-driven decision making

Education

Graduate-level degree in related discipline

Job description

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The General Manager (GM) position is responsible for the overall performance of operations at this location. Reporting to the Senior Director.

This position directly manages a team of both support and operations, focused on efficiency of day-to-day operations, cost reductions, key programs and capital projects affecting the building, and general management of all processing duties. Developing the team to create a strong culture of growth and learning is critical to the GM role—enforcing Nordstrom’s position in the community as the employer of choice.

This is a leadership position that requires a combination of focus and flexibility, as well as a willingness to play an active role in the management of our supply chain network. The role requires a highly resourceful individual with strong emotional intelligence, self-motivation and an understanding of how to drive effectiveness and efficiency at scale.

A day in the life...

· Strategic in nature and is the functional leader of the building (~500+ total employees). This level of management takes a leading, deciding, driving and integrating approach to managing the organization.

· Supports Managers across all shifts ( 7 day/week operation )—responsible for all processing functional areas in achieving our customer promise through goals of safety, team and results

· Drives recruiting, training and development of managers and employees—including partnering with key support functions to ensure short and long term plans are defined and executed

· Drives effective communication across processing areas to ensure building alignment to goals and key initiatives, including driving change management and adoption across teams

· Participates as key stakeholder in building level process, capital or other improvement projects; serves as a subject matter expert on network-wide improvement/efficiency programs

· Partners with Seattle/Corporate teams as necessary to make recommendations that involve resource allocation and competing priorities

· Responsible for achieving defined operational metrics

· Plans programs to achieve high-level business objectives established by top-level management.

· Achieves expense objectives within assigned area

· Lead and promote LEAN philosophy across all production areas to ensure continuous improvement in processes and procedures

You own this if you have...

· A minimum of 10+ years of Supply Chain leadership experience in Fulfillment or similar environment.

· Graduate-level degree in related discipline a plus.

· Proven track record of leading a large Fulfillment/eComm site and leading/supporting over ~500+ employees

· Demonstrated capability in managing large teams, in verbal and written communications skills and in creating effective relationships to influence and collaborate.

· Prior experience in implementing and leading/sponsoring Lean initiatives as part of continuous improvements

· Strong belief and experience in data-driven decision making

· Proven ability to build effective teams and lead through influence and collaboration

· Ability to develop reliable, cost effective systems and procedures

· Demonstrated success at identifying, developing and retaining quality talent

· Ability to relocate for future growth mobility to other Supply Chain locations

· Bilingual, Spanish language skill preferred

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

Nordstrom conducts background checks and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.

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The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.

Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$141,500.00 - $233,500.00 Annual

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion and Retail

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Paid paternity leave

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