Operations Director - Regional Distribution Center - Cedar Falls, IA

Roundel; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Target Cedar Falls Distribution Center seeks an Operations Director to lead a full DC function with a focus on safety, continuous improvement, and team leadership. You will guide strategic priorities, coach leaders, and drive productivity using metrics and on-floor engagement.

You will oversee staffing, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration while fostering a culture of accountability and problem solving to deliver guest-centric service and efficiency goals.

Qualifications

• Four year degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Technology, Operations, or related field.
• Experience with manufacturing, production, or distribution environments.
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills for staffing and coaching.
• Proven ability to use metrics and process improvement to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-focused operations across a distribution center with accountability for service, quality, and productivity.
• Set priorities, allocate resources, and coach teams to achieve targets on the floor daily.
• Communicate clearly on goals and performance, with walk-throughs and regular feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Staffing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

GEMBA walks

Performance metrics

Job description

## Operations Director - Regional Distribution Center - Cedar Falls, IAApplylocations: 2200 Viking Rd, Cedar Falls,IA 50613-9526time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0000444049The pay range is $135,000.00 - $243,000.00Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.**About us:**Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.**Global Supply Chain and Logistics** is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how we get the right product to the right guest even better, faster and more cost effectively than before. We are becoming more intelligent, automated and algorithmic in our decision-making, so that no matter how guests shop—in stores or on Target.com—we deliver the convenience and immediate gratification they demand and deserve. We are on a mission to win decisively over any competitor, with a seamless and superior guest service experience unlike any they can offer. Our teams work with the agility our mission requires, and we constantly come together to implement new processes in record time. So we’re looking for exceptional people who are proactive, creative, independent, innovative, risk-savvy and comfortable working in varying degrees of ambiguity. Are you a critical thinker who seeks the root cause and can analyze both qualitatively and quantitatively? Are you a creative problem[1]solver who simplifies problems, quickly identifies solutions, commits to a plan and then positively influences others to execute it? If so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teams.**The Operations Director** role entails leading with a focus on safety, continuous improvement, relationship building, communication and strategic thinking. You will lead an entire functional area business unit or Supply Chain location. You will foster a “safety first” culture through awareness, training and accountability. Your guidance will help other operational leaders achieve established standards of service, quality, accuracy and productivity. You’ll leverage a mix of key metrics, Lean Six Sigma, GEMBA walks and other activities to understand what’s working well and where to improve. Your teams will be enabled to do their best work in an environment of innovation, calculated risk, testing and learning. Getting to know your team and championing their unique strengths will motivate and inspire them to reach higher. With your support, both teams and individuals will improve through their clear understanding of goals and expectations, mutual accountability and regular constructive feedback. Your skills for planning and execution will take center stage as you set individual and team priorities and proactively structure resources to meet them. Open and articulate communication will be key to presenting the big picture, and your commitment to “walk the walk” will show solidarity as you spend time on the floor every day, observing and interacting with your team members.Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.**About you:*** Four year degree, preferably in the areas of Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Technology, Operations, or related business, or a minimum of 8+ years of experience in the manufacturing, production, or distribution environment* 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 with the ability to handle changing priorities and use of good judgement 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**Benefits Eligibility**Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou\_F**Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)**In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.