Operations Manager

Crate & Barrel; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate & Barrel Distribution Center is seeking a seasoned Operations Manager to lead strategic initiatives, optimize workflows and drive operational excellence across the facility. This role partners with cross‑functional teams to proactively solve problems, develop leadership, manage budgets and staffing, track performance, and ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time.

You will mentor the team, uphold loss prevention standards, and foster a culture of safety, teamwork and

Qualifications

• 10+ years Distribution Center management experience.
• Experience with AS400, Red Prairie/JDA among others.
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic planning with the DC General Manager to ensure efficient operations and cost effectiveness.
• Oversee all operational aspects to improve the flow of goods in and out of the DC.
• Develop leadership through hiring, training, and accountability for performance.
• Plan and manage financials including operating budget, expenses, staffing, and productivity.
• Coordinate information with corporate departments, vendors, stores to ensure correct product placement.
• Follow loss prevention and security guidelines to minimize shrinkage and profit loss.
• Drive operational changes and foster continuous improvement.
• Promote teamwork and a culture of safety, respect, and efficiency.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Planning

Self motivation

Multitasking

Deadline orientation

Interpersonal skills

Tools

AS400 system

Red Prairie/JDA

Microsoft Office

Google platform

Job description

The Distribution Center Operations Manager is a key leader responsible for developing strategic initiatives to enhance productivity, optimizing workflows and driving towards operational excellence across all teams within our facility. This role is perfect for an experienced leader who is passionate about continuous improvement and who can partner with cross-functional teams to proactively solve problems.

A day in the life as a Distribution Center Operations Manager...

• Develop strategic planning in conjunction with the Distribution Center General Manager to ensure the efficient and cost effective operation and utilization of the facility
• Oversee all operational aspects of the facility in order to manage and improve the flow of goods in and out of the Distribution Center
• Assume responsibility for the development of the leadership team through hiring, training, continuous improvement, and accountability for performance
• Plan and manage all financial aspects, including operating budget and expenses along with staffing levels and productivity in order to maintain a cost-effective operation
• Coordinate information and communication with corporate departments, key department associates, vendors and stores to ensure that the right product is in the right place at the right time
• Follow the loss prevention and security guidelines to minimize inventory shrinkage and profit loss.
• Drive operational changes and foster continuous improvement
• Promote a strong sense of teamwork and a culture of respect by working together safely, effectively, respectfully and efficiently with all associates

What You'll Bring To The Table...

• Strong time management, organizational, planning and self motivation skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• 10+ years Distribution Center management experience
• Microsoft Office Suite, Google platform, AS400 system
• Red Prairie/JDA warehousing software experience preferred