Operations Manager - 1st Shift - Dubuque Distribution Center

Nordstrom Inc; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

401k

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager for the Dubuque Distribution Center. This first-shift leadership role oversees a team of about 20 warehouse associates, driving safety, quality, productivity and cost performance.

You will own shift-level financial results, lead continuous improvement, and recruit and train new staff to keep operations staffed and efficient. The position reports to the distribution center leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse experience in a managerial role.
• CI actions that deliver measurable improvements to cost, service and quality.
• Developing others and growing leadership competencies in direct reports.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing KPIs.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse management software and databases.
• Ability to analyze data and determine actions based on improvement opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of about 20 warehouse associates, driving performance through clear expectations and feedback.
• Own shift-level financial results - monitor budget, track variances, and take corrective action when necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement through problem-solving and process ownership.
• Recruit, onboard, and train new team members.
• Coordinate across shifts and departments to keep the building running as one operation.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse management

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Warehouse management software

Databases

Job description

Job Description Schedule - 1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00AM-2:30PM

The Dubuque Distribution Center supports a high-volume, fast-moving supply chain operation with fluctuating seasonal demand, multiple product categories, and tight service-level expectations.

The Operations Manager owns results for a shift of about 20 employees and is accountable for the full operating picture - safety, quality, productivity, and cost - not just day-to-day supervision.

This is a leadership role for someone ready to own outcomes, not just oversee a shift.

A day in the life

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of about 20 warehouse associates, driving performance through clear expectations and consistent feedback
• Own shift-level financial results - monitor budget, track variances, and take corrective action when metrics slip
• Drive continuous improvement through problem-solving, process ownership, and cross-shift coordination
• Recruit, onboard, and train new team members to keep the team staffed and ready
• Partner across shifts and departments to keep the building running as one operation, not four separate ones

You own this if you have…

• 5+ years of warehouse experience in a managerial role
• Proven capability in identifying and implementing CI actions that deliver measurable improvements to cost, service and quality
• Demonstrated capabilities in developing others and growing leadership competencies in their direct reports
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Hands-on experience with warehouse management software and databases
• Ability to analyze data and determine actions based on improvement opportunities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Pay Range Details

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.

$59,000.00 - $98,000.00 Annual

We’ve got you covered…

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

Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.

• 401k
• medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
• PTO accruals
• Holidays
• and more

Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_15_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf

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.

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