Operations Manager - 1st Shift - Dubuque Distribution Center

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

Retirement plan

Life Insurance & Disability

Merchandise Discount

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager in Dubuque to lead a 20-person warehouse team on 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 6:00am-2:30pm). You will drive safety, quality, and performance, coach staff, and manage budgets.

The role emphasizes CI actions, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement to meet financial targets. Responsibilities include recruiting, onboarding, training, data analysis, and ongoing development of leadership competencies across the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse managerial experience.
• Proven ability to identify and implement CI actions with measurable improvements.
• Demonstrated capability to develop others and grow leadership competencies.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing KPIs.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse management software and databases.
• Ability to analyze data and derive action plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the business strategy and drive results for safety, quality and performance.
• Lead, develop, and grow a team of about 20 employees.
• Recruit, onboard, and train resources.
• Coach and manage warehouse associates to improve performance.
• Attend workshops and build professional networks to grow knowledge.
• Own process improvement through problem-solving and project management.
• Meet budget expectations by monitoring expenditures and variances.

Skills

Warehouse management

CI implementation

Leadership development

KPI knowledge

WMS experience

Data analysis

Communication skills

Tools

Warehouse management software

Job description

Job Description

Schedule - 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm

The Operations Manager is a seasoned leader with several years of experience leading and developing teams in support of the business strategy in processes, policies, and procedures. The Operations Manager is responsible to deliver on overall customer promise, driving results through coaching, performance management, and monitoring results. This role will meet financial standards by providing annual budget information, monitoring expenditures, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions.

A day in the life…

• Support the business strategy or driving results for overall safety, quality and performance
• Lead, develop, and grow the performance of a team of about 20 employees
• Recruiting, selecting, onboarding, and training the right resources
• Drive warehouse associates results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and provides feedback on job performance
• Drive professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Own process improvement efforts through problem-solving, project management, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Meet warehouse financial standards by providing annual budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions
• Drive KPI metrics as well as 4DX and facility performance scorecards

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

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 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...

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