Operations Manager - Food Distribution Center - Rialto, California

Target; Rialto (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits –medical

401(k) with matching

Employee discount program

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid sick leave, holidays, andVacation

Additional financial, educational, and

wellness benefits

Job summary

Target is seeking an Operations Manager for its Distribution and Receiving Centers in Rialto, CA. You will lead teams, drive safety, and ensure operational excellence while managing plans to hit performance and budget goals.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, enforcing safety procedures, coordinating across functions, and delivering results that improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. Strong communication and leadership are essential to succeed in a fast-paced, high-velocity DC

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to engage and motivate others.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including conflict management.
• Physical ability to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including mezzanine platforms.
• Read and interpret policies, procedures, and systems related to the Distribution Center operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Lead and mentor a team, inspiring productivity and growth.
• Provide real-time observation and actionable feedback.
• Ensure operational plans are executed to achieve performance and budget goals.
• Innovate processes and drive efficiency improvements.
• Analyze root causes of problems and support calculated risk-taking.
• Coordinate across functions to keep teams informed and aligned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Safety culture

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pay range: $73,000.00 - $132,000.00

Pay is determined by factors such as labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, vision, dental, life insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Employee discount program
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid sick leave, national holidays, and vacation
• Additional financial, educational, and wellness benefits (see https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits)

Job Overview

A role as an Operations Manager in Distribution and Receives Centers focuses on safety, leadership, excellence, and teamwork. The position leads teams in ensuring efficient operations, executing plans, meeting performance and budget goals, and fostering a safety‑first culture.

Core Responsibilities

The Operations Manager will:

• Develop and enforce safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Lead and mentor a team, inspiring productivity and growth.
• Provide real‑time observation and actionable feedback.
• Ensure operational plans are executed to achieve performance and budget goals.
• Innovate processes and drive efficiency improvements.
• Analyze root causes of problems and support calculated risk‑taking.
• Coordinate across functions to keep teams informed and aligned.

Qualifications

• Four‑year degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to engage and motivate others.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills, including conflict management.
• Physical ability to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including mezzanine platforms.
• Read and interpret policies, procedures, and systems related to the Distribution Center operations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Target will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

Benefits Eligibility

To learn about benefits eligibility for this role, visit https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].