Operations Manager - Northern California Distribution Center

Nordstrom, Inc.; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

401k

PTO

Life Insurance

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a warehouse team and deliver on the business strategy through coaching, performance management, and budget oversight.

You will drive safety, quality, and performance while meeting financial targets by monitoring expenditures and variances. The role focuses on recruiting, developing, and retaining talent, coaching staff, and driving continuous improvement through data analysis and CI initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse experience in a managerial role.
• Proven capability in identifying and implementing CI actions that deliver measurable improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop others and grow leadership competencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of about 20 employees.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train resources.
• Coach and discipline employees to drive safety, quality, and performance.
• Drive KPI metrics and facility performance scorecards.
• Own process improvement through problem-solving and project management.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

CI implementation

KPI analytics

Data analysis

Team coaching

Communication

Tools

WMS

Databases

BI tools

Job description

Job Description

Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 5:15AM-1:45PM

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.

$81,500.00 - $131,000.00 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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