Operations Manager - Training (Sun 9pm-5:30am, Mon-Thurs 6pm-2am) - Dubuque Distribution Center

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO accruals

Life Insurance and Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a warehouse team of about 20, driving safety, quality and performance. You’ll coach staff, oversee budgeting, and monitor expenditures while delivering on the business strategy.

The role emphasizes CI actions, KPI management, and development of leaders. Strong communication and data analysis are essential, with a compensation range of $59k–$98k and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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 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

• 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 KPI metrics as well as 4DX and facility performance scorecards.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership & team

KPI knowledge

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Tools

Warehouse management software

Databases

Job description

Job Description Schedule:

Sunday 9:00pm-5:30am & Monday-Thursday 6:00pm-2:00am

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

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…

• Medical/Vision
• Dental
• Retirement
• Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount
• EAP Resources

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

• 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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We’re a fast-moving fashion company that started as a shoe store in 1901. This heritage of service is the foundation we’re building on as we provide convenience and true connection for our customers. We empower our people to be innovative, creative and focused on providing the best service to our customers. Through it all, we remain committed to leaving the world better than we found it. Whether you’re a genius engineer, a phenomenal salesperson or a supply chain pro, we invite you to bring your unique talents and join our team. We reward great work, promote from within and celebrate diversity.

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