Seasonal Operations Manager

Williams-Sonoma Inc.; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discount

401(k) plan

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is hiring a Seasonal Operations Manager for the Olive Branch, MS distribution center. This onsite position leads a distribution team, drives safety, quality, and cost targets, and coordinates with delivery providers to maintain performance. Strong leadership and communication are essential to succeed.

The role focuses on achieving daily goals and fostering a People First approach while ensuring KPI targets for safety, service, and inventory integrity are met.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1–2 years of leadership experience in a warehouse/distribution setting.
• Onsite role and ability to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team with strong communication and collaboration.
• Provide leadership, training, and guidance to associates.
• Manage productivity, accuracy, and efficiency of distribution staff.
• Meet required metrics and set new standards as operations progress.
• Oversee third party delivery provider relationships and performance.
• Develop plans to achieve KPI targets for safety, service, cost, and inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Job description

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Olive Branch, MS:

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams' single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery - and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement - our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview:

By managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.

• Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain.
• 14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
  • Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
• Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi.
  • Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture.
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN.
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey.

The Seasonal Operations Manager is responsible for leading a team of Associates with a focus on motivating associates to accomplish departmental goals. This individual is accountable for engaging their team during a shift to maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance, and performance. The person in this role will need to be able to show strong leadership and the desire to equip their team with the tools needed for success. The Seasonal Operations Manager will ensure that daily departmental goals are met using a People First philosophy to achieve established objectives in Safety, Service, Quality, and Cost.

The Seasonal Operations Manager position is located in Olive Branch, MS.

You’ll Be Excited About This Opportunity Because:

• Lead and manage a team and demonstrate excellent communication, inclusiveness, and collaboration skills.
• Provide leadership, direction, training, and guidance to associates.
• Manage the productivity, accuracy, and efficiency of the distribution staff.
• Meet all required metrics and setting new standards as the operation progresses.
• Manage third party relationships with the delivery provider and all performance metrics of the operation.
• Develop plans and execute successfully to ensure KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) are met pertaining to safety, service, cost, and inventory integrity.
• Maintain associate records including attendance and performance.
• Must have the ability to hold self and others accountable in a fast-paced distribution or manufacturing environment.

Check Out Some of the Required Qualifications We Are Looking For in Amazing Candidates:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least 1-2 years of leadership experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or relevant environment.
• This is an onsite and in office role.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

We Prefer Some of These Qualities as Well:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience working with a warehouse management system.

Review These Physical Requirements, as They Play a Major Part in This Role:

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 65 pounds.

Our Company Benefits Are Second to None in the Industry:

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products.
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
• For more information on our benefits offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com.
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required).

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