Senior Operations Manager - Flow Center - Logan, NJ

1001 Target Corporation; Logan Township (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discount

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Job summary

Target operates across distribution and fulfillment centers, focusing on fast, accurate product movement to guests. The Senior Operations Manager will drive safety, process improvement, and cross-functional leadership while aligning teams to strategic goals.

The role emphasizes on-site leadership, team coaching, and the use of metrics to improve productivity and quality within a dynamic distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Four year degree or 3–5 years of management experience in manufacturing, production, or distribution.
• Experience with performance metrics and process improvement.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate others with strong conflict management and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and continuous improvement across DC operations.
• Set priorities and allocate resources to meet targets and standards.
• Spend time on the floor observing and coaching teams daily.

Skills

Leadership

Performance metrics

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The pay range is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.

Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

About us: Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

A role in Distribution and Receive Centers means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible - a critical differentiator and one of the most essential functions within Logistics. Whether it’s through focusing on regional or upstream distribution centers, target.com fulfillment centers, or import warehouses, you’ll have the chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide. There’s so much good work to be done, from Distribution Center Operations, where process and problem solving drive our results; Quality Management, which influences and maintains our good name in the retail marketplace, or overall Distribution Center Productivity, where we’re always analyzing and recalibrating how to best support our people, process and technology investments to support an ever evolving business.

A Senior Operations Manager role entails leading with a focus on safety, continuous improvement, relationship building, communication and strategic thinking. You will foster a \"safety first\" culture through awareness, training and accountability. Your guidance will help other operational leaders achieve established standards of service, quality, accuracy and productivity. You’ll leverage a mix of key metrics, Lean Six Sigma, GEMBA walks and other activities to understand what’s working well and where to improve. Your teams will be enabled to do their best work in an environment of innovation, calculated risk, testing and learning. Getting to know your team and championing their unique strengths will motivate and inspire them to reach higher. With your support, both teams and individuals will improve through their clear understanding of goals and expectations, mutual accountability and regular constructive feedback. Your skills for planning and execution will take center stage as you set individual and team priorities and proactively structure resources to meet them. Open and articulate communication will be key to presenting the big picture, and your commitment to \"walk the walk\" will show solidarity as you spend time on the floor every day, observing and interacting with your team members.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

• Four year degree, preferably in the areas of Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Technology, Operations, or related business, or a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the manufacturing, production, or distribution environment and applicable management/supervisory experience or 18-36 months as an Operations Manager


• Experience with performance metrics and process improvement


• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to handle changing priorities and use of good judgement in stressful situations


• Ability to motivate others with strong conflict management and problem solving skills


• Experience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and termination


• Must be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands including overnight, weekends and holidays


• Able to access all areas of the DC, including mezzanine platforms


• Able to read and interpret necessary policies and procedures to perform updates and operate systems and other programs within the Distribution Center, for example ability to cross over the conveyors


• Strong inclusion acumen, with the ability to influence and advance priorities that foster belonging

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.

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Our Benefits

We care about and invest in you as a team member, so that you can take care of your whole selves. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.

Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.