Senior Operations Manager - Food Distribution Center
Company: Target
Location: Cedar Falls
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Location: 2115 Technology Pkwy, Cedar Falls, Iowa, United
States, 50613-6934About us:As a Fortune 50 company with more than
350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one
of America's leading retailers.---Working at Target means the
opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life.
Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we -invest
in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize
relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth
opportunities, and succeed as one -Target team. At our core, our
purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work.
It's how we care, grow, and win together. - -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 conveyorsAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Target
will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign
language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the
application process upon your request as required to comply with
applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in
this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or
Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at
1-800-440-0680 for additional information.
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