Senior Operations Manager - Supply Chain - Dubuque Distribution Center

About the role

Schedules available

• 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:00PM-11:30PM or
• 3nd Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 9:00PM-5:30AM

The Senior Operations Manager is a very experienced leader with between 5 -7 years of experience leading and developing leaders in support of the business strategy focusing on day-to-day operational efficiency, cost reduction, key programs, and the general management of processes, policies, and procedures. The Senior Operations Manager guides and influences the development of managers and supports the selection, retention and engagement of both managers and employees. This critical role will enable succession planning across the network and requires a combination of focus and flexibility.

A day in the life

• Support the business strategy or driving results for overall safety, quality and performance while driving efficiency and scale
• Lead, develop, and grow the performance of a team of about 7 managers and their supporting teams across multiple shifts and departments through strong emotional intelligence
• Recruiting, selecting, onboarding, and training the right leaders
• The ability to demonstrate good judgement when making decisions and owns the impact of decisions made
• Promotes equity across the network and within the organization
• 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
• Partner with on-site and virtual operational support teams and partners to test, pilot, implement solutions for the building

You own this if you have

• 6+ years of warehouse experience in a managerial role
• Well-developed and proven time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Demonstrated capabilities in developing leaders and growing leadership competencies in their direct reports
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Demonstrated excellence in managing projects, programs, and initiatives within a building
• 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.

$80,500.00 - $135,500.00 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:

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