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Operations Manager - Fulfillment Center (Woodbury, MN)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $73,000.00 - $132,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid sick leave
paid national holidays
Paid vacation
employee discount
short term disability
long term disability

Job Description

Target Corporation is a leading retail company renowned for offering high-quality products and exceptional customer service across its extensive network of stores and distribution centers. Dedicated to enriching the everyday lives of families, Target fosters a culture centered around its core values of inclusivity, innovation, and community engagement. With a reputation for reliability and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Target operates facilities that play a critical role in the broader logistics and supply chain landscape. These include regional distribution centers, upstream warehouses, and specialized e-commerce fulfillment centers, all crucial in ensuring products reach consumers quickly and efficiently.

A career within Target's Distribution and Receive Centers places employees at the forefront of the supply chain process. This environment is characterized by a fast-paced and dynamic setting where operational excellence, problem-solving, and teamwork are paramount. The role of Operations Manager in these facilities is particularly impactful, as it encompasses the responsibility to lead teams in maximizing productivity while upholding rigorous safety standards. As an Operations Manager, you will be an influential leader who champions a safety-first culture, fosters inclusiveness, and drives operational performance through engagement and clear communication. This position requires a mix of hands-on involvement and strategic oversight, where autonomy, innovation, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

You will be entrusted with managing operational plans, ensuring that performance and budget objectives are met, and that coordination across various functions remains seamless. Your focus will include real-time observation of workflows, providing actionable feedback, and implementing process optimizations that enhance efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to shape new methodologies and test innovative approaches within a supportive environment that embraces calculated risks and root cause analysis. With a competitive pay range of $73,000 to $132,000 annually, compensation is influenced by factors including labor markets, education, experience, and certifications. Target also invests extensively in employee well-being by offering comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and employee discounts, ensuring a supportive workplace where team members and their families can thrive.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about leadership, eager to solve complex operational challenges, and motivated to contribute positively to a large-scale distribution network. If you bring a strong sense of urgency, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to motivate and develop teams, the Operations Manager position at Target provides a rewarding and impactful career path.

Job Requirements

  • four-year degree or equivalent experience
  • demonstrated leadership ability
  • excellent communication skills
  • good reasoning and conflict-management skills
  • ability to access all areas of the distribution center including mezzanine platforms
  • ability to interpret policies and operate systems within the distribution center
  • capability to traverse conveyor crossovers

Job Qualifications

  • four-year degree or equivalent experience
  • demonstrated leadership ability with the ability to engage and motivate others
  • excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
  • good reasoning and conflict-management skills
  • strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • understanding of policies and procedures relevant to distribution center operations
  • ability to read and interpret operational systems and traverse conveyor crossovers

Job Duties

  • foster a safety-first culture through awareness, training and accountability
  • establish yourself as an engaging and inclusive leader with ownership of team productivity and growth
  • create a positive work environment with real-time observation and actionable feedback
  • execute operational plans ensuring performance and budget goals are achieved
  • coordinate teams across functions to maintain clear communication
  • innovate with new process approaches and optimize future workflows
  • identify root causes to problems and support testing of solutions

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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