Senior Operations Manager - Flow Center - Logan Township, NJ
Target · Logan, NJ
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- Full-time
- $130,000 / year
- Logan, NJ
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Senior Operations Manager - Flow Center - Logan Township, NJ
Target · Logan, NJ
Casey Reed
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Job highlights
- Lead operations in a Target Flow Center.
- Focus on safety and continuous improvement.
- Manage and develop operational teams.
- Utilize metrics and Lean Six Sigma.
- Ensure efficient product delivery to guests.
About the role
About the Role
Target is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for its Flow Center in Logan Township, NJ. This role is critical to the logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring product is delivered efficiently to guests. You will lead with a focus on safety, continuous improvement, relationship building, communication, and strategic thinking.
Key Responsibilities
- Foster a "safety first" culture through awareness, training, and accountability.
- Guide operational leaders to achieve established standards of service, quality, accuracy, and productivity.
- Leverage key metrics, Lean Six Sigma, and GEMBA walks to identify areas for improvement.
- Enable teams to perform at their best in an environment that encourages innovation, calculated risk, testing, and learning.
- Motivate and inspire team members by understanding their strengths and championing their unique abilities.
- Support individual and team growth through clear goals, mutual accountability, and constructive feedback.
- Plan and execute by setting priorities and structuring resources effectively.
- Communicate openly and articulately, presenting the big picture and demonstrating commitment by spending time on the floor daily.
Qualifications
- Four-year degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Technology, Operations, or related business; OR a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or distribution environments with 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.
- Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations.
- Proven ability to motivate others with strong conflict management and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with the full staffing lifecycle (interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions, termination).
- Flexibility to work various hours, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, as business demands.
- Ability to access all areas of the Distribution Center (DC), including mezzanine platforms.
- Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures, perform updates, and operate DC systems.
- Strong inclusion acumen and ability to foster belonging.
Benefits
Target offers eligible team members comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k), employee discount, disability coverage, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. For more details, visit https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
Accommodations
Target will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Please contact candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com for accommodation requests.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Operations Manager
- Logistics Management
- Supply Chain Operations
- Process Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Team Leadership
- Performance Metrics
- Safety Management
- Distribution Center Operations
- Talent Management
Skills & topics
- Senior Operations Manager
- Operations Management
- Logistics
- Supply Chain
- Distribution Center
- Flow Center
- Process Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Team Leadership
- Performance Metrics
- Safety Management
- New Jersey
- Target
- Management
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in logistics, supply chain, and management, aligning with Target's operational needs.
- Showcase leadership skills: Emphasize your experience in safety, process improvement, and team motivation in your application.
- Demonstrate operational expertise: Include quantifiable achievements related to performance metrics, efficiency gains, and problem-solving.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss how you foster safety, drive continuous improvement, and manage teams at Target.
- Research Target's values: Understand Target's commitment to its team members and guests to align your responses.
Technical preparation
Study Lean Six Sigma principles and tools.,Understand key performance indicators for operations.,Practice data analysis for process improvement.,Familiarize with WMS or similar systems.
Behavioral questions
How do you build a safety-first culture?,Describe a time you improved operational efficiency.,How do you motivate and develop your team?,How do you handle conflicting priorities under pressure?
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Senior Operations Manager position at Target in Logan Township, NJ?
- The salary range for the Senior Operations Manager role at Target in Logan Township, NJ is $95,000.00 - $171,000.00 annually. This range can vary based on factors such as labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Operations Manager at Target's Flow Center?
- Key responsibilities include fostering a 'safety first' culture, guiding operational leaders to meet standards, utilizing metrics and Lean Six Sigma for improvement, enabling teams, and planning/executing operational strategies to ensure efficient product delivery.
- What qualifications are required for the Senior Operations Manager role?
- A four-year degree in a relevant field (Logistics, Supply Chain, etc.) or 3-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, production, or distribution management is required. Experience with performance metrics, process improvement, strong communication, leadership, and full staffing lifecycle management are also essential.
- Does Target offer benefits for this Senior Operations Manager position?
- Yes, Target offers eligible team members comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k), employee discount, disability coverage, paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation. Eligibility details can be found at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior Operations Manager role at Target?
- The job description indicates flexibility is required to work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends, and holidays. While not explicitly stated as remote or hybrid, the nature of a Flow Center Operations Manager role typically implies an on-site presence is required.
- How can I request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process for this Target job?
- If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process for this Senior Operations Manager position, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.
- What is the importance of safety in the Senior Operations Manager role at Target?
- Safety is paramount. The role requires fostering a 'safety first' culture through awareness, training, and accountability, ensuring the well-being of all team members within the Flow Center.