General Manager - Distribution Center 299 -Dubuque, Ia

Job Description

The General Manager (GM) position is responsible for the overall performance of operations at this location.

This position directly manages a team of both support and operations, focused on efficiency of day-to-day operations, cost reductions, key programs and capital projects affecting the building, and general management of all processing duties.

This is a leadership position that requires a combination of focus and flexibility, as well as a willingness to play an active role in the management of our supply chain network. The role requires a highly resourceful individual with strong emotional intelligence, self-motivation and an understanding of how to drive effectiveness and efficiency at scale.

We are also in the process of hiring a newly created Assistant GM for this location who will partner with the GM, and other leadership, to develop the team and to create a strong culture of growth and learning.

A day in the life...

• Strategic in nature and is the functional leader of the building (~500+ total employees). This level of management takes a leading, deciding, driving and integrating approach to managing the organization.
• Supports Managers across all shifts ( 7 day/week operation )—responsible for all processing functional areas in achieving our customer promise through goals of safety, team and results
• Drives recruiting, training and development of managers and employees—including partnering with key support functions to ensure short and long term plans are defined and executed
• Drives effective communication across processing areas to ensure building alignment to goals and key initiatives, including driving change management and adoption across teams
• Participates as key stakeholder in building level process, capital or other improvement projects; serves as a subject matter expert on network-wide improvement/efficiency programs
• Partners with Seattle/Corporate teams as necessary to make recommendations that involve resource allocation and competing priorities
• Responsible for achieving defined operational metrics
• Plans programs to achieve high-level business objectives established by top-level management.
• Achieves expense objectives within assigned area
• Lead and promote LEAN philosophy across all production areas to ensure continuous improvement in processes and procedures

You own this if you have...

• A minimum of 10+ years of Supply Chain leadership experience in Fulfillment or similar environment.
• Graduate-level degree in related discipline a plus.
• Proven track record of leading a large Fulfillment/eComm site and leading/supporting over ~500+ employees
• Demonstrated capability in managing large teams, in verbal and written communications skills and in creating effective relationships to influence and collaborate.
• Prior experience in implementing and leading/sponsoring Lean initiatives as part of continuous improvements
• Strong belief and experience in data-driven decision making
• Proven ability to build effective teams and lead through influence and collaboration
• Ability to develop reliable, cost effective systems and procedures
• Demonstrated success at identifying, developing and retaining quality talent
• Ability to relocate for future growth mobility to other Supply Chain locations
• Bilingual, Spanish language skill preferred

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

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

Nordstrom will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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