Distribution Center Area Manager - 1st Shift - Burlington Stores

Join the Burlington team as Distribution Center Area Manager! We're not just offering a job; we're offering a career and an exhilarating journey into the heart of innovation and operational excellence.

As the Distribution Center (DC) Area Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day oversight of warehouse operations, while leading a team of Distribution Center Associates in efficiently and effectively executing shipping / receiving responsibilities safely, productively and in accordance with company policies and procedures. You will be a key player in our supply chain operation, ensuring all DC operations run smoothly so we can ensure merchandise is being received, processed, stored, packed, and shipped properly to help us achieve our mission to get the right products to the right stores at the right time!

Shift: Monday-Thursday 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Our Day in the Life of a Distribution Center Area Manager

• Analyzes productivity, efficiency, and accuracy data to lead and drive team performance excellence and maximize individual team member performance and potential.
• Leads and acts as an ambassador for Burlington’s Core Values, fostering an engaging, professional, and inclusive team environment.
• Acts as a catalyst and action driver for complex, cross-functional, and interdepartmental assignments and special projects.
• Practices everyday development by providing feedback, coaching, and development to their team – and receiving the same for oneself.
• Ensures on-going training and consistent compliance with all appropriate policies, procedures, and rules.
• Effectively and confidently leverages technology, warehouse management systems, and reporting tools / programs to drive results and performance excellence.

Our Distribution Center Area Manager  

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management, or similarly related field).
• Affinity for team leadership / coaching, addressing complex problems with limited inputs, a fast paced and always evolving environment.
• Data-driven problem-solver who can build and maintain productive partnerships by living and reinforcing our core values.
• Ability to think critically with high attention to detail and listening, oral, and written communication skills.
• A self-starter who takes initiative with a sense of curiosity, adaptability, and courage to always be a student of the business.
• Strong aspiration and desire for building a leadership career in Distribution, Supply Chain, Logistics.
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office programs with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Candidates must be able to work a flexible and on average 3-4 day weekly work schedule; including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Openness to relocation with new opportunities / promotion is strongly preferred.

Reliable transportation is required as Distribution Center locations (New Jersey and California), may not be easily accessible by public transportation. Based on the needs of the business, you may need to travel to other Distribution Center locations or area stores that do not match the schedules for public transportation.

Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule; including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays as required. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and move boxes weighing 40 lbs. or more and the ability to stand for extended periods of time. Candidates must have basic computer proficiency.

If you…

…are excited to deliver great values to customers every day;

…take a sense of pride and ownership in helping drive positive results for a team;

…are committed to treating colleagues and customers with respect;

…believe in the power of diversity and inclusion;

…want to participate in initiatives that positively impact the world around you;

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy a competitive wage and comprehensive benefit package including a generous paid time off plan, a company matched 401(k) and an associate discount. We are a rapidly growing brand, and provide a variety of professional development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. We work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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