DC Warehouse Operations Manager (1st Shift) - Burlington Stores

Join the Burlington team as Distribution Center Operations 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 an integral part of Burlington’s Distribution & Supply Chain Leadership team you will have total responsibility for driving operational efficiencies and leading Area Managers in one or more of the following departments: Inbound Operations, Put to Light, Ticketing, Quality Control, or Outbound Operations. You’ll 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. - 4:00 p.m. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure operational excellence in all warehouse areas. Efficient operations of warehouse management systems. Ensure inventory is received appropriately and efficiently and safely processed in the warehouse. Maintain and organize all areas of warehouse so appearance is appropriate to our customers.
• Ensures optimal staffing and efficiency levels in the DC to achieve accurate and timely movement and processing of product.
• Design and implement systems to effectively control costs in an evolving business environment.    
• Motivate, coach, and train area managers and associates providing both informal (on floor coaching) and formal (written evaluation) job performance feedback.
• Design and control of delivery schedules to maximize store service and efficiency.
• Ensure a safe workplace by following Burlington safety policies and procedures including the accountability for reduction of and control of accident costs.  

A Day in the Life:

• Precise Operator: Every corner of the warehouse shall be a model of operational excellence, flowing with the efficiency of a well-executed plan. You'll synchronize with warehouse management systems, skillfully directing inventory receipt and processing, while creating a customer-friendly atmosphere within the warehouse.
• Efficiency Expert: Leading the charge in cost management, you will implement systems that seamlessly adjust to the dynamic demands of our distribution center operations, conducting the seamless flow of peak efficiency.
• Leadership Catalyst: Your guidance extends to engagement, coaching, nurturing, and elevating Area Managers and associates. Through informal on-the-floor guidance and formal performance evaluations, your mentorship resonates throughout the warehouse.
• Strategic Coordination: The rhythm of delivery schedules shall be your guide, ensuring maximum store service and efficiency, creating a strategy that resonates through every corner.
• Safety Advocate: In the coordination of operations, safety takes precedence. You'll uphold Burlington's safety policies with a vigilant eye, reducing accidents and costs with steadfast watchfulness.

You’ll Come With:

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience
• 4+ years’ experience leading in a high-volume distribution environment.
• Understanding of supply chain, distribution, warehouse, transportation, and inventory.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good reasoning, conflict-management, and analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with WMS, distribution technology, and distribution equipment (conveyors, MHE, etc.).
• Able to read and interpret necessary policies and procedures to perform updates and operate systems and other programs within the Distribution Center
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Able to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including the mezzanine platforms
• Ability to lift and move boxes weighing 40 lbs. or more and the ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) a plus

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

You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams 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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