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# Operations Manager - 3rd Shift - Cedar Rapids Fulfillment Center

- **Company:** Nordstrom, Inc.
- **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $59,000.0 - $98,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Databases, Warehouse Management Systems
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27990232/Operations-Manager-3rd-Shift-Cedar-Rapids-Fulfillment-Center-Idaho-Cedar-Rapids-7373

## About the Role

* 5+ years of warehouse experience in a managerial role
 * Proven capability in identifying and implementing CI actions that deliver measurable improvements to cost, service and quality
 * Demonstrated capabilities in developing others and growing leadership competencies in their direct reports
 * Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
 * Hands-on experience with warehouse management software and databases
 * Ability to analyze data and determine actions based on improvement opportunities
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills

## Description

The Cedar Rapids Fulfillment Center supports a high-volume, fast-moving supply chain operation with fluctuating seasonal demand, multiple product categories, and tight service-level expectations. The Operations Manager owns results for a shift of about 20 hourly employees and is accountable for the full operating picture for their department - safety, quality, productivity, and cost - not just day-to-day supervision. This is a leadership role for someone ready to own outcomes, not just oversee a shift.

A day in the life

 * Lead, coach, and develop a team of about 20 warehouse associates, driving performance through clear expectations and consistent feedback
 * Own shift-level financial results - monitor budget, track variances, and take corrective action when metrics slip
 * Drive continuous improvement through problem-solving, process ownership, and cross-shift coordination
 * Recruit, onboard, and train new team members to keep the team staffed and ready
 * Partner across shifts and departments to keep the building running as one operation


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