Seasonal Operations Manager

Seasonal Operations ManagerTitle: Seasonal Operations ManagerReports To or Hiring Manager: Ryan RowlandShift: Monday - Friday 5:00am -1:30pmGrade Level: 20Employment Type: Seasonal - ExemptLocation: Olive Branch, MSDescriptionAbout Williams-Sonoma DC - Olive Branch, MSSince it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams' single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain OverviewBy managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in MississippiSutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furnitureTransportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and TurkeyThe Seasonal Operations Manager is responsible for leading a team of Associates with a focus on motivating associates to accomplish departmental goals. This individual is accountable for engaging their team during a shift to maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance, and performance. The person in this role will need to be able to show strong leadership and the desire to equip their team with the tools needed for success. The Seasonal Operations Manager will ensure that daily departmental goals are met using a People First philosophy to achieve established objectives in Safety, Service, Quality, and Cost.You'll be excited about this opportunity because...Lead and manage a team and demonstrate excellent communication, inclusiveness, and collaboration skillsProvide leadership, direction, training, and guidance to associatesManage the productivity, accuracy, and efficiency of the distribution staffMeet all required metrics and setting new standards as the operation progressesManage third party relationships with the delivery provider and all performance metrics of the operationDevelop plans and execute successfully to ensure KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) are met pertaining to safety, service, cost, and inventory integrityMaintain associate records including attendance and performanceMust have the ability to hold self and others accountable in a fast-paced distribution or manufacturing environmentCheck out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….High School Diploma or EquivalentAt least 1-2 years of leadership experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or relevant environmentThis is an onsite and in office roleFlexibility to work any shiftWe prefer some of these qualities as well….Bachelor's DegreeExperience working with a warehouse management systemReview these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….Ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of timeMust be able to lift up to 65 poundsOur company benefits are second to none in the industry….Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesFor more information on our benefits offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.comTo learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: (Login credentials may be required)EOE