Group Operations Director - East Region

The pay range is $135,000.00 - $243,000.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits. About us: Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here. Target Global Supply Chain and Logistics is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how we get the right product to the right guest even better, faster and more cost effectively than before. We are becoming more intelligent, automated and algorithmic in our decision-making, so that no matter how guests shop—in stores or on Target.com—we deliver the convenience and immediate gratification they demand and deserve. We are on a mission to win decisively over any competitor, with a seamless and superior guest service experience unlike any they can offer. Our teams work with the agility our mission requires, and we constantly come together to implement new processes in record time. So we’re looking for exceptional people who are proactive, creative, independent, innovative, risk-savvy and comfortable working in varying degrees of ambiguity. Are you a critical thinker who seeks the root cause and can analyze both qualitatively and quantitatively? Are you a creative problem-solver who simplifies problems, quickly identifies solutions, commits to a plan and then positively influences others to execute it? If so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teams. A role in Supply Chain Operations means the opportunity to contribute to an emerging new team that’s adding smart and capable people all the time. You will apply data science, analytics and your impressive technical and logistical aptitudes to make sure that our products are processed efficiently. Your passion meets your vision when it comes to working the data, solving problem statements, gap analysis and asking the all-important question of “What if … ?” Primary Function: The Group Operations Director is responsible for the readiness assessment and program deployment of supply chain transformation capabilities and inventory control quality assurance strategies across a geographical or functional supply chain region. This role works in the implementation of new initiatives/standards, the testing of future-state programs, and will serve to apply future operating principles within the existing operation(s) to drive continuous improvement within existing processes. They will monitor and assess transformation capability implementations through key metrics and project/program deployment plans to ensure delivery upon critical initiatives. Through their leadership, they will test and deploy processes and disciplines that evolve process definition and execution within the nodes aligned to the region. In addition, they will assist Field and HQ leadership with program deployment prioritization to enable successful implementation of new and updated processes to drive/enable continuous quality improvement and support the ongoing transformation within supply chain. Principal Duties: Set operational objectives defined by existing and evolving operational plans to deliver on prioritized transformation capabilities and quality program deliverables. Responsible for the regional ownership of the field-based capabilities within inventory control and quality assurance (ICQA). Responsible for all ICQA metrics within the region and works with team to deliver accuracy throughout the regional value chain. Drives continuous improvement through leveraging Lean/Six Sigma tools to drive for detailed, multi-tiered analysis and improvement across the region. Deploys control plans and corrective action to address defects. Responsible for the implementation and subsequent monitoring/execution of standard operating procedures (SOPs) that eliminate or reduce defects within the node. Assesses processes to refine, simplify, and drive efficiency in inventory touches across the value chain driving down opportunity for defect and providing clarity in ownership/accountability. Monitors results from key metrics to assess and report on performance within the initiative. Builds a culture of continuous improvement within the region to anticipate the future needs of supply chain and build world-class processes, systems, and technologies in support of the known and unknown needs of the Target guest. Develops operational routines/rhythms to align reporting/metrics to action across core business teams. Coordinates strategy and development across multiple partners (Building and regional leadership, GSCL Operations, ICQA HQ team, etc.).Understand objectives of Field and HQ leadership to influence and prioritize Supply Chain needs and positively impact Target. Responsible for the coordination of communication between field and SC transformation teams to support testing on processes. Work with building leaders to identify issues with existing best practices, as well as, team capabilities to determine gaps and resolution. Identify and address emerging performance trends through close partnership with Field and HQ leadership. Provide operational expertise to accelerate the business acumen of building operational leaders, as well as, central support teams as needed. Reporting Relationship: Directly reports to the Operations Senior Director - GSCL Job Requirements: Minimum Bachelor’s degree 10+ years of experience working in Supply chain, must include experience managing a department (ex. internal Target Sr. Operations Manager) or equivalent external department/shift accountability for business performance. Proven experience in implementing continuous improvement and/or process engineering principles (such as Lean/Six Sigma methodologies) providing solutions for large scale operations considering multiple interdependencies. Travel 35-50% of the time. Knowledge, skills and abilities: Strategy, strong operational acumen, solid communication skills, ability to collaborate and influence across multiple partners, numerical reasoning and some understanding of data and business intelligence functions. Demonstrated experience in problem solving through data and analytics and applying solutions across broad-scale operations. Strong ability to think critically and creatively from problem scoping and definition to solution development. Desired requirements: Master’s Degree or equivalent Leadership experience Multiple Operational rotations in a distribution center Certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as "Flex for Your Day") work arrangement based on Target's needs.  A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at a Target location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year.  A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a Target location depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Benefits Eligibility Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_F Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.   Application deadline is : 04/08/2026 Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop. We'll contact you if you're selected for next steps. In the meantime, follow us at A Bullseye View for the latest news. Our Benefits We care about and invest in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.