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Operations Team Leader Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Bus Operations Team Leader

Cary, NC

$17.25 - $23.75/hr

Assists the Transportation Operations Manager with planning, directing, and controlling activities ... Successful leadership experience. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS * Must have a valid North ...

Team Leader - Operations

Turlock, CA · On-site

$67K - $88K/yr

... operations and people goals that deliver uncompromised safety, quality, service, and performance results. * Sets clear expectations and targets, leading a high-performing team; implements systems ...

Organized, efficient, and adaptable, the Team Leader - Operations ensures seamless merchandise flow and store operations. Supporting the Assistant Store Leaders for Operations and Visual, you lead ...

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How much do operations team leader jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for operations team leader in the United States is $27.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is an ops manager higher than a general manager?

An operations team leader is typically a managerial role focused on overseeing daily operations within a specific team or department. An operations manager is generally higher in the organizational hierarchy, responsible for broader operational strategies and often supervising multiple teams, including team leaders. The hierarchy can vary by company, but usually, the operations manager holds a more senior position than a team leader or supervisor.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Operations Team Leader, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operations Team Leader, you need strong leadership abilities, a background in operations management, and experience in process optimization, often supported by a relevant degree or professional certifications. Familiarity with workflow management software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and data analysis tools is typically required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills help you motivate teams and ensure smooth daily operations. These skills are essential for maximizing efficiency, maintaining high performance, and achieving organizational goals in dynamic environments.

How does an Operations Team Leader typically support team members in overcoming workflow bottlenecks?

An Operations Team Leader plays a crucial role in identifying and addressing workflow bottlenecks by closely monitoring team performance and operational processes. They frequently facilitate open communication, encourage team members to share challenges, and implement process improvements to streamline tasks. Additionally, they provide hands-on guidance, delegate responsibilities effectively, and collaborate with other departments to ensure resources are allocated efficiently. By fostering a supportive environment, they help the team adapt to changes and maintain productivity.

What is a team leader's salary?

The salary of an Operations Team Leader typically ranges from $50,000 to $80,000 annually, depending on experience, industry, and location. Many roles also include benefits such as bonuses, health insurance, and opportunities for advancement.

What does an operations leader do?

An operations team leader oversees daily business activities, manages staff, and ensures efficient processes to meet organizational goals. They coordinate between departments, analyze performance metrics, and implement improvements, often using tools like project management software. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Is operations a high paying job?

Operations Team Leaders typically earn salaries that are above average for managerial roles, with pay varying based on industry, experience, and location. In many organizations, they receive additional compensation such as bonuses or benefits, reflecting the importance of their role in managing processes and teams.

What is the difference between Operations Team Leader vs Operations Supervisor?

AspectOperations Team LeaderOperations Supervisor
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), experience in operationsSimilar certifications, often with supervisory experience
Work EnvironmentLeads teams in manufacturing, logistics, or service operationsOversees daily operations, manages staff, ensures process efficiency
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, logistics, retailUsed interchangeably in similar industries, sometimes as a higher role

The Operations Team Leader and Operations Supervisor roles often overlap in credentials and work environment, focusing on team management and process improvement. The main difference lies in scope: the Team Leader typically leads a specific team, while the Supervisor may oversee multiple teams or departments. Both roles are essential for maintaining operational efficiency in various industries.

What are Operations Team Leaders?

Operations Team Leaders are professionals responsible for overseeing the daily activities and performance of a team within an organization. Their main duties include managing workflows, ensuring productivity targets are met, training and supporting team members, and acting as a liaison between staff and upper management. They play a vital role in optimizing processes, resolving issues, and maintaining a high standard of service or product delivery. Operations Team Leaders are found in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, customer service, and more.
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Infographic showing various Operations Team Leader job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,139 per year, or $28 per hour.
Overnight Inbound Operations Team Leader

Overnight Inbound Operations Team Leader

Target Brands, Inc.

Poughkeepsie, NY • On-site

$24.50 - $41.65/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Target rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 6,862 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

The starting pay range for this position per hour is $24.50 - $26.50. The full pay range for this position per hour is $24.50 - $41.65
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.
ALL ABOUT TARGET
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.
ALL ABOUT GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Experts of operations, process and efficiency who enable a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product merchandised and available, accurately priced and signed on the sales floor. The General Merchandise and Food Sales team leads inbound, outbound, replenishment, and promotional signing processes for all General Merchandise (GM) areas of the store. This team leads Food & Beverage and Food Service, providing a fresh and food safe experience. Experts enable efficient delivery to our guests by owning pick, pack and ship fulfillment work.
The Inbound team are experts at unloading trailer deliveries and preparing the merchandise to be stocked on the sales floor.
At Target, we believe in our leaders having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of an Inbound Operations Team Leader can provide you with the skills and experience of:
  • Guest service fundamentals and experience building a guest-first culture on your team

  • Retail business fundamentals, including department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies

  • Planning department(s) daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver sales goals

  • Leading a team of hourly team members, including skills in interviewing, developing, coaching, evaluating and retaining talent.

As an Inbound Operations Team Leader, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:
  • Consistently deliver guest experience commitments to create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience.

  • Ensures every team member understands, is trained, and consistently delivers on Target's guest experience commitments and consistent operations.

  • Actively observes and provides feedback, holding team members accountable while recognizing great guest experience moments.

  • Reviews area guest, financial, and team outcome metrics to identify opportunities, takes action to improve, and aligns team on the right behaviors and execution, celebrates wins, drives results that deliver outcomes and elevates the guest experience.

  • Understanding sales goals and plans, and executing daily/weekly workload to deliver department and store sales goals and guest engagement.

  • Leading and sharing expertise in operations, freshness, accuracy and efficiency.

  • With guidance from your direct leader, establish clear goals and expectations and hold team members accountable to expectations.

  • With the guidance of your direct leader, utilize your workload planning tools to complete all scheduled workload ensuring areas are guest ready at store open.

  • Assign daily tasks to TMs based on planned workload and guest traffic patterns, ensuring alignment with weekly and monthly business priorities set by your direct leader.

  • Assess all GM backroom, sales floor areas and review reporting to identify gaps and develop a plan to resolve any issues identified.

  • Enable a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product is available for purchase.

  • Assist your direct leader in leading and following up on organizational and operational change.

  • With guidance and assistance from your direct leader, build a team of GM Experts from initial selection through onboarding and learning. Develop team members through ongoing training and direction by giving direction and providing feedback when validating work completion.

  • Demonstrate inclusivity by valuing diverse voices and approaches, being authentic and respectful, and creating equitable experiences.

  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance; lead team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment.

  • Lead and demonstrate a safety culture through modeling and recognizing safe behaviors, identifying and correcting hazards, holding team accountable to following safety expectations, assisting with incident response, and reporting/investigating injuries timely and accurately.

  • Model the execution of physical security processes in order to enhance the instore security culture.

  • Support merchandise protection strategies across the total store, including ordering, storage and application as directed by best practices.

  • If applicable, as a key carrier, follow all safe and secure training and processes.

  • Occasionally assume store-level leadership on duty (LOD) responsibilities to enable the guest experience for the store during assigned shifts based on store needs

  • Address all store and offsite emergency and compliance needs.

  • Support guest services such as back-up cashier, order pick up (OPU) and Drive up (DU) and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties, such as compliance with federal, state, and local adult beverage laws.

  • All other duties based on business needs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This may be the right job for you if:
  • You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with.

  • You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.

  • You are open to working a variable work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays, closing shifts and other peak shopping times).

The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be an Inbound Operations Lead. But there are a few things you need from the get-go:
  • High school degree or equivalent

  • Age 18 or older

  • Previous retail experience preferred, but not required

  • Lead and hold others accountable

  • Learn and adapt to current technology needs

  • Work independently and as part of a team

  • Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently

  • Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes

  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward all guests and other team members

  • Effective communication skills

We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:
  • Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues

  • Interpret instructions, reports and information

  • Accurately handle cash register operations as needed

  • Climb up and down ladders as needed

  • Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting, carrying, and moving merchandise up to 44 pounds throughout the duration of a shift without additional assistance from others. This task involves repetitive bending, twisting, reaching, and rotating motions.

  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); reliable and prompt attendance necessary

  • Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-Up, carryout, etc.

  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary).

Benefits Eligibility
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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 candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

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We're here to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Target is a general merchandise retailer with stores in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. 75% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Target store. We employ 400,000+ Our tagline is "Expect More. Pay Less." We've been using it since 1994! The Target Corporation also owns Shipt and Roundel. More to love! Target is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, its hometown since the first Target store opened in 1962 under The Dayton Company.

Industry

Retail and scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US