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Distribution Operations Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Logistics-heavy industries with persistent hiring gaps sponsor these roles regularly, making permanent residency a realistic path for qualified foreign professionals.
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Lead and manage front-line / professional support teams to peak effectiveness and efficiency in order to deliver maximum results. Includes people, process, budget, deliverables and strategic direction.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build and maintain a high-performing team; select, develop, coach, reward and recognize team members.
- Manage front-line / professional support teams within an operational unit; recruitment, selection, performance management, development and rewards.
- Manage work distribution, resource management and staffing levels within workgroup.
- Assist in / develop team goals, priorities and metrics.
- Monitor progress toward goals, analyze variances, take correction action and adapts plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
- Provide staff with ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
- Resolve escalated customer cases, situations and inquiries.
- Partner with legal and compliance to conduct operations in compliance with pertinent laws and regulations.
- Participate in, represent and/or lead divisional / departmental projects or operational improvements that improve operational unit performance.
- Recruits, develops, and sustains a high-performing team while promoting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization.
- Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes.
- Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.
This role will interact with key leaders within Operations and senior leaders across the enterprise to drive operational excellence for all stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Required:
- College degree or equivalent
- Demonstrated process/people leadership
- Knowledge of financial products preferred
- Professional credentials preferred (e.g. FLMA, ALHC, CLU)
- Strong communication/interpersonal skills with emphasis on customer service, conflict management, teamwork and coaching skills
- Knowledge of TF products and systems desired
- Experience with significantly improving processes and leading change
- Willingness to maintain an external perspective of emerging management and operations trends
- 99 license required or obtained within 90 days of hire
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $81,537.00 - $110,315.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions.
Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.
Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.
The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
INTRODUCTION
Lead and manage front-line / professional support teams to peak effectiveness and efficiency in order to deliver maximum results. Includes people, process, budget, deliverables and strategic direction.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build and maintain a high-performing team; select, develop, coach, reward and recognize team members.
- Manage front-line / professional support teams within an operational unit; recruitment, selection, performance management, development and rewards.
- Manage work distribution, resource management and staffing levels within workgroup.
- Assist in / develop team goals, priorities and metrics.
- Monitor progress toward goals, analyze variances, take correction action and adapts plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
- Provide staff with ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
- Resolve escalated customer cases, situations and inquiries.
- Partner with legal and compliance to conduct operations in compliance with pertinent laws and regulations.
- Participate in, represent and/or lead divisional / departmental projects or operational improvements that improve operational unit performance.
- Recruits, develops, and sustains a high-performing team while promoting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization.
- Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – Model the Way, Rally the Team, and Deliver Outcomes.
- Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.
This role will interact with key leaders within Operations and senior leaders across the enterprise to drive operational excellence for all stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Required:
- College degree or equivalent
- Demonstrated process/people leadership
- Knowledge of financial products preferred
- Professional credentials preferred (e.g. FLMA, ALHC, CLU)
- Strong communication/interpersonal skills with emphasis on customer service, conflict management, teamwork and coaching skills
- Knowledge of TF products and systems desired
- Experience with significantly improving processes and leading change
- Willingness to maintain an external perspective of emerging management and operations trends
- 99 license required or obtained within 90 days of hire
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $81,537.00 - $110,315.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions.
Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.
Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.
The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.
Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.
Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to human.resources@thrivent.com or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.
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Translate your credentials into PERM language
PERM job requirements must match your actual qualifications exactly. If your degree is in supply chain management or industrial engineering, confirm your transcripts and any foreign credential evaluations align with the minimum requirements the employer will list on the ETA-9089 form.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed PERM applications for distribution or logistics management roles. Companies with recent filings have established internal processes and are more likely to sponsor again than employers encountering PERM for the first time.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B sponsorship
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter Distribution Operations Manager roles by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. You'll see which employers have filed PERM applications for this specific job category, saving you the manual work of cross-referencing OFLC disclosure files yourself.
Negotiate job offer terms before PERM begins
Once PERM is filed, the job description and minimum requirements are locked. Negotiate your title, duties, and any degree or experience requirements before the employer drafts the ETA-9089, because changes after filing typically require starting the process over.
Verify the role meets specialty occupation depth
USCIS and DOL evaluate whether a Distribution Operations Manager position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Roles with vague or general degree requirements can face audit risk during PERM review, so confirm the job description reflects the specialized knowledge the position actually demands.
Green Card Distribution Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Distribution Operations Manager roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Distribution Operations Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as professional or skilled worker roles, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. Candidates holding an advanced degree or with significantly specialized credentials may qualify under EB-2. The correct category depends on the specific job requirements the employer documents in the PERM application.
How does the green card process for this role differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status subject to an annual lottery and capped at 65,000 slots. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years for applicants from non-backlogged countries.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this job?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role before DOL certifies the PERM application. The employer files the ETA-9089 documenting job requirements and recruitment results. DOL review currently averages several months under standard processing. Only after certification does the employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How can I find Distribution Operations Manager jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Distribution Operations Manager roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, pulling from PERM filing data. This is more reliable than asking employers speculatively during interviews, since you can verify actual PERM activity for your specific job category before applying.
Can I switch employers after my green card sponsorship has started?
Changing employers generally restarts the PERM process because the certification is tied to a specific employer and job. However, once your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days, AC21 portability may allow you to change to a same or similar role at a new employer without losing your priority date. Confirm the similarity of the new role before making any move.