H-1B Visa Operations Team Lead Jobs
Operations Team Lead roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, industrial engineering, supply chain, or a related field. Employers in logistics, manufacturing, and tech regularly file LCAs for these roles, and cap-subject filings open each April for an October 1 start.
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INTRODUCTION
The Omni/Ops Team Lead drives sales and delivers a positive customer experience by receiving and processing inbound deliveries to ensure new merchandise is customer ready and executing customer orders with accuracy, efficiency, and speed. This role leads the team in preparing and completing outbound shipments, replenishing store supplies, and maintaining store facilities. The Omni/Ops Team Lead works collaboratively with merchandising and selling teams to ensure omni and operational excellence and achieve store objectives. This is an hourly position, with monthly bonus eligibility.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will do
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Demonstrate a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative in achieving store objectives and driving the accomplishment of key metrics.
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Execute store shipment deliveries and store fulfillment activities, leading team in accurately and efficiently processing product and picking, packing, and shipping orders to maximize productivity.
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Lead shortage control and inventory accuracy in designated areas by acknowledging manifests, applying sensor tags, executing product transfers, and processing damaged items timely. Champion team knowledge of inventory management, asset protection procedures, safety guidelines, and security protocols.
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Communicate daily goals and key tasks. Maintain equipment, devices, communication boards, and organization of back-of-house, store fulfillment, and customer pickup areas to promote efficiency.
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Utilize omni and operations planning tools to determine forecasted unit projections, inbound and outbound shipment activities, and required labor hours to execute. Participate in weekly leadership workload planning meetings to ensure all omni and operations tasks are planned and scheduled.
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Track store supply usage and place replenishment orders to maintain adequate levels. Support the team in execution of facilities processes, including lighting/recycling programs, work orders, store maintenance, and housekeeping responsibilities.
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Demonstrate adaptability and respond to changing circumstances, adjusting tactics and shifting resources based on updated forecasts and business needs.
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Model behaviors that support building team knowledge to enhance individual and store omni and operations results. Enhance performance by assisting with onboarding, initiating teaching opportunities, and supporting associate’s continued learning.
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Champion associate engagement, sharing team successes, and celebrating associate achievements. Foster a positive store culture by ensuring team members understand their role in achieving store goals and feel valued.
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Support in-store customer experience by providing excellent customer service and supporting the store during key coverage periods.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Ability to use data, guidance, and judgement to support timely and effective decisions that contribute to team and business success.
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Skills and experience to perform in the role and a commitment to continuously learn.
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Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to store success by teaching, partnering, and encouraging others.
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Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment.
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Communicate with excellence.
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Comfortable with technology, including smart phones, tablet computers, and Windows-based operating systems.
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1+ years of retail experience and a dedication to customer service excellence.
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Available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Must regularly move around all store areas and be accessible to customers.
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Must bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry, and move at least 50 lbs.
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Ability to push/pull receiving equipment weighing up to 500 lbs.
The job posting highlights the most relevant/essential responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Operations Team Lead
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires that Operations Team Lead duties demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Document how your responsibilities go beyond general supervision and into systems design, process engineering, or operations analysis.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Labor Condition Application filings under the Operations Specialties Managers SOC code. This shows which employers are actively sponsoring roles like yours, not just posting them.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
Employers must be E-Verify enrolled to sponsor H-1B workers. Filter your search to companies already enrolled before applying, so you're not waiting on an employer to set up compliance infrastructure after your offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Search Operations Team Lead roles on Migrate Mate to see employers filtered by DOL LCA filing history. You'll see which companies have filed for this exact role type, so you can prioritize outreach to proven sponsors.
Time your offer around the cap calendar
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start. If your offer comes in May, negotiate a start date that aligns with the next filing window rather than accepting a gap in authorization.
Align your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
O*NET classifies Operations Team Lead roles under Operations Specialties Managers. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate for your geographic area and experience level, which affects your negotiating floor.
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Find Operations Team Lead JobsOperations Team Lead H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Team Lead role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is structured. USCIS will approve H-1B sponsorship for an Operations Team Lead position if the employer can demonstrate the job normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as industrial engineering, supply chain management, or business operations. Generalist supervisory roles with no degree requirement often get challenged, so the job description needs to reflect technical or analytical complexity.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for operations roles most often?
Manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, and enterprise software companies file LCAs for Operations Team Lead positions regularly. Tech companies with large fulfillment or support operations also appear frequently in DOL disclosure data. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by actual LCA filing history rather than self-reported willingness to sponsor.
What happens to my H-1B status if I get promoted from Operations Team Lead to a director role?
A promotion that changes your job duties, location, or salary above the certified LCA wage typically requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. If the new title moves you into a materially different SOC code, the employer may need a new LCA certified by DOL as well. Don't accept the promotion without confirming your employer has started the amended filing process.
Can my employer start me before October 1 if I'm cap-subject?
No. Cap-subject H-1B status doesn't begin until October 1, regardless of when USCIS approves the petition. If you're currently on OPT or another work-authorized status, you can continue working under that authorization until your H-1B start date, but your employer cannot move you onto H-1B status early. Confirm your existing authorization end date won't lapse before October 1.
What SOC code do employers typically use for Operations Team Lead H-1B filings?
Most employers file under SOC 11-1021, General and Operations Managers, or SOC 11-9199, Managers Not Elsewhere Classified, depending on how the role is scoped. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage tier USCIS and DOL apply to your petition. You can verify which code fits your specific duties using O*NET and cross-reference the wage level with the OFLC Wage Search for your work location.
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