Operations Leader Jobs in Colorado
Operations Leader jobs in Colorado are in active demand, with the state's diverse economy driving consistent openings in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare systems, and technology services at levels from front-line team lead to senior director of operations. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora anchor the majority of hiring activity, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, UCHealth, and Amazon have built deep operational footprints across the state. Supply chain management, process improvement, and multi-site operations coordination are among the most sought-after specialties in Colorado listings right now. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.
Be part of something new. L.L.Bean is looking for a Store Team Leader of Operations to join the team opening our newest retail store at The Promenade Shops at Briargate in Colorado Springs, CO.
Position Purpose: Drives business results, directs team talent, supports store leadership team and ensures delivery of the legendary L.L.Bean customer experience within an outdoor lifestyle concept retail store. Promotes the company's core values of Outdoor Heritage, Integrity, Service, Respect, Perseverance and Safe and Healthy Living to ensure the integrity of the brand, culture and mission of L.L.Bean is upheld at all times.
Responsibilities:
Operations
This is a support role under the Productivity area of responsibility for stores.
Maintains a clean, organized, and efficient stock room while adhering to operating standards and safety requirements.
Manages inbound freight processing per SOP and productivity guidelines completing all shipments within 24 hours of delivery.
Works in collaboration with other leaders to replenish sales floor stock and push replenishment truck product to the floor.
Oversees and manages the return processes following standard operating practices by assigning the proper quality codes
Executes store to store/store to warehouse transfers in a timely manner
Execute all aspects of omni channel business including: BOPIS, BOSFS, BISSO, and phone call management are completed per guidelines.
Adheres to all loss prevention policies and procedures inspecting the back of house and sales floor space for compliance.
Models safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels ensuring safety remains a top priority – may act as Safety contact or liaison
Customer Experience:
Models and fosters an environment where service is the top priority. Enthusiastically seeks opportunities to convert every customer that enters the store continually striving to drive sales and brand loyalty through great service. Rallies the rep team towards the same objectives.
Acts as a Leader on Duty as scheduled to drive conversion and sales.
Leverages business reports including Qualtrics, variance reporting, and merch group sales to analyze trends, understand wins and identify opportunities. Builds compelling actions to enhance customer loyalty and improve service metrics through introspective business analysis and strong acumen skills.
Executes and implements all recognition programs including living the legend efforts, in store contests, etc.
Reviews all forward-looking business events (holidays, promotional weekends, market trends).
Develops meaningful activations and selling efforts to drive even greater sales results.
Ensures that the sales floor is full, and all sizes are represented by performing regular size audits.
Ensures the highest level of fitting room service is occurring driving conversion and UPT.
Training:
Supports and trains associates, communicating standards and processes, company policies and procedures
Has a passion for learning and sharing product knowledge as a tool to build the sale and increase customer loyalty.
Delivers GUIDE training for new hires as well as ongoing GUIDE training efforts for year-round team members in conjunction with the exempt leader team. Ensures all guides are performing at a high level and 30-day/ongoing assessments are completed.
Supports, directs, and develops store champions (buddies) and experts.
Facilitates all new hire product training modules for store or area of responsibility and develops a strategy and execution plan for delivering all seasonal product training materials.
Maintains and manages all employee facing communication including break room messaging, and communication boards. Ensures start up meeting are occurring, and that content is compelling and inspiring.
Models L.L.Bean’s inclusive and fair hiring practices
Fosters an inclusive work environment by seeking team members’ perspectives, actively listening to others' opinions and experiences, and modeling and encouraging respectful communication among the team.
Values and works collaboratively and respectfully across a variety of differences among team members and customers.
Total Store Accountability:
Aids in the achievement of all financial measures as well as area specific metrics.
Key holder as required serving as a potential opener/closer for the store.
Prepares & communicates daily task responsibilities to staff. Leverages knowledge and strengths to foster growth and development of the team
Recommends adjustment to staffing levels/schedules to meet work requirements.
Address and respond to employee issues/conflicts related to day to day operations within defined parameters in accordance with company policies and procedures under direction of supervisor.
Provides in the moment input, feedback, and coaching. If performance concerns exist, hands off to store management for performance management process
Contributes to Peak planning preparation and readiness.
Leverages knowledge and strengths to foster growth and development of the team.
Expense management ownership ensuring proper use of resources and adherence to budgetary guidelines with a focus on payroll management.
Is an active participant in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner.
As assigned:
Maintains the cash office per policy ensuring proper signatures, accurate reconciliation, and general organization is achieved.
Ensure the service hub is fully stocked, free of clutter, and operating effectively.
Accountable for cashier execution and efficiency with a focus on service delivery.
Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.
Education Level: 2-Year Associates Degree
Years of Experience: 2+
Skills and Qualifications:
Associate degree or equivalent with at least 2 plus years of retail experience in relevant retailer
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Systems knowledge (POS, Word, Excel) and comfort with social media platforms
Capability to build strong partnerships and to work collaboratively to achieve goals
Ability to inspire and motivate others
Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and a positive attitude
Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive work environment and customer experience.
Demonstrated capacity for collaborative work in a retail environment, is adept at serving customers and teams from a variety of backgrounds
Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
Mobility and desire to relocate a plus
If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you! At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.
At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.
Be part of something new. L.L.Bean is looking for a Store Team Leader of Operations to join the team opening our newest retail store at The Promenade Shops at Briargate in Colorado Springs, CO.
Position Purpose: Drives business results, directs team talent, supports store leadership team and ensures delivery of the legendary L.L.Bean customer experience within an outdoor lifestyle concept retail store. Promotes the company's core values of Outdoor Heritage, Integrity, Service, Respect, Perseverance and Safe and Healthy Living to ensure the integrity of the brand, culture and mission of L.L.Bean is upheld at all times.
Responsibilities:
Operations
This is a support role under the Productivity area of responsibility for stores.
Maintains a clean, organized, and efficient stock room while adhering to operating standards and safety requirements.
Manages inbound freight processing per SOP and productivity guidelines completing all shipments within 24 hours of delivery.
Works in collaboration with other leaders to replenish sales floor stock and push replenishment truck product to the floor.
Oversees and manages the return processes following standard operating practices by assigning the proper quality codes
Executes store to store/store to warehouse transfers in a timely manner
Execute all aspects of omni channel business including: BOPIS, BOSFS, BISSO, and phone call management are completed per guidelines.
Adheres to all loss prevention policies and procedures inspecting the back of house and sales floor space for compliance.
Models safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels ensuring safety remains a top priority – may act as Safety contact or liaison
Customer Experience:
Models and fosters an environment where service is the top priority. Enthusiastically seeks opportunities to convert every customer that enters the store continually striving to drive sales and brand loyalty through great service. Rallies the rep team towards the same objectives.
Acts as a Leader on Duty as scheduled to drive conversion and sales.
Leverages business reports including Qualtrics, variance reporting, and merch group sales to analyze trends, understand wins and identify opportunities. Builds compelling actions to enhance customer loyalty and improve service metrics through introspective business analysis and strong acumen skills.
Executes and implements all recognition programs including living the legend efforts, in store contests, etc.
Reviews all forward-looking business events (holidays, promotional weekends, market trends).
Develops meaningful activations and selling efforts to drive even greater sales results.
Ensures that the sales floor is full, and all sizes are represented by performing regular size audits.
Ensures the highest level of fitting room service is occurring driving conversion and UPT.
Training:
Supports and trains associates, communicating standards and processes, company policies and procedures
Has a passion for learning and sharing product knowledge as a tool to build the sale and increase customer loyalty.
Delivers GUIDE training for new hires as well as ongoing GUIDE training efforts for year-round team members in conjunction with the exempt leader team. Ensures all guides are performing at a high level and 30-day/ongoing assessments are completed.
Supports, directs, and develops store champions (buddies) and experts.
Facilitates all new hire product training modules for store or area of responsibility and develops a strategy and execution plan for delivering all seasonal product training materials.
Maintains and manages all employee facing communication including break room messaging, and communication boards. Ensures start up meeting are occurring, and that content is compelling and inspiring.
Models L.L.Bean’s inclusive and fair hiring practices
Fosters an inclusive work environment by seeking team members’ perspectives, actively listening to others' opinions and experiences, and modeling and encouraging respectful communication among the team.
Values and works collaboratively and respectfully across a variety of differences among team members and customers.
Total Store Accountability:
Aids in the achievement of all financial measures as well as area specific metrics.
Key holder as required serving as a potential opener/closer for the store.
Prepares & communicates daily task responsibilities to staff. Leverages knowledge and strengths to foster growth and development of the team
Recommends adjustment to staffing levels/schedules to meet work requirements.
Address and respond to employee issues/conflicts related to day to day operations within defined parameters in accordance with company policies and procedures under direction of supervisor.
Provides in the moment input, feedback, and coaching. If performance concerns exist, hands off to store management for performance management process
Contributes to Peak planning preparation and readiness.
Leverages knowledge and strengths to foster growth and development of the team.
Expense management ownership ensuring proper use of resources and adherence to budgetary guidelines with a focus on payroll management.
Is an active participant in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner.
As assigned:
Maintains the cash office per policy ensuring proper signatures, accurate reconciliation, and general organization is achieved.
Ensure the service hub is fully stocked, free of clutter, and operating effectively.
Accountable for cashier execution and efficiency with a focus on service delivery.
Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.
Education Level: 2-Year Associates Degree
Years of Experience: 2+
Skills and Qualifications:
Associate degree or equivalent with at least 2 plus years of retail experience in relevant retailer
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Systems knowledge (POS, Word, Excel) and comfort with social media platforms
Capability to build strong partnerships and to work collaboratively to achieve goals
Ability to inspire and motivate others
Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and a positive attitude
Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive work environment and customer experience.
Demonstrated capacity for collaborative work in a retail environment, is adept at serving customers and teams from a variety of backgrounds
Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
Mobility and desire to relocate a plus
If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you! At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.
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Operations Leader Job Market in Colorado
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- Technology & Software
- Marketing & Advertising
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations leader jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field required
- Five or more years of progressive operations or team leadership experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and hit measurable performance targets
- Proficiency with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or similar operations management software
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies in a production or service environment
- Strong communication skills with proven ability to present operational data to senior stakeholders
Operations Leader Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operations leader in Colorado?
Most operations leader roles in Colorado require a bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, industrial engineering, or a related field, though employers in manufacturing and logistics often value direct operational experience equally. Colorado does not issue a state license for this role, so candidates build credibility through certifications like the Certified Operations Manager or Six Sigma credentials offered by professional associations. Starting in coordinator or supervisor roles at Colorado's large manufacturing, healthcare, or distribution employers is the most reliable path upward.
Which companies hire operations leaders in Colorado?
Employers hiring operations leaders in Colorado right now include Crate and Barrel, RS&H, and spire, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace, healthcare, and distribution employers means operations roles here tend to demand cross-functional oversight experience more than in many other states.
Which Colorado cities have the most operations leader jobs?
Denver, Boulder, and Parker lead Colorado for operations leader openings. Denver dominates because it serves as the regional headquarters for numerous national employers in technology, healthcare, and logistics, while Colorado Springs draws volume from its large defense and aerospace industry base, and Aurora's dense healthcare and distribution corridors add a steady stream of mid-level and senior operations roles.
Are there remote operations leader jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since most operations leader roles involve direct oversight of facilities, teams, or physical workflows. About 60% of operations leader openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that some larger employers offer hybrid schedules for strategic or analytics-heavy operations positions. The functions most likely to permit remote work are reporting, vendor management, and project coordination rather than day-to-day floor or site leadership.
How can I get hired as a operations leader in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a team lead, operations coordinator, or shift supervisor role at one of Colorado's large distribution centers, hospital systems, or manufacturing facilities, which regularly hire people stepping into leadership for the first time. Employers like UCHealth and Centura Health run structured new-grad and internal leadership development programs, and Amazon and other large fulfillment operators in the Denver metro promote heavily from within. Earning a Lean or Six Sigma white or yellow belt certification before applying signals readiness and gives you a concrete edge over other entry-level candidates.
Where can I find and apply to operations leader jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to operations leader jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Colorado employers. Search by city or industry to narrow results to roles that match your background, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No signup is required to see the listings.
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