OPT Operations Manager Jobs
Operations Manager roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, supply chain, industrial engineering, or management. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa standards, which matters when you're thinking beyond your 12- or 29-month OPT window.
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- The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00
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.
A role in Distribution and Receive Centers means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible – a critical differentiator and one of the most essential functions within Logistics. Whether it’s through focusing on regional or upstream distribution centers, target.com fulfillment centers, or import warehouses, you’ll have the chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide. There’s so much good work to be done, from Distribution Center Operations, where process and problem solving drive our results, Quality Management, which influences and maintains our good name in the retail marketplace, or overall Distribution Center Productivity, where we’re always analyzing and recalibrating how to best support our people, process and technology investments to support an ever evolving business.
A role as an Operations Manager provides a chance to influence with a focus on safety, leadership, excellence, self-motivation, problem-solving and teamwork. You will foster a “safety first” culture through awareness, training and accountability. You will quickly establish yourself as an engaging and inclusive leader with ownership for the team’s ability to maximize its productivity, growth and development. Create a positive work environment though real-time observation and specific, constructive and actionable feedback. Working with a sense of urgency will help ensure that ensure that operational plans are executed, performance and budget goals are achieved and teams are kept informed and coordinated across functions. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate with new approaches to process and method, all in the name of more efficiency and implementing future process flow optimization. Your ability to find root causes to problems will be well supported by an environment of calculated risk and testing. And your commitment to others will shine when you jump right in to help teams meet their business goals.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About you:
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated leadership ability, with the ability to engage and motivate others
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Good reasoning, conflict-management, and analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including the mezzanine platforms
- Able to read and interpret necessary policies and procedures to perform updates and operate systems and other programs within the Distribution Center, for example, ability to traverse conveyor crossovers
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
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.
COMPENSATION
- The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00
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.
A role in Distribution and Receive Centers means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible – a critical differentiator and one of the most essential functions within Logistics. Whether it’s through focusing on regional or upstream distribution centers, target.com fulfillment centers, or import warehouses, you’ll have the chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide. There’s so much good work to be done, from Distribution Center Operations, where process and problem solving drive our results, Quality Management, which influences and maintains our good name in the retail marketplace, or overall Distribution Center Productivity, where we’re always analyzing and recalibrating how to best support our people, process and technology investments to support an ever evolving business.
A role as an Operations Manager provides a chance to influence with a focus on safety, leadership, excellence, self-motivation, problem-solving and teamwork. You will foster a “safety first” culture through awareness, training and accountability. You will quickly establish yourself as an engaging and inclusive leader with ownership for the team’s ability to maximize its productivity, growth and development. Create a positive work environment though real-time observation and specific, constructive and actionable feedback. Working with a sense of urgency will help ensure that ensure that operational plans are executed, performance and budget goals are achieved and teams are kept informed and coordinated across functions. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate with new approaches to process and method, all in the name of more efficiency and implementing future process flow optimization. Your ability to find root causes to problems will be well supported by an environment of calculated risk and testing. And your commitment to others will shine when you jump right in to help teams meet their business goals.
Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
About you:
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated leadership ability, with the ability to engage and motivate others
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Good reasoning, conflict-management, and analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to access all areas of the Distribution Center, including the mezzanine platforms
- Able to read and interpret necessary policies and procedures to perform updates and operate systems and other programs within the Distribution Center, for example, ability to traverse conveyor crossovers
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Operations Manager
Target companies with established OPT hiring pipelines
Larger employers in manufacturing, logistics, consulting, and tech operations hire OPT students regularly. Look for companies with STEM-designated internship programs or existing H-1B visa sponsorship history, as they're more likely to support your status long-term.
Frame your degree as directly tied to the role
Operations Manager positions require showing your degree field matches the job. Business, industrial engineering, and supply chain degrees map cleanly. Be ready to articulate that connection clearly in your resume summary and during interviews with HR.
Apply for STEM OPT extension before your initial period ends
If your degree qualifies as STEM, file the extension at least 90 days before your OPT expires. This gives you up to 24 additional months and two H-1B lottery cycles, which significantly improves your sponsorship timeline with an employer.
Raise the sponsorship conversation after demonstrating value
Bring up visa sponsorship after you've proven yourself in the role, not during initial screening. Operations managers who show measurable process improvements or cost savings have a much stronger case when the H-1B conversation starts with leadership.
Understand what your employer actually needs to file
H-1B sponsorship for Operations Managers requires a Labor Condition Application and proof the role is a specialty occupation. Knowing this lets you help HR understand the process and reduces friction when your employer has never sponsored a visa before.
Prioritize roles with clear promotion paths into senior operations
Employers sponsor visas when they see long-term value. An Operations Manager role that leads to Director or VP of Operations makes sponsorship easier to justify internally. Ask about career trajectory in interviews to assess long-term fit.
Operations Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Operations Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes, Operations Manager roles qualify for F-1 OPT as long as the position is directly related to your degree field. A business, supply chain, or industrial engineering degree typically satisfies this requirement. You must be employed within the field of your degree, so review your job offer against your degree program before accepting.
Do Operations Manager jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a STEM-designated degree such as industrial engineering, supply chain management, or management information systems, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Operations Manager roles at qualifying employers who agree to the training plan requirements through Form I-983 are eligible.
How likely is an employer to sponsor an H-1B for an Operations Manager role?
Operations Manager is a recognized specialty occupation under H-1B standards, which makes sponsorship legally straightforward for most employers. Your leverage increases when your degree directly matches the role and you've built a track record in the position. Companies in logistics, consulting, and manufacturing sponsor this title regularly. Browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
What degree fields are most relevant for OPT authorization as an Operations Manager?
Business administration, operations management, industrial engineering, supply chain management, and management information systems are the most common qualifying fields. Your DSO can confirm whether your specific program aligns with a given role. If your degree is in a related field like economics or data analytics, document the connection clearly in your employment records.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I'm laid off as an Operations Manager?
F-1 OPT students have a 60-day grace period after unemployment begins. If you're laid off, you must find new qualifying employment or take another authorized action within that window. OPT also has a cumulative unemployment limit of 90 days for standard OPT and 150 days for STEM OPT. Contact your DSO immediately and begin your job search right away.