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Distribution Operations Managers oversee warehouse logistics, supply chain workflows, and team performance across large-scale facilities. Employers regularly sponsor H-1B visa and TN visas for this role, particularly at major retailers, third-party logistics firms, and manufacturing operations. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
JOB SUMMARY
This is the second level of a three-level job series responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and sustaining the Distribution All-Hazards Emergency Management Program. Working independently on routine assignments, this position serves as a key member of the Emergency Preparedness Center (EPC), supporting the company's mission to enhance organizational resilience, readiness, response, and recovery capabilities across all hazards.
This role supports and may lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of emergency management, emergency response, business continuity, crisis management, and recovery plans and exercises in accordance with industry best practices and emergency management doctrine and principles. The position also operates systems and databases related to emergency restoration and outage management.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
- 2+ years directly related experience (in addition to preferred degree or its equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience)
- Prefer in-depth knowledge of engineering theories and principles
- Prefer in-depth knowledge of industry codes, government regulations and related company policies and practices
- Previous experience with fully executing projects
- Strong knowledge and understanding of company and department procedures and other business processes and functions
- Strongly prefer experience working with the Resources on Demand System (RoD), ARCOS, and/or TRSi
- Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to effectively lead and facilitate multiple project teams simultaneously
- Ability to quickly resolve complex problems and adjust work plans with limited supervision
- Proficiency in application of business process improvement methodology, benchmarking, and change management
- Strong customer service orientation
- In-depth knowledge of operation, maintenance and technical design applications
- In-depth knowledge of design and operation of complex systems and equipment which may be indicated by advanced certification or licenses
- Equally effective working independently or in a team environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills to include skill in technical writing
- Strong computer and software skills
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Skilled in evaluation techniques
- Ability to perform root cause analysis to determine the most probable cause of problems and undesired events
- Strong analytical and abstract thinking and problem solving skills; ability to process information quickly
- Ability to address multiple tasks simultaneously and to handle constantly changing and emerging priorities
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
- Bachelor
Preferred Discipline: Business Administration, Emergency Management
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR QUALS DESCRIPTION
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office Work Environment 76-100%
Travel Up to 25%
OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS
TEST DESCRIPTION
No Testing Required.
EXPORT CONTROL
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:
$73200 - $95000
The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.
At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.
You can experience the excitement of our company – it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.
INTRODUCTION
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
JOB SUMMARY
This is the second level of a three-level job series responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and sustaining the Distribution All-Hazards Emergency Management Program. Working independently on routine assignments, this position serves as a key member of the Emergency Preparedness Center (EPC), supporting the company's mission to enhance organizational resilience, readiness, response, and recovery capabilities across all hazards.
This role supports and may lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of emergency management, emergency response, business continuity, crisis management, and recovery plans and exercises in accordance with industry best practices and emergency management doctrine and principles. The position also operates systems and databases related to emergency restoration and outage management.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
- 2+ years directly related experience (in addition to preferred degree or its equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience)
- Prefer in-depth knowledge of engineering theories and principles
- Prefer in-depth knowledge of industry codes, government regulations and related company policies and practices
- Previous experience with fully executing projects
- Strong knowledge and understanding of company and department procedures and other business processes and functions
- Strongly prefer experience working with the Resources on Demand System (RoD), ARCOS, and/or TRSi
- Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to effectively lead and facilitate multiple project teams simultaneously
- Ability to quickly resolve complex problems and adjust work plans with limited supervision
- Proficiency in application of business process improvement methodology, benchmarking, and change management
- Strong customer service orientation
- In-depth knowledge of operation, maintenance and technical design applications
- In-depth knowledge of design and operation of complex systems and equipment which may be indicated by advanced certification or licenses
- Equally effective working independently or in a team environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills to include skill in technical writing
- Strong computer and software skills
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Skilled in evaluation techniques
- Ability to perform root cause analysis to determine the most probable cause of problems and undesired events
- Strong analytical and abstract thinking and problem solving skills; ability to process information quickly
- Ability to address multiple tasks simultaneously and to handle constantly changing and emerging priorities
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
- Bachelor
Preferred Discipline: Business Administration, Emergency Management
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR QUALS DESCRIPTION
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office Work Environment 76-100%
Travel Up to 25%
OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS
TEST DESCRIPTION
No Testing Required.
EXPORT CONTROL
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:
$73200 - $95000
The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.
At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Distribution Operations Manager
Target large 3PL and retail employers
Third-party logistics companies and national retailers sponsor far more distribution management roles than smaller operators. Larger organizations have established immigration counsel, existing LCA infrastructure, and the budget to absorb sponsorship costs without hesitation.
Lead with measurable operations outcomes
Sponsoring employers need to justify the petition to USCIS. Quantify throughput improvements, error rate reductions, and team size managed. Numbers make the specialty occupation argument concrete and give immigration attorneys stronger evidence to work with.
Clarify your degree field upfront
H-1B specialty occupation requires a directly related bachelor's degree. Supply chain management, industrial engineering, and business logistics degrees align well. A general business degree may require additional documentation showing relevance to the specific distribution role offered.
Ask about TN status if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship
TN visas apply to industrial engineers and management consultants, categories that can cover distribution operations roles depending on job duties. TN processing is faster and cheaper than H-1B, and there is no lottery or annual cap to navigate.
Negotiate sponsorship timing before accepting an offer
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October start. If your OPT or current status expires before then, confirm your employer will file cap-exempt or bridge your status through a grace period arrangement before signing anything.
Document your specialty occupation case carefully
USCIS scrutinizes distribution and operations management roles because some adjudicators question whether they require a specific degree. Your petition should include industry wage surveys, job postings requiring degrees, and a detailed duties breakdown tied directly to academic coursework.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Distribution Operations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it requires a strong petition. USCIS has historically questioned whether operations and distribution management roles require a specific bachelor's degree, as opposed to any degree. Your employer's attorney should document that the role requires a degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, or a closely related field, and that industry hiring norms reflect this standard.
Which visa types are most commonly used to sponsor Distribution Operations Managers?
H-1B visa is the most common pathway for this role. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN status as industrial engineers if the job duties align with that classification. Candidates with extraordinary achievement in logistics leadership may also explore the O-1A, though that standard is high and rarely applied to mid-level operations management roles.
What degree does an employer typically require to sponsor a Distribution Operations Manager?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering, operations management, or business administration with a logistics concentration. A general business or unrelated degree weakens the H-1B specialty occupation argument. Some employers accept a combination of a two-year degree plus substantial, directly relevant work experience to meet USCIS equivalency standards.
How can I find Distribution Operations Manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists distribution and logistics management roles specifically from employers willing to sponsor work visas. Filtering by sponsorship availability saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process. Employers on Migrate Mate have already indicated their willingness to sponsor, which means fewer wasted applications and faster traction.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Distribution Operations Manager role?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires. If your I-140 was approved and has been pending for over 180 days, portability rules may protect your priority date even if you change employers.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Distribution Operations Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.