Distribution Operations Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
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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Get Access To All JobsAt TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.
Job Description:
The Opportunity: Grow Your Career.
Total responsibility for operating an efficient, productive and safe department, while meeting or exceeding daily production requirements within the Distribution Center. Ensures that quality and service are at a high level. Maintains a productive, positive, and motivated work force by spending a minimum of 90% of the total shift "on the floor" reviewing orders and directing associates.
- Manages day to day activity within department, including planning, flow, and resource allocation.
- Develops and motivate associates and ensures morale is at a high level while maintaining company culture.
- Builds effective relationships with business partners, i.e. counterparts, peers, Management, Union, Human Resources, Loss Prevention, and Transportation.
- Effectively communicates with associates, counterparts, peers, and management to provide for a more efficient operation.
- Ensures that area meets all requirements for Safety and Housekeeping.
- Ensures constant improvement by reviewing practices, methods and processes. Make recommendations on any opportunities to improve.
Who We’re Looking For: You.
- Previous experience managing diverse teams of 20+ associates
- 4-6 years of experience
- High School graduate, College preferred or equivalent work experience
- Communication, coaching and development, strong math and PC skills
- Proven ability to motivate teams and manage conflict; ability to provide feedback and develop other leaders
- Must be available to support multiple shifts
Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation/sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs; auto/home insurance discounts; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.
In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Location:
USA HomeGoods Distribution Center Fort Worth
This position has a starting salary range of $61,000.00 to $82,100.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.
Job Description:
The Opportunity: Grow Your Career.
Total responsibility for operating an efficient, productive and safe department, while meeting or exceeding daily production requirements within the Distribution Center. Ensures that quality and service are at a high level. Maintains a productive, positive, and motivated work force by spending a minimum of 90% of the total shift "on the floor" reviewing orders and directing associates.
- Manages day to day activity within department, including planning, flow, and resource allocation.
- Develops and motivate associates and ensures morale is at a high level while maintaining company culture.
- Builds effective relationships with business partners, i.e. counterparts, peers, Management, Union, Human Resources, Loss Prevention, and Transportation.
- Effectively communicates with associates, counterparts, peers, and management to provide for a more efficient operation.
- Ensures that area meets all requirements for Safety and Housekeeping.
- Ensures constant improvement by reviewing practices, methods and processes. Make recommendations on any opportunities to improve.
Who We’re Looking For: You.
- Previous experience managing diverse teams of 20+ associates
- 4-6 years of experience
- High School graduate, College preferred or equivalent work experience
- Communication, coaching and development, strong math and PC skills
- Proven ability to motivate teams and manage conflict; ability to provide feedback and develop other leaders
- Must be available to support multiple shifts
Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation/sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs; auto/home insurance discounts; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.
In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Location:
USA HomeGoods Distribution Center Fort Worth
This position has a starting salary range of $61,000.00 to $82,100.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
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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.