Assistant Operations Manager at Stitch Fix

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Leadership, Warehouse Management Systems, Labor Management, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Safety Management, Training, Coaching, Mentoring, Data Analysis, Performance Management, Operational Priorities, Team Engagement, Process Discipline

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

About Stitch Fix, Inc. Stitch Fix (NASDAQ: SFIX) is the leading online personal styling service that helps people discover the styles they will love that fit perfectly so they always look - and feel - their best. Few things are more personal than getting dressed, but finding clothing that fits and looks great can be a challenge. Stitch Fix solves that problem. By pairing expert stylists with best-in-class AI and recommendation algorithms, the company leverages its assortment of exclusive and national brands to meet each client's individual tastes and needs, making it convenient for clients to express their personal style without having to spend hours in stores or sifting through endless choices online. Stitch Fix, which was founded in 2011, is headquartered in San Francisco. About the Role We are currently seeking bright and kind individuals who are passionate about developing and inspiring people, delivering quality service to our clients, and driving safe, high-quality, and efficient fulfillment operations. As an Assistant Operations Manager, you will closely partner with an Operations Manager and/or GM to support and lead a team of supervisors, process leads, and associates within an assigned department or shift (e.g., inbound, outbound, inventory, returns). The Assistant Operations Manager is responsible for daily execution of fulfillment operations within an assigned department or shift. This role ensures safe, high- quality and efficient operations while developing front-line leaders and associates. The AOM partners cross-functionally to deliver safety, quality, service, cost, and people outcomes while developing as a ready successor to the Operations Manager. You’re excited about this opportunity because you will… Lead a team of supervisors, process leads, and warehouse associates with ownership of daily execution and end-of-shift results. Own daily operations for assigned departments or shifts, including shift start-ups, labor planning, volume execution, and performance against Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and People metrics. Identify and resolve barriers to flow, productivity, service, quality, and safety by ensuring adherence to standard work, SOPs, and process discipline. Lead and/or support Operations Managers on special projects, peak planning, and network initiatives as required. Onboard, train, and cross-train team members, ensuring smooth integration, role clarity, and readiness for peak and business needs. Guide, support, and manage your direct reports to ensure they meet performance expectations while building strong engagement and accountability. Actively motivate, coach, and mentor leaders and associates to foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety ownership, and inclusion at the site and across the network. Champion a strong safety culture by leading safety engagement, incident investigations, corrective actions, audits, and training completion in alignment with OSHA and company standards. Analyze daily performance data (productivity, quality, service, labor efficiency, cost) to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities, and drive root cause solutions. Execute labor plans aligned to forecasted volume and productivity targets, optimizing labor deployment, labor sharing, and overtime usage. Partner cross-functionally with HR, Safety, Maintenance, Engineering, IT, Transportation, Planning, Inventory Control, and Quality teams to deliver results and manage change effectively. Demonstrate agile leadership in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with a strong bias for action, ownership, and accountability, while instilling the same mindset in your team. We’re excited about you because… You have 4+ years of people leadership experience within a warehouse, fulfillment, or manufacturing setting, including experience leading leaders and influencing large teams. (Required) You are proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace and comfortable learning and mastering new systems. (Required) Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and labor management tools in an operational environment.(Required) You bring experience operating in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment with accountability for safety, service, productivity, quality, and cost outcomes. You demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, using data to make informed decisions and implement sustainable countermeasures. You have experience setting efficiency standards, managing labor plans, and balancing short- and long-term operational priorities at the department level. You bring a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to simplify complex processes, lead root cause analysis, and drive standardization and best-practice sharing across the network. You can develop business cases (ROI) by critically assessing business, employee, and client impact and risk. You have experience supporting hiring, onboarding, performance management, attendance, conduct, and succession planning with consistency and fairness. You embody values of Trust, Integrity, and Innovation, while modeling Fabric values (Be Client Obsessed; Commit to Excellence; Win Together; Be a Trendsetter; Be the Change) and building strong, inclusive teams. You are flexible and available to support operations outside of standard business hours, including nights, weekends, and peak periods as required. Ability to work flexible schedules (overtime, weekends, peak periods as needed) Why you'll love working at Stitch Fix... We are a group of bright, kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity, innovation and trust. You’ll bring these characteristics to life in everything you do at Stitch Fix. We cultivate a community of diverse perspectives— all voices are heard and valued. We are an innovative company and leverage our strengths in fashion and tech to disrupt the future of retail. We win as a team, commit to our work, and celebrate grit together because we value strong relationships. We boldly create the future while keeping equity and sustainability at the center of all that we do. We are the owners of our work and are energized by solving problems through a growth mindset lens. We think broadly and creatively through every situation to create meaningful impact. We offer comprehensive compensation packages and inclusive health and wellness benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer seeking individuals who value and will support a friendly, team-oriented and drug free workplace. Applicants may be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug screen prior to commencing employment. Compensation and Benefits This role will receive a competitive salary and benefits. The salary for US-based employees hired into this role will be aligned with the range below, which includes our three geographic areas. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, location, and performance. In addition, the position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external careers site. Salary Range $55,900—$80,000 USD This link leads to the machine readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data. Please review Stitch Fix's US Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice at Collection here: https://stitchfix.com/careers/workforce-applicant-privacy-policy Recruiting Fraud Alert: To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Stitch Fix, recruiters only direct candidates to apply through our official career pages at https://www.stitchfix.com/careers/jobs or https://web.fountain.com/c/stitch-fix. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers. 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Responsibilities

The Assistant Operations Manager is responsible for daily execution of fulfillment operations within an assigned department or shift, ensuring safe and efficient operations. This role involves leading a team, managing performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.