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Job Description
Distribution Center Area Manager - Weekend Shift Foot Locker - 3.8 Sparks, NV Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $90,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Volunteer time off Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Cost management Financial planning Financial operations Computer operation Customer communication Operational analysis Performance improvement leadership Workplace incident investigation management EHS Distribution operations staff productivity improvements Production schedule optimization Computer literacy Operational management Coaching Associate's degree in logistics Internal compliance auditing Labor cost analysis Six Sigma methodology implementation Value stream mapping Environmental compliance Warehouse management system Shift management Performance feedback (performance evaluation method) Incident Escalation ROI Environmental health Team development Recruitment and selection Analysis skills Managing supply chain operations teams
Full Job Description Overview:
Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we're rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression. As part of the DICK'S Sporting Goods family, you're backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We're looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what's next. Whether you're building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you'll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands' impact in the communities we serve. Come change the game with us. Apply today! Join our team as an Area Manager and lead operations in a fast-paced distribution center. You'll oversee safety, efficiency, and team performance while driving continuous improvement. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives on problem-solving and delivering results.
Responsibilities:
Own safety performance for all direct reports & lead any EHS event investigation to closure Active participant in programs/committees that are proactive in preventing environmental and health, quality, and team engagement occurrences Ensure compliance to EHS, quality, employee relations, etc. guidelines as it relates to the distribution center Drive improvements that eliminate waste and process variation Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools to drive process improvements, optimizing cost, efficiency and product integrity Participate in and perform internal audits and assist with external audits, including dispositioning audit findings while considering costs and customer needs Recognize and communicate customer specific requirements Actively contribute input to the site's daily production meetings & lead daily shift start-up meetings covering team's performance for a 3-day window Leverage daily labor plans to make decisions to optimize service & cost (i.e. labor sharing or VTO) Assess daily demands and execute effective reaction plans by tracking performance Create a short-term plan that identifies risks and opportunities to fulfill customer needs and leverage customer demand when building a long-term production plan Troubleshoot WMS level 1 issues as first line of escalation for current functions Develop current and future state value stream maps, identifying kaizen actions Maintain an understanding of the opportunity for material / conversion cost productivity specific to products; recognize and identify projects in the areas to cut costs Identify opportunities to reduce and/or avoid scrap and rework and take action to minimize risk Navigate through appropriation processes to secure funding and develop ROI analysis for funding requests Support financial planning process Lead a culture of ownership by supporting team with a high Say/Do ratio and ensure consistent and timely accountability and feedback is delivered Ensure employee relations techniques are employed and that effective communication is used to optimize the Operations environment Leverage thorough selection process for candidate evaluation Tie operations metrics to business goals by empowering the workforce through coaching and education Develop a teaming culture within current work environment through consistent treatment of all team members Demonstrate company values & ensure they are enforced throughout the company at all levels All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Associates Degree or higher in Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field or equivalent years of work related experience preferred 2+ years of management experience in a distribution center environment preferred Experience in Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma preferred Previous knowledge of automated DC Systems and current RF technology preferred Comprehensive experience working with Microsoft Office suite Strong reasoning, analytical, and organizational skills Teamwork and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with different levels within the organization Ability to learn and retain a comprehensive understanding of all operating systems and processes Ability to read, write, operate computer, conduct business-related mathematics, and analyze data as required #LI-AF1
Benefits:
The annual base salary range is $75,000 - $90,000 / year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below. Employee Discount Paid Time Off Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage 401(k) | Roth 401(k) Stock Purchase Plan Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Opportunities for Advancement Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses Strong Company Culture Employee Resource Groups
