Distribution Center Area Manager - Weekend Shift

Area Manager

The Area Manager is responsible for achieving key organizational goals of the distribution center through the efficient use of staff and systems on a day-to-day operational basis. The Area Manager will have full responsibility for implementing and executing all operations programs, policies, and systems within their department.

Responsibilities :

• Own safety performance for all direct reports & lead any EHS event investigation to closure
• Be an active participant in programs / committees to prevent environmental and health, quality, and team engagement occurrences
• Ensure compliance to EHS, quality, employee relations, etc. guidelines as they relate to the distribution center
• Drives 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, assist with external audits, and accurately disposition 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 that cover performance for a 3-day window for team
• 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
• Understand 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 :

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines : Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews. AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and ID verification.

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