Distribution Center Area Manager - 3rd Shift

Distribution Center Area Manager - 3rd Shift

Foot Locker

Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year.

The 3rd shift 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. They have full responsibility for implementing and executing all operations programs, policies, and systems within their department.

• Own safety performance for all direct reports & lead any EHS event investigation to closure
• Actively participate 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
• Drive improvements that eliminate waste and process variation
• Learn and retain a comprehensive understanding of all operating systems and processes
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools to drive process improvements which optimize 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 and 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 leverages 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 and recognize and identify projects 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

• 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, including Word and Excel
• Strong reasoning, analytical, and organizational skills
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to communicate with different levels within the organization
• Ability to read, write, operate computer, conduct business-related mathematics, and analyze data as required

• 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