Distribution Center Area Manager - 3rd Shift

Foot Locker•Spanish Springs, NV

7d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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Responsibilities

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