Operations Manager - Inventory/QA

Foot Locker•Sparks, NV

23h•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Foot Locker is seeking a decisive, metrics-driven Operations Manager for Inventory Control & Quality Assurance (ICQA) at its Reno Distribution Center. The role leads inventory accuracy, quality, and process reliability while helping stabilize and improve facility performance as volume grows. The manager identifies risks early, holds teams accountable, supports employee development, and influences peers through assertive, respectful communication. The position leads EHS and quality programs, oversees compliance and resolution of non-conformance issues, and works with customer-facing and production teams to prioritize work, allocate labor, and maintain throughput without compromising quality. It also supports operational planning, capacity studies, forecasting, and weekly production planning. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (1st shift).

Requirements

3–4+ years leading teams of 30+ employees in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
Experience in mid-to-large-scale operations.
Strong technical and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret metrics, identify risks, and make data-based decisions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
2+ years of management experience in a Distribution Center environment.
Experience in inventory control, quality systems, or EHS programs.
Background using Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead EHS and quality programs, including internal audits, corrective actions, and compliance with regulatory and certifying requirements.
Ensure inventory accuracy, adherence to defined processes, and timely resolution of non-conformance issues.
Identify risks early and escalate appropriately to protect accuracy and quality outcomes.
Participate in daily leadership rituals, including the morning meeting, mid-day Gemba walk, and afternoon planning; present team results and risk areas.
Analyze metrics to determine daily priorities and direct the team toward root-cause problem solving.
Ensure quality standards are upheld across all departments, addressing gaps directly and constructively.
Use Lean/Six Sigma tools to evaluate workflows, drive process improvements, and reduce scrap, waste, or inefficiencies.
Support operating plans, capacity studies, forecasting, and weekly production planning sessions to align resources with operational goals.
Lead, coach, and develop Area Managers and functional teams, fostering accountability, learning, and consistent execution.
Collaborate with customer-facing and production teams to prioritize work, allocate labor, and maintain throughput without compromising quality.
Communicate across the facility to align priorities, escalate risks, and reinforce quality-first decision-making.