Operations Manager - Weekend Shift

Foot Locker•Hampden Township, PA

2d•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The weekend shift Operations Manager oversees the daily operation of the Distribution Center by leading and coordinating the team as well as evaluating methods and procedures for improvements and total quality. In this role, you will focus on innovative and creative ways to achieve desired results in the areas of accuracy, productivity, service, safety, quality, cost effectiveness, and growth and development of team members. Schedule: Friday-Sunday 5:30am-7:00pm

Requirements

5+ years of leadership experience in a distribution center or similar environment
Demonstrated experience getting results through a team
Passion for engagement and boosting staff morale
Teamwork and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
Strategic mindset with capability to plan 3-6 months out
Organization, prioritization, and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles preferred
Manhattan WM experience a plus

Responsibilities

Own EHS Framework elements, proactively lead EHS audit team, and ensure audit findings and corrective actions are resolved
Drive compliance to certifying and regulatory agency requirements, own implementation of risks assessments, and ensure JSAs are updated and accurate
Provide technical guidance for operations, equipment, and special processes and provide input for quality targets and site metric reporting
Understand the high level production processes, ensure compliance of operations, respond to quality findings, and drive timely corrective action implementation
Actively lead and prepare internal and external audits, assess quality risks, and implement processes for improvement
Champion continuous improvement, apply Lean Six Sigma tools to drive consensus on process improvements, and mentor others in Lean Six Sigma tools and applicability
Participate in the development of Operating Plans- budget and predict, request, and provide rationale for deviations from forecasts (R/O’s)
Deliver capacity studies and data to support requests for P&E and resources
Conduct scrap or yield reviews to drive cost improvements and throughput
Recognize the deliverable metrics for the various business functions and identifies productivity trends and data analysis
Assess and define reaction plans for an un-forecasted delivery, quality, or operations event
Lead daily production meetings at beginning of day, mid-day, and end of shift
Provide analysis and guidance to support Sales and Operations requests and plans
Guide execution of future state value stream actions
Develop long term plan to mitigate risks, improve OTD, and expedite opportunities to meet customer demands
Coordinate with the customer-facing teams to decide delivery priorities, allocate resources to execute production plans, and conduct long range labor plans
Understand levers to influence production output and inventory control
Lead cross-functional team performance and engage team in defining team metrics and accountable goals that aligns to recognition
Utilize positive employee relations and apply effective communication to recognize and resolve concerns
Assess team dynamics and site culture to drive engagement
Own development plan for direct reports to ensure continued growth of leadership and communication skills