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.
Weekend Shift: Thursday (5am - 12pm), Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5:00am - 5:30pm
Responsibilities Own safety performance for all direct reports & lead any EHS event investigation to closureBe an active participant in programs/committees to prevent environmental and health, quality, and team engagement occurrencesEnsure compliance to EHS, quality, employee relations, etc. guidelines as they relate to the distribution centerDrive improvements that eliminate waste and process variationUtilize lean six sigma tools to drive process improvements- optimizing cost, efficiency and product integrityParticipate in and perform internal audits, assist with external audits, and accurately disposition audit findings while considering costs and customer needsRecognize and communicate customer specific requirementsActively contribute input to the site's daily production meetings & lead daily shift start-up meetings that cover performance for a 3-day window for teamLeverage 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 performanceCreate a short-term plan that identifies risks and opportunities to fulfill customer needs and leverage customer demand when building a long-term production planTroubleshoot WMS level 1 issues as first line of escalation for current functionsDevelop current and future state value stream maps, identifying kaizen actionsUnderstand the opportunity for material / conversion cost productivity specific to products, recognize and identify projects in the areas to cut costsIdentify opportunities to reduce and/or avoid scrap and rework and take action to minimize riskNavigate through appropriation processes to secure funding and develop ROI analysis for funding requestsSupport financial planning processLead a culture of ownership by supporting team with a high Say/Do ratio and ensure consistent and timely accountability and feedback is deliveredEnsure employee relations techniques are employed and that effective communication is used to optimize the operations environmentLeverage thorough selection process for candidate evaluationTie operations metrics to business goals by empowering the workforce through coaching and educationDevelop a teaming culture within current work environment through consistent treatment of all team membersDemonstrate company values & ensure they are enforced throughout the company at all levelsAll other duties as assigned Qualifications Associates Degree or higher in Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field or equivalent years of work related experience preferred2+ years of management experience in a distribution center environment preferredExperience in Lean manufacturing or 6-sigma preferredPrevious knowledge of automated DC Systems and current RF technology preferredComprehensive experience working with Microsoft Office including Word and ExcelStrong reasoning, analytical, and organizational skillsTeamwork and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to communicate with different levels within the organizationAbility to learn and retain a comprehensive understanding of all operating systems and processesAbility to read, write, operate computer, conduct business-related mathematics, and analyze data as required
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BenefitsThe annual base salary range is $70,000 - $90,000 / year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.
Employee Discount Paid Time Off Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage 401(k) | Roth 401(k) Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Opportunities for Advancement Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses Strong Company Culture Employee Resource Groups Connect With Foot Locker Not ready to apply? Connect with Foot Locker for periodic updates about our stores, brands and career opportunities!