DC Function Lead - Safety, Productivity & Training

Walgreens; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens Distribution Center is seeking a Function Lead to coordinate safe, efficient daily operations within assigned areas. You will lead shift readiness, oversee staffing, equipment, system access, and work areas to support safe and efficient operations.

You will monitor KPIs, champion safety, and drive improvements across departments as needed, with a focus on teamwork and operational resilience in a fast-paced distribution center environment.

Qualifications

• Basic level skill in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook for email and calendar management.
• Basic level skill in Microsoft Word.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work in a distribution center environment for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Supports a safe work environment by communicating and reinforcing safety standards, policies, and safe work practices.
• Conducts safety observations, audits, and near-miss reporting; escalates hazards as needed.
• Coordinates and oversees opening and closing shift activities, including readiness of staffing, equipment, system access, and work areas to support safe and efficient operations.
• Participates in daily huddles, shift handoffs, and tier meetings to review performance.
• Facilitates onboarding and training of new hires within assigned department(s).
• Acts as a coordination point for daily operational questions, helping team members navigate the workplace and access information and resources needed to execute work effectively.
• Coordinates workflow and labor priorities across the shift; identifies misalignments and communicates adjustments to leadership.
• Escalates operational constraints or bottlenecks that affect throughput.
• Ensures accurate data entry and validation for WLM, labor tracking, and productivity systems.
• Monitors, interprets, and communicates KPIs such as daily productivity, quality, safety, and attendance metrics.
• Recommends methods to improve operational processes within functional area, including enhancements to equipment use, system workflows, and daily activities within the area of responsibility.
• Contributes to a positive team environment by encouraging participation in distribution center activities, initiatives, and events.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Walgreens Distribution Center is seeking a Function Lead to coordinate safe, efficient daily operations within assigned areas. You will lead shift readiness, oversee staffing, equipment, system access, and work areas to support safe and efficient operations.

You will monitor KPIs, champion safety, and drive improvements across departments as needed, with a focus on teamwork and operational resilience in a fast-paced distribution center environment.