DC Weekend Ops Leader: Lean, WMS & Team Training

Foot Locker; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) or Roth 401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Opportunities for Advancement

Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified\n

Strong Company Culture

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Foot Locker is seeking an Area Manager to lead the weekend shift Training team at the Junction City, KS distribution center. This leadership role focuses on safety, efficiency, and team performance while driving continuous improvement.

You will oversee daily operations, start-up meetings, and cost optimization in a fast-paced environment. The role requires 2+ years of leadership experience in a distribution center, proficiency in MS Office, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience; distribution center exp preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong reasoning, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Teamwork and interpersonal communication across levels.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coach your team to achieve daily operational goals.
• Ensure compliance to EHS, quality, and employee relations standards.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools to drive process improvements that optimize cost, efficiency, and product integrity while eliminating waste and process variation.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and teamwork.
• Lead your team's daily shift start-up meetings and contribute input during site production meetings.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support financial planning process.
• Manage labor plans and daily demands, making real-time decisions to optimize service and cost.
• Participate in internal and external audits and resolve findings effectively.
• Support hiring and talent development within your department.
• Troubleshoot WMS issues and support system improvements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork & interpersonal

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Foot Locker is seeking an Area Manager to lead the weekend shift Training team at the Junction City, KS distribution center. This leadership role focuses on safety, efficiency, and team performance while driving continuous improvement.

You will oversee daily operations, start-up meetings, and cost optimization in a fast-paced environment. The role requires 2+ years of leadership experience in a distribution center, proficiency in MS Office, and strong analytical and communication skills.