Distribution Center Area Manager - 1st Shift

Foot Locker, Inc.; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Foot Locker, Inc. in Sparks, NV is seeking an Area Manager to lead the first shift Equipment team at the distribution center. You will direct staff, drive safety and efficiency, and implement continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced operation.

The role requires coaching and performance management skills, strong knowledge of warehouse systems, and a background in Lean/Six Sigma. This on-site leadership position offers opportunities for advancement and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching teams and managing performance.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coach your team to achieve daily operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, and safety standards.
• Spearhead process improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma tools.
• Manage labor plans and make real-time decisions to optimize service and cost.
• Lead daily shift meetings and contribute to production planning.
• Troubleshoot WMS issues and support system improvements.
• Participate in audits and resolve findings effectively.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support financial planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and teamwork.
• Support hiring and talent development within your department.

Skills

Coaching teams

Performance management

Warehouse systems

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Associate degree or higher in Logistics/Operations/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.

As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.

Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.

Come change the game with us.

Join our team as an Area Manager and lead operations for the first shift Equipment team. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives on problem-solving and delivering results in a fast-paced environment. You’ll oversee safety, efficiency, and team performance while driving continuous improvement at our Sparks, NV distribution center.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coach your team to achieve daily operational goals
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, and safety standards
• Spearhead process improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma tools
• Manage labor plans and make real-time decisions to optimize service and cost
• Lead daily shift meetings and contribute to production planning
• Troubleshoot WMS issues and support system improvements
• Participate in audits and resolve findings effectively
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support financial planning
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and teamwork
• Support hiring and talent development within your department

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience coaching teams and managing performance
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including familiarity with warehouse management systems
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, and/or other continous improvement practices
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, improve processes, and deliver results
• Confident handling difficult conversations and communicating across different levels of the organization
• Associate’s degree or higher in Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field is a plus
• Comprehensive experience working with Microsoft Office Suite

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Benefits

The annual base salary range is $75,000 - $90,000 / yr. 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