Distribution Center Area Manager - Weekend 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) | Roth 401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Opportunities for Advancement

Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified C…

Strong Company Culture

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Foot Locker, Inc. is seeking an Area Manager to lead the weekend Picking team in our Sparks distribution center. You will oversee safety, efficiency, and shift performance, coach the team, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced operation.

The role requires strong Lean/Six Sigma know-how, experience with warehouse management systems, and the ability to manage labor plans and real-time decisions. The schedule is Friday to Sunday with a weekday shift of six hours.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching teams, managing performance, and holding people accountable.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including familiarity with warehouse management systems.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement practices.
• The ability to troubleshoot problems, improve processes, and deliver results.
• Confident handling difficult conversations across organizational levels.

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

Warehouse management systems

Lean/Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication across levels

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

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.

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

Schedule

Friday-Sunday 4:00am-5:30pm + one 6 hour weekday shift of your choosing

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, managing performance, and holding people accountable
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including familiarity with warehouse management systems
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other continous improvement practices
• The 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