Function Lead

Walgreens; Williamston (SC); On-site; USD 30,679 - 44,909; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is looking for a Distribution Center Function Lead in Williamston, SC. This role involves coordinating daily operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and accuracy in a distribution center environment.

The successful candidate will oversee shift activities, monitor performance metrics, and facilitate team training. A background in labor management and operational processes is preferred, along with a related degree.

Salary is competitive with a range from $22.27 to $32.60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, walk, and work in a distribution center for extended periods.
• Basic skill in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift activities and ensure staffing readiness.
• Monitor daily productivity, quality, safety, and attendance metrics.
• Facilitate training and onboarding of new hires.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Operational process improvement

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Labor Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Job Summary

The Distribution Center Function Lead coordinates the safe, efficient, and accurate execution of daily operations within assigned functional area(s). This role leads shift readiness activities, coordinates labor deployment, monitors labor management dashboards, obtains productivity and quality performance reports, and champions adherence to safety and operational standards. The Function Lead facilitates training and operational readiness and maintains required operational and safety documentation. This position may provide coverage across multiple departments based on business needs.

Job 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 key performance indicators (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.

Basic 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 of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience using Labor Management Systems (LMS).
• Familiarity with productivity, quality, or safety metrics in an operations environment.

EEO Statement

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Salary Range

$22.27 - $32.60 / Hourly