ICQA Operations Lead — Inventory & Quality

Foot Locker; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; 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

Courses

Strong Company Culture

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Foot Locker is seeking an Operations Manager for Inventory Control & Quality Assurance (ICQA) to lead accuracy, quality, and process reliability at the Reno Distribution Center. This role suits a leader who identifies risks early, holds teams accountable, and partners across functions to stabilize performance as volume grows.

You will coach Area Managers and collaborate with production and customer-facing teams to prioritize work, maintain throughput, and uphold quality-first decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading teams of 15+ employees in distribution or manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical and analytical skills to interpret metrics and drive decisions.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Associate's degree or higher required.
• Experience in mid-to-large-scale operations.
• Scheduling flexibility to support peak seasons.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS and quality programs including internal audits and corrective actions.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and adherence to processes; resolve non-conformance issues.
• Identify risks early and elevate appropriately to protect outcomes.
• Participate in daily leadership rituals and present team results.
• Analyze metrics to set priorities and drive root-cause problem solving.
• Maintain quality standards across departments and address gaps.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Excel proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

Manhattan WM

Manhattan Active

Job description

Foot Locker is seeking an Operations Manager for Inventory Control & Quality Assurance (ICQA) to lead accuracy, quality, and process reliability at the Reno Distribution Center. This role suits a leader who identifies risks early, holds teams accountable, and partners across functions to stabilize performance as volume grows.

You will coach Area Managers and collaborate with production and customer-facing teams to prioritize work, maintain throughput, and uphold quality-first decisions.