Lead, DC Operations - Forward Pick (B Shift) | $26.50/hr + $1.00 Shift Differential

adidas; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

adidas in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Lead for DC Operations on Forward Pick (B Shift). You will guide a team of up to 50 hourly staff, utilize RF Guns and WMS, and coach for performance while upholding SOPs and safety standards.

The role emphasizes problem-solving in a highly technical DC setting, with focus on labor allocation, process improvement, and leadership collaboration with supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years related distribution experience and/or training.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 50 hourly associates.
• Utilize RF Guns and kiosks to update transactions in WMS and log LM activities.
• Follow SOPs and act as role model for others.
• Train and coach associates to achieve goals and service levels.
• Mentor teammates for current roles and future opportunities.
• Develop and share best practices to improve processes.
• Foster a positive team environment focused on customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
• Identify and report safety concerns or property damage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem-solving

DC operations

WMS

SOPs

Training

Teamwork

Communication

English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF Guns

WMS system

LM module

Job description

Lead, DC Operations - Forward Pick (B Shift) | $26.50/hr + $1.00 Shift Differential

Purpose: Supports the operations leadership team by contributing to labor allocation, leading meetings, assigning job duties, coaching for success, creating a safe & collaborative work environment, and driving process improvement. The role will be very technical and require strong problem-solving skills. Leads will work closely with department supervisors to monitor work flows, manage dwells, and drive overall shift performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Operation Supervisor to lead a team of up to 50 hourly associates
• Utilize warehouse tools, including radio frequency hand held units (“RF Guns”) and computer kiosks, to update transactions within the warehouse management system (WMS) and log activities in the Labor Management (LM) module
• Understand and act as a role model in following all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Train and coach associates to achieve all operational goals and service levels
• Mentor and develop teammates to perform better in their current roles while preparing them for future career opportunities
• Ability to develop and share best practices
• Help to foster a positive team environment that encourages all associates to provide insights and feedback to improve processes, adapt to an ever-changing business, and stay focused on customer satisfaction
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and orderly working environment
• Identify, report, and follow up on any property damage or safety concerns
• Other duties as assigned

Key Relationships:

• Operations management team
• Human Resources
• Inbound/Outbound Distribution personnel
• Inventory Control associates
• Lean Six Sigma team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Ability to work collaboratively within a large group of co-workers
• Positive and enthusiastic approach
• Strong knowledge of DC operations, including storage methods and material flow
• Performance and metrics driven mindset
• Excel, Outlook, Word and working knowledge of WMS principles

Essential Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• work in a warehouse environment with noise, dust and varying temperatures
• regularly required to talk, hear; sit, stand and/or walk; use fingers, hands, arms and feet to feel, handle, grip, grasp, lift, operate, push, pull, bend, and/or twist for up to twelve (12) hours/day
• occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel and/or crouch
• occasionally lift and carry items such as boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
• work safely on elevated surfaces (2nd level mezzanine)
• able to reliably attend work/scheduled hours

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum of two (2) years related distribution experience and/or training
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required
• Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive benefits including medical dental vision 401k with employer match paid parental leave education assistance and more. Opportunities for growth and development within a global brand that values diversity and innovation.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.

Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

The working location of this position is Indianapolis, IN.

Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE:Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• OWNERSHIP:Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.