Production Control Coordinator | Columbus | Multiple Shifts

Lululemon Athletica; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Mental health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Parenthood top-up

Development course offerings

Mentorship programs

Job summary

lululemon Athletica is seeking a Production Control Coordinator to manage the flow of work across Ecom, Retail, Strat, Transfers, and Footwear departments within the North America Distribution Centers. The role focuses on waving, queue management, and workload optimization to meet SLAs.

The candidate will monitor reports, investigate issues, and update wave rules while collaborating with teammates and leadership to ensure accurate, timely operation.

Qualifications

• Experience with Manhattan WMS preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with the business both written and verbally.
• Effectively works independently and with minimal direction.
• Strong computer skills and some experience with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate release of work to Ecom, Retail, Strat, Transfers, and Footwear departments.
• Monitor the order queue for all workstreams in the DC by analyzing reports.
• Investigate waving issues and coordinate resolutions with teams.
• Update wave rules and monitor for accuracy.
• Build strong relationships through effective communication and teamwork.
• Support shift with reports, training, and process improvements.

Skills

Manhattan WMS

Organizational skills

Communication (written)

Independent work

Excel

Tools

Manhattan WMS

Job description

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, and connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

ABOUT THIS TEAM

Our Global Distribution DC Support Functions are part of our greater lululemon Supply Chain organization. This team is responsible for the overall Health and Safety, Facilities and Production Control of our North America Distribution Centers. The Production Control Team is a fast paced team in a unique position to support the distribution business at every level of operation. This team supplies the flow of work to the distribution centers and works with the teams on the ground to prioritize and execute that workload.

We are hiring into multiple shifts:

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Under the leadership of the Production Control Supervisor, the Production Control Coordinator coordinates the release of work to the Ecom, Retail, Strat, Transfers, and Footwear departments through strategic workflow management. They investigate waving issues and use a high level of communication to reach resolutions to meet specific department and company SLAs (service level agreements). This role will play a crucial part in waving, order queue maintenance, and work flow optimization within the DC.

• Responsible for the waving and workflow to all departments for a distribution center campus, and providing direction for the shift
• Continuously monitors the order queue for all workstreams in the distribution centers by analyzing various reports
• Investigates waving issues and fallout for all departments by analyzing reports as well as sending out research to respective teams for resolution and following up to ensure a timely action
• Updates wave rules based on business need and monitor for accuracy
• Collaborates with team members in a supportive and open manner
• With minimal supervision, make decisions in the moment and understand the impact on the operation/business
• Builds strong and trusting relationships with all levels in the organization through effective communication
• Updates reports throughout shift and share shift metrics
• Engages in training, team building, meetings, and personal development
• Supports with other requests from management and internal/external partners as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Manhattan WMS preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with the business both written and verbally
• Effectively works independently and with minimal direction
• Strong computer skills and some experience with Microsoft Excel
• Experience analyzing reports and building templatesAbility to meet attendance requirements
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment
• Flexible and adaptable with schedule which could include nights, working required holidays, some weekends with occasional after-hours requirements and overtime
• Must be able to understand, speak, and read English with sufficient proficiency to follow safety and other policies, trainings, and instructions. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

MUST HAVES

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same.
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.

Compensation and Benefits Package

Typical Hiring Range: $22.95 - $25.50/hour, subject to minimum wage in the location

Target Bonus: 5%

Total Target Base Pay Range: $24.10 - $26.78/hour

Additional Shift Premiums: $1.00 - $1.00, depending on location

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional team performance. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our offerings, employees are eligible for our compensation bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth

Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Parenthood top-up

Extensive catalog of development course offerings

People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

ACERCA DE ESTE EQUIPO

APTITUDES

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us [e-mail] . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.
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