Supervisor DC Operations

adidas; Spartanburg, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with company match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

adidas Distribution Center in Spartanburg, SC is seeking an Operations Supervisor to optimize DC operations, lead a team, and drive performance with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. You will collaborate with Distribution and Transportation leaders to improve metrics and processes.

You will train and develop associates, manage WCS/WMS systems, and use SAP and Excel for reporting. This role requires hands-on leadership, clear communication, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Experience managing in a distribution center and meeting productivity targets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Willingness to lead lean Six Sigma projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a DC functional area to meet productivity and quality targets.
• Train and develop DC associates.
• Maintain WCS/WMS knowledge.
• Report on operations metrics and safety.
• Drive process improvements and waste elimination.
• Ensure OSHA safety standards and safe environment.
• Identify safety concerns and lead lean initiatives.

Skills

High-volume operations

People management

Data analysis

MS Office proficiency

Safety and OSHA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Excel

WMS

Job description

Purpose

The Operations Supervisor is a member of the Distribution Center management team. They will work to continuously optimize our DC operations by engaging with various stakeholders to improve operational metrics, and refine processes and remove waste from operations. This individual will be a strong people manager with the ability to effectively manage associates with varying levels of experience. The position requires someone who can work both autonomously and collaboratively in a demanding and often ambiguous environment with strong attention to detail and effective prioritization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage specific functional area in Distribution Center and be accountable for achieving all productivity and quality targets
• Train, manage and develop all DC associates
• Maintain full working knowledge of the WCS and WMS platforms
• Manage the collection, reporting and feedback regarding operations functions using SAP, excel, queries and WMS reporting
• Report on operations metrics to evaluate DC area performance in productivity, quality, and safety
• Create 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
• Maintain all OSHA safety standards including all reporting of accidents, injuries, damages, and potential threats to safety
• Direct efforts on having all associates maintain a safe and orderly working environment
• Identify, report, and follow up on any property damage or safety concerns
• Help to lead Lean Six Sigma activities
• Other duties as assigned

Key Relationships

• Interface with Distribution Director and Transportation Director
• Facility Operations and Shift managers
• Area Operations and Forklift associates

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience operating in high-volume distribution operations.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to effectively and efficiently interact with associates and senior DC management team.
• Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines with good planning and organization skills
• Strong analytical and data manipulation skills. Proficient use of Microsoft office applications
• The job requires extensive walking and standing on hard surfaces
• 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 ten (10) 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
• Ability to work safely on elevated surfaces (2nd level mezzanine)

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

• 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.
• At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday.
• The working location of this position is Spartanburg, SC.
• 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.