Supervisor DC Operations

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.

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

Interface with Distribution Director and Transportation Director

Facility Operations and Shift managers

Area Operations and Forklift associates

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)

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