Lead, DC Operations

Purpose

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

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Operations Supervisor to lead a team of up to 50 hourly associates.
• Use warehouse tools, including radio frequency handheld 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 operational goals and service levels.
• Mentor and develop teammates for current roles and future career opportunities.
• Develop and share best practices.
• Foster a positive team environment that encourages feedback, process improvement, adaptability, and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and orderly working environment.
• Identify, report, and follow up on property damage or safety concerns.
• Participate in Lean Six Sigma activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Relationships

• Operations management team
• Human Resources
• Inbound and 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 coworkers.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong knowledge of distribution center operations, including storage methods and material flow.
• Performance- and metrics-driven mindset.
• Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, and Word, plus working knowledge of WMS principles.

Essential Functions

• Work regularly in a warehouse environment with noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Talk, hear, sit, stand, and walk; use fingers, hands, arms, and feet to feel, handle, grip, grasp, lift, operate, push, pull, bend, and twist for up to 12 hours per day.
• Occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Occasionally lift and carry items such as boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work safely on elevated surfaces, including a second-level mezzanine.
• Reliably attend work and scheduled hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of related distribution experience and/or training.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.

Company Culture

adidas fosters an athlete’s mindset through courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity, and respect. The company also emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of its culture and talent processes.