Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization
This hourly position 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 requires strong problem-solving skills and close collaboration with department supervisors to monitor workflows, manage dwells, and drive overall shift performance.
Key Relationships
- Operations leadership team
- Supervisors and Human Resources
- Distribution consumers and stakeholders
- Other internal departments
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a supervisor to lead a team of up to 50 hourly associates.
- Follow and role-model standard operating procedures.
- Develop and maintain a safe work environment.
- Reward and recognize performance.
- Train and coach associates to achieve operational goals and service levels.
- Mentor and develop teammates for current and future career opportunities.
- Develop and share best practices.
- Create a positive team environment that encourages process-improvement feedback and customer focus.
- Use warehouse tools, including RF handheld units and computer kiosks, to update transactions in the warehouse management system and log activities in the labor management module.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate within a large group.
- Positive and enthusiastic approach.
- Strong knowledge of distribution center operations, storage methods, and material flow.
- Performance- and metrics-driven mindset.
- Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, Word, and working knowledge of warehouse management systems.
Physical Requirements
The employee must be able to stand or walk; use their fingers, hands, and arms; lift, push, and pull for up to 12 hours per day; work in a warehouse environment; operate powered industrial equipment as required; and reliably attend scheduled hours. The role may require lifting and carrying boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years of related distribution experience and/or training.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
Benefits and Culture
adidas offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, disability, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase, education assistance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, paid holidays, and bonus opportunities. adidas is an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and individual expression.