Overview

Join our team as an Area Manager and lead operations for the first shift Equipment team. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives on problem-solving and delivering results in a fast-paced environment. You’ll oversee safety, efficiency, and team performance while driving continuous improvement at our Sparks, NV distribution center.

 

Responsibilities

• Direct and coach your team to achieve daily operational goals

• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, and safety standards

• Spearhead process improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma tools

• Manage labor plans and make real-time decisions to optimize service and cost

• Lead daily shift meetings and contribute to production planning

• Troubleshoot WMS issues and support system improvements

• Participate in audits and resolve findings effectively

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support financial planning

• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and teamwork

• Support hiring and talent development within your department

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience coaching teams and managing performance
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including familiarity with warehouse management systems
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, and/or other continous improvement practices
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, improve processes, and deliver results
• Confident handling difficult conversations and communicating across different levels of the organization
• Associate’s degree or higher in Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field is a plus
• Comprehensive experience working with Microsoft Office Suite

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Benefits

The annual base salary range is $75,000 - $90,000 / yr. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below:

• Employee Discount 
• Paid Time Off 
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage 
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k) 
• Life Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Opportunities for Advancement 
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses 
• Strong Company Culture 
• Employee Resource Groups