Operations Manager - Inventory/QA

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a decisive, metrics‑driven Operations Manager for Inventory Control & Quality Assurance (ICQA) to lead accuracy, quality, and process reliability across our Reno Distribution Center. This role is ideal for a confident operator who can identify risks early, hold teams accountable, develop leaders, and influence peers through assertive, respectful communication. You will be a key partner in stabilizing and advancing the facility’s performance as volume grows.

 

Shift: 1st shift (Monday-Friday 6:00am-4:00pm)

 

Responsibilities

·  Lead EHS and quality programs, including internal audits, corrective actions, and compliance with regulatory and certifying requirements.
·  Ensure inventory accuracy, adherence to defined processes, and timely resolution of non‑conformance issues.
·  Identify risks early and escalate appropriately to protect accuracy and quality outcomes.
·  Participate in daily leadership rituals including the morning meeting, mid‑day Gemba walk, and afternoon planning, presenting team results and risk areas.
·  Analyze metrics to determine daily priorities and direct the team toward root‑cause problem solving.
·  Ensure quality standards are upheld across all departments, addressing gaps directly and constructively.
·  Utilize Lean/LSS tools to evaluate workflows, drive process improvements, and reduce scrap, waste, or inefficiencies.
·  Support operating plans, capacity studies, forecasting, and weekly production planning sessions to align resources with operational goals.
·  Lead, coach, and develop Area Managers and functional teams, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and consistent execution.
·  Collaborate with customer‑facing and production teams to prioritize work, allocate labor, and maintain throughput without compromising quality.
·  Communicate clearly across the facility to align on priorities, escalate risks, and reinforce quality‑first decision‑making.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications

·  3–4+ years leading teams of 30+ employees in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
·  Experience in mid‑to‑large‑scale operations.
·  Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret metrics, identify risks, and make data‑based decisions.

 

Preferred Qualifications

·  Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
·  2+ years of management experience in a Distribution Center environment
·  Experience in inventory control, quality systems, or EHS programs.
·  Background using Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Benefits

The annual base salary range is $85,000 - $105,000 / year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. 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) 
·  Stock Purchase Plan 
·  Life Insurance 
·  Flexible Spending Account 
·  Opportunities for Advancement 
·  Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses 
·  Strong Company Culture 
·  Employee Resource Groups