Wilkes Barre Lead, DC Operations (Wed Sat, 6am 430pm) PA

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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 & collaborative work environment, and driving process improvement. This leader will act as cultural ambassador that views the business holistically. The role will be very technical and require strong problem-solving skills. Leads will work closely with department supervisors to monitor work flows, manage dwells, and drive overall shift performance. Shift: Wednesday - Saturday, 6:00AM - 4:30PM Key Relationships (Internal): Operations leadership team, Supervisors & Human Resources Key Relationships (External): Distribution consumers and stakeholders Leadership team Operations shift management Other internal departments Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with supervisor to lead a team of up to 50 hourly associates Understand and act as a role model in following all standard operating procedures (SOPs) Develop and maintain a safe work environment Ability to reward and recognize performance Train and coach associates to achieve all operational goals and service levels Mentor and develop teammates to perform better in their current roles while preparing them for future career opportunities Ability to develop and share best practices 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 Utilize warehouse tools, including radio frequency hand held units (“RF Guns”) and computer kiosks, to update transactions within the warehouse management system (WMS) and log activities in the labor management (LM) module Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language Excellent communication skills Ability to work collaboratively within a large group of co-workers Positive and enthusiastic approach Strong knowledge of DC operations, including storage methods and material flow Performance and metrics driven mindset Excel, Outlook, Word and working knowledge of WMS principles Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: regularly required to talk or hear; stand or walk; use fingers, hands and arms to feel, handle, grip, grasp, lift, push and pull for up to twelve (12) hours/day able to work in a warehouse environment and operate powered industrial equipment as required able to reliably attend work/scheduled hours occasionally required to sit; bending, twisting, climb or balance; lift and carry items such as boxes weighing up to forty (40) pounds; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of two (2) years related distribution experience and/or training Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR. COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.. OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through. INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things. TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset. INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards. RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all. At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage. – Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You – By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers. Job Title: Lead, DC Operations (Wed-Sat, 6am-4:30pm) TEAM: Supply Chain & Sourcing Location: Wilkes-Barre State: PA Country/Region: US Contract Type: Full time Number: 550594 Date: Oct 8, 2026 Apply now » Find similar jobs: Home Search Jobs Imprint Legal Notice Privacy Notice Contact Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. THROUGH SPORT, WE HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES. © 2026 adidas. All Rights Reserved.