What are the responsibilities and job description for the DC Coach (Area Manager) position at Converse?
Become part of the Converse Team
Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.
Who Converse represents is who Converse hires. If you're one-of-a-kind, you should try us on.
**CONVERSE DISTRIBUTION CENTER
1460 S. HOFER RANCH ROAD & 4450 E LOWELL STREET, ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA 91761**
2nd Shift: Monday – Friday (1:00PM – 9:45PM)
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
As a Distribution Center Coach, you will lead and influence the input/output of employee production.
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON
You will actively listen and address employees' concerns. You’ll work in harmony with the Flow Support Center in order to make the best business decisions. You’ll process multiple demands to maximize Distribution Center's output. You’ll conduct follow up meetings and be pro-active in assessing the quality of work performed by employees. You’ll provide your team with proper procedures and resources needed to attain results. You will manage your departmental budget; update Production/Status Report daily. Monitor, review and research Kronos and Control Plus reports daily to assure the accuracy of your team production records and paychecks. Maintain high level of floor presence in order to direct the flow of work and make the necessary movement of the team. You’ll counsel employees on conflicting issues while interacting with HR for best solutions and documenting results. Also you’ll attend workflow meetings to plan strategy, discuss pertinent information and share best practices with teammates.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor’s degree or a related discipline and at least 3 years management experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment; or an additional 2 years in lieu of a degree is preferred
- 3 plus years of experience managing employees required
- Working knowledge of automated distribution systems, departmental budgets, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- PC skills required, experience with Excel, Word, SAP, DCMS and Kronos would be a plus.
- Project management skills preferred.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, attentive to details, work well under pressure and able to meet deadlines required.
- Must possess demonstrated ability to work as a team member, handle confidential matters in a professional manner, and lead and influence others to accomplish operational objectives.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal skills, ability to embrace and promote others' ideas, motivate employees, build and maintain working relationships and stay focused.
- Must understand and foster a diverse workforce.
- Able to work overtime with little or no notice before or after scheduled shift.
- Must have ability to access all areas of the warehouse and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
From day one, our full-time team members enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Employee Life Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Childcare financial benefit
- Lane Four – tuition paid online degree program with the University of Memphis https://jobs.nike.com/lane_four
- Short term and long-term disability
- Family Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount on Nike & Converse Product
- Give Your Best – charitable donation and volunteer program, with company match
Nike Distribution Centers
Converse requires all applicants for this position to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire, unless otherwise required by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Converse will make accommodations to individuals who cannot be vaccinated in accordance with applicable law.
Converse is more than a company; it’s a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we’re different.
