Distribution Lead; Control Room ~ BHN, Thurs - Sat

Shift / Pay Rate

Back Half Night (BHN), Thurs - Sat 5:00pm - 5:00am

$25.50 plus $2.50 shift differential

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 a 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 workflows, manage dwells, and drive overall shift performance.

Operations leadership team, Supervisors & Human Resources

Distribution consumers and stakeholders

• Collaborate with supervisor and all operational/support staff to meet daily SLA goals
• Understand and act as a role model in following all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Troubleshoot and problem‑solve operational issues throughout the warehouse, escalating to senior management and support staff when applicable
• Analyze and decipher operational data through reporting and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), recognizing trends in order/product flow
• Develop and maintain a safe work environment
• Recognize and reward 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
• 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 handheld units (“RF Guns”) and computer kiosks, to update transactions within the warehouse management system (WMS) and log activities in the labor management (LM) module

• Required to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language
• Excel, Outlook, Word and working knowledge of WMS principles
• 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

• Regularly required to talk or hear; sit, 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
• Reliable attendance at scheduled hours
• Occasionally required to sit, bend, twist, climb or balance; lift and carry items such as boxes weighing up to forty (40) pounds; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years related distribution experience and/or training
• adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Adidas offers robust and progressive medical benefits, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, surrogate and fertility support, short and long‑term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee‑paid coverage. Employee 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full‑time employees eligible for education assistance and generous leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance; accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service; twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.