Area Manager (Hebron, KY)

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Responsibilities

Lead team of supervisors and warehouse staff of up to 220 on assigned shift to hit productivity, quality, safety, and ship on time targets
Partner directly with the General Manager, Assistant General Manager, and Operations Managers to support teams to meet business goals
Engage with team during shift to promote positive culture and maintain high levels of quality, safety, and performance
Ability to shift plan and labor share in accordance with daily goals and order numbers
Facilitate open communication between shifts to ensure teamwork to achieve common goal
Provide direction to supervisors and leads in department and across shifts to ensure changes/updates in policy and procedure are communicated

Coaching, training, and re-training associates on labeling/packaging procedure
Resolving employee relations matters and conflicts, working with HR to develop sustainable solutions
Monitor productivity and make recommendations to reach and exceed metrics
Administer progressive discipline due to employee behavioral/productivity issues
Help contributors understand and connect to our vision, mission, strategy, and business priorities
Ensure the safety of all team members by teaching, promoting, and exemplifying safety guidelines
Manage leads to ensure they are working closely with team members by training, coaching, and problem-solving issues with orders (if applicable)
Uphold company policies and professional workplace behavior by leading by example
Problem solving in real time using counting and basic math
Familiar with Warehouse Management Software to track and solve problems with orders
Work cooperatively with other managers, supervisors, coordinators, and leads
Ability to have a flexible schedule and come in outside of normal working hours to provide coverage for management staff when needed

Minimum of 1 years of operations experience in a warehouse/distribution, logistics environment
3-5 years in supervisory role, preferably with a focus in a distribution center/warehouse environment

Familiar with Warehouse Management Software to track and solve problems with orders
Must be able to display effective communication to associate, management and executive staff members
Prior experience creating and executing a shift plan

Proficient use of Microsoft Office, including Excel, as well as Google Suite, Gmail

Ability to follow procedure, practice sound judgment and practice a fair and consistent management style
Comfortable working and communicating with a diverse employee demographic
Excellent multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize
Physical Demands

OT required during peak season (25-30% of the time)