Area Manager-Supply Chain Jobs

The Area Manager supervises associates and manages the day to day operations of an assigned area within a distribution center. The position achieves results (operation, financial & service results) through directing and supporting the activities of Associates who perform various distribution center operating functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish daily and weekly priorities and production plans
• Communicate values, strategies, objectives, and assigning accountabilities
• Schedule Associates and assigning work as well as monitor and revise schedules and work
• Plan, monitor, appraise, and manage performance results
• Educate and develop Associates to increase their capabilities and job performance as well as to follow and maintain established company, federal, state and local policies and procedures
• Evaluate new equipment and techniques for process improvements
• Enforce systems, policies, procedures and productivity standards and ensure corrective actions are administered for all violations and then submitted to HR for record keeping as well as work with temporary staffing service onsite management to ensure temporary associates similarly held accountable
• Ensure associates attend all training/cross-training on the day and time scheduled and otherwise ensure 100% compliance with equipment operator and cross-training goals
• Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
• Create a climate of openness, trust and respect for each Associate
• Maintain and keep accurate staff attendance, vacation, personal time off, sickness, funeral, and other attendance standards
• Ensure equipment is maintained, identify needed repairs and ensure that equipment gets repaired in a timely manner
• Ensure the work environment is maintained in a clean & safe status
• Initiate, lead and participate in special projects
• Evaluate & recommend process changes to improve efficiencies, safety, etc.
• Identify and explain budget & service level variances, identify corrective actions
• Manage operation to meet the financial targets and assigned service levels assigned
• Ensure associates have the proper tools to perform their duties
• Maintain positive and productive continuity with each Associate and their work teams
• Research, compile, initiate, sort and analyze production performance records and data
• Be open to new ideas and ways to achieve results
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the job
• Resolve and report production issues
• Report and respond to any unsafe and unclean work environments and violations
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn other areas of the distribution center operations
• Select, orient, train, coach, counsel and discipline Associates
• Develop managerial and leadership competencies by participating in all company-sponsored education workshops and leadership development training, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional organizations
• Ensure Associates are properly trained & certified to operate equipment
• Investigate all equipment incidents and document Incident Reports as well as schedule all Situational Management meetings and implement all countermeasures and corrective actions in a timely manner
• Schedule departmental trainers for new hire orientation and new hire on the job training

Scope

• Supervisory Responsibility

Direct: Non-Exempt Employees

Job Qualifications – Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years or more of related experience as an individual contributor; Bachelor’s degree plus two or more years of experience supervising production personnel (ideally in Distribution) preferred
• Strong influence and motivational skills
• Intermediate level experienced with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of business concepts (DC operations management concepts preferred)
• Multi-tasking skills
• Knowledge of supervisory & leadership skills

Competencies:

Leadership - Models the Company’s values and influences others to achieve individual or team objectives.

Communication - Clearly conveys information through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that is understandable, easy to retain and timely.

Initiative - Approaches work objectives with a sense of urgency and a dedication to exceeding performance expectations.

Problem-solving/Decision-making - Accurately identifies problems, issues and opportunities, collects data to draw conclusions and chooses a course of action based on facts.

Planning & Organization - Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work objectives are met.

Policy Compliance - Manages in accordance with Company policies and procedures and promotes compliance in others.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
• Lift 50 pounds
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone

Safety:

The candidate must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $72,000-$84,700 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 120 hours per year and paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law. The Company observes two (2) Company paid holidays. Associates earn up to 64 hours as additional Floating Holidays.

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We're a 45 year-old, $6.5 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,300 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.