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We are currently recruiting for the position of Area ManagerNew Hire Recruiting, Onboarding and Probationary Employee DevelopmentObjective: to assist Human Resources with the appropriate selection of candidates for open positions within the operations; ensures the onboarding process is a comfortable experience and provides for an easy transition into the operational team; actively manages a new hires training and development throughout their probationary period and to ensure a successful transition to that of a safe and productive full time employee

• Works closely with Human Resources on applicant selection and screening.
• Interview potential workforce applicants; takes applicants on tour of facility and demonstrates jobs duties and “day in the life” expectations.
• Works closely with Human Resources during onboarding process; introduces new employees to operational team; works to ensure a comfortable transition for all new hires into the operation.
• Ensures that all employees are properly trained, have the capability and ability, and are properly certified to operate required material handling equipment (MHE) in a safe and productive manner.
• Responsible for the new hire development; conducts weekly performance reviews and provides continual and daily feedback on both positive and negative performance through the use of the 12 week training guide.
• Provides one on one mentoring and coaching to new employees to ensure they are able to meet productivity and quality goals such that they are properly prepared to contribute to operational success.
• Exemplifies safe work behaviors and champions safe work practices; instills this commitment into new hire work behaviors.
• Frequently communicates with Human Resources where new hires are unable to satisfy requirements of their position or are not able to meet job demands; initiates appropriate progressive discipline where required.

Employee Training, Development and Performance ManagementObjective: ensures that each employee is properly trained and consistently meeting safety, quality and productivity goals

• Works with Human Resources to ensure that all required annual training, OSHA, customer and company required, is conducted for all employees.
• Creates training schedules to ensure business demands are uninterrupted and are time efficient.
• Facilitates and/or instructs training classes in order to meet operational and business requirements.
• Actively monitors employee performance through the use of labor management tools and addresses any deficiencies through mentorship, training or progressive discipline.
• Administers appropriate documentation and progressive discipline as per company policy.
• Monitors employee development and performance, recommends training and promotions to higher levels of skill based pay model.
• Responsible to facilitate the annual performance evaluation process; collects feedback from frontline leadership, Human Resources and Senior Management to author a written performance document; conducts feedback sessions with employees to administer review.

Operational PlanningObjective: set daily work plan by balancing labor against workload requirements and actively monitor results

• Monitor the use of overtime to minimize use and provide work/life balance.
• During off peak periods, ensure proper staffing adjustments are made through the proper re-allocation of labor to other duties or through the use of voluntary time off to maximize efficiencies.
• Review daily actuals to work plan and evaluate failures, setbacks and successes.
• Mentor shift leadership to make sure appropriate workflow and labor decisions are being made that maximize productivity and efficiency without compromising safety or quality.
• Facilitate the completion and communication of priority inbound and outbound trailers with Customer Service to customer.
• Responds to requests for information or other tasks that are not routine or that would otherwise distract the shift leadership from effectively managing labor resources to achieving the daily work plan.
• Flexible to fill in and cover for frontline leadership unscheduled and schedule absence, vacation or leaves.

Operational and Process ImprovementObjective: actively engages and supports the planned review and improvement of process and operational activities to foster a culture of continuous improvement

• Establishes preferred methods and best practices for each job function.
• Performs time studies to identify redundancy and eliminate waste.
• Supports continuous improvement in the operation by identifying areas of opportunity and leading Kaizen events to identify root causes to issues and develop appropriate solutions and responses.

Skills/Qualifications

• Previous experience in managing or supervising others in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Intimate knowledge of Shipping/Receiving, Warehouse, Inventory and Material Handling operations, methods, and practices.
• Strong computer skills related to the use of Microsoft Office products, Warehouse and Inventory Management systems and Productivity Tracking Software.
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral) along with a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to operate and train Employees on all equipment associated within a warehousing environment. (Forklift, deep reach, pallet jack, RF scanner.
• Must be flexible to routinely work alternate schedules and additional hours to ensure appropriate coverage on off-shifts.
• Must perform other job duties and projects, as assigned.

We Offer An Excellent Benefit And Compensation Package.

• Medical, prescription, vision, and dental.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Paid Life Insurance, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan.

Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check are required for all qualified applicants.EOEPay: $85,000.00 per year

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionSales and Business Development
• IndustriesTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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