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The Area Manager is responsible for achieving key organizational goals of the distribution center through the efficient use of staff and systems on a day-to-day operational basis. The Area Manager will have full responsibility for implementing and executing all operations programs, policies, and systems within their department.

• Owns safety performance for all direct reports & leads any EHS event investigation to closure.
• Active participant in programs/committees that are proactive in preventing environmental and health, quality, and team engagement occurrences.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, employee relations, etc. guidelines as it relates to the distribution center.
• Drive improvements that eliminate waste and process variation.
• Utilize lean six sigma tools to drive process improvements, optimizing cost, efficiency, and product integrity.
• Participate in and perform internal audits and assist with external audits, accurately addressing audit findings while considering costs and customer needs.
• Recognize and communicate customer-specific requirements.
• Contribute to daily production meetings and lead daily shift start-up meetings covering performance for a 3-day window.
• Leverage daily labor plans to make decisions to optimize service & cost (e.g., labor sharing or VTO).
• Assess daily demands and execute effective reaction plans by tracking performance.
• Create short-term plans that identify risks and opportunities to fulfill customer needs, leveraging customer demand in long-term planning.
• Troubleshoot WMS level 1 issues as the first line of escalation.
• Develop current and future state value stream maps, identifying kaizen actions.
• Identify opportunities for material/conversion cost productivity specific to products and recognize cost-cutting projects.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap and rework, taking actions to minimize risks.
• Navigate appropriation processes to secure funding and develop ROI analyses for funding requests.
• Support financial planning processes.
• Foster a culture of ownership, supporting the team with high accountability and timely feedback.
• Employ effective employee relations techniques and communication to optimize operations.
• Use thorough candidate evaluation processes.
• Link operational metrics to business goals through coaching and education.
• Develop a teaming culture through consistent treatment of all team members.
• Demonstrate and enforce company values at all levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associates Degree or higher in Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Two or more years of management experience in a distribution center preferred.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing or 6-sigma preferred.
• Knowledge of automated DC systems and RF technology preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong reasoning, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and understand all operating systems and processes.
• Ability to read, write, operate computers, conduct business mathematics, and analyze data as required.

The annual base salary range is $65,000 - $85,000, plus potential short-term incentives based on performance. Total compensation includes:

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Retail