Area Manager

About the role

This individual will lead all aspects of the direction of hourly associates in the accurate receiving, and storage shipping of product. They will handle the fast pace associated with day-to-day operations in a fast-paced E-Commerce distribution environment and uphold a positive, motivating leadership presence.

Responsibilities

• Handle the fast pace associated with day-to-day operations in a fast-paced E-Commerce distribution environment and uphold a positive, motivating leadership presence
• Ensure that standards are established and followed
• Work actively with associates to ensure success
• Lead accurate unloading and put away of containers in timely basis to ensure containers are returned without additional charges and 100% accurate
• Absorb and train hourly associates and verify standards are understood and adhered to
• Observe employee activities and offer assessments and encouraging acknowledgement on safety, quality of work, metrics, and demeanor
• Handle employee questions, concerns, and follow up with the intent to maintain a positive work environment and earn trust
• Drive standards through the day by motivating, guiding, and holding Team Associates accountable to known standards and positive reinforcement of the appropriate behavior
• Actively develop and promote open lines of communication to maintain and develop positive employee relations, encourage employee involvement in the process, and recognize employees for their accomplishment and ideas
• Complete required documentation for tracking attendance, efficiency, behavior, and safety

Requirements

• Associate Degree - Bachelors’ degree preferred
• 2-4 years’ supervisory experience preferably in a warehouse or distribution center environment
• Excellent interpersonal expertise, oral and written communication skills, and strong attention to detail
• Intermediate skills in working on computers – Microsoft office package and time keeping software solutions
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include nights and weekends if business require it

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Skills

• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate computer skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Benefits

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic.