Area Manager

About the role

You will oversee daily operations, lead a team of shift hourly associates, and drive continuous improvement in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Respectfully communicate with all employees and leads.
• Provide coaching, development, and corrective direction to shift hourly associates.
• Ensure employees have necessary tools and proper training.
• Report production updates and information to managers throughout each shift.
• Resolve employee issues through appropriate problem resolution.
• Check and respond to emails in a timely manner.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results.
• Continuously improve processes and manage departmental performance measures.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Associate Production Manager/Manager during shifts.
• Submit paperwork at the end of each shift.
• Conduct daily shift meetings and safety meetings with employees.
• Conduct interviews for nonexempt shifts within the department.
• Perform accident investigations and notify management as appropriate.
• Manage department priorities as situations arise.
• Track absenteeism and timekeeping daily.

Requirements

• Able to train and develop a large group of employees and manage multiple production lines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and results-driven mindset.
• Able to communicate with employees tactfully and diplomatically.
• Able to multitask, including tracking/monitoring production and maintaining productivity.
• Computer literate to input information into systems.
• Able to take direction and relay information to employees.
• Comfortable working in a cool and/or cold environment (10º - 40º).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• At least 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a production environment (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation.
• Generous parental leave of 16 weeks and PTO policy.
• $0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans effective the first day of employment.
• 75% discount on your HelloFresh subscription and other product initiatives.
• Snacks, coffee, and catered meals.
• Company-sponsored outings and Employee Resource Groups.
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company.