Area Manager - Inbound Operations

About the role

The Area Manager (Inbound Operations) plays a crucial role in developing and executing short-and long-range objectives for P&A Operations. This position oversees the day-to-day business and performance objectives of a specific department, guiding and mentoring supervisory and hourly team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the department achieves operations goals for safety, delivery, quality, and cost.
• Drive continuous improvement projects in these areas.
• Communicate effectively with Site Director and peers to maintain collaboration and progress business goals.
• Lead a team of approximately 150 hourly employees and 5 salary employees in a multi-shift operation.
• Maintain adequate training plans to meet business goals and generate developmental opportunities for the team.
• Develop supervisor leadership capabilities and competencies.
• Build an internal bench of talent with individuals poised for growth.
• Maintain a flexible hourly workforce through effective cross-training and workforce management techniques.
• Conduct timely performance reviews for salaried workforce.
• Encourage and ensure regular and consistent feedback from supervisory team to hourly associates.
• Prepare recommendations for annual expense budget and effectively manage once approved.
• Execute health, safety, and environmental initiatives aligned with the annual plan.
• Administer capital spending plans for distribution and packaging equipment through project leadership.
• Communicate with sister plants and outside vendors regarding distribution and packaging issues and drive corrective actions.
• Recommend staffing and overtime plans to manager and execute to match changes in forecasted demand.
• Oversee capacity planning for the growth and efficiency of the department.
• Adhere to forecasted schedules as per SIOP and planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of prior experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment in roles of increasing responsibility, scope & authority.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated experience in leading both salaried and hourly teams across multiple shifts.
• Minimum of 3 years prior supervisory experience in a distribution center or closely related operation.
• Thorough knowledge of ISO requirements, processes, and procedures.
• Demonstrated application knowledge for WMS or ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Functional software knowledge for Microsoft Access, Power BI, and related analytics tools.
• Working knowledge of WMS software package including WM.
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and high-quality benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts, and much more.

Pay

The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

Schedule

Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid vacation
• 401k (up to 4% match)
• Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
• Well-being program
• Product purchase discounts
• and much more.