Area Manager I
On-site · Hebron, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Lead and develop a warehouse team to deliver on daily goals, working with support staff to drive results. Oversees inventory accuracy, conducts warehouse bin checks, and maintains inventory control using WMS/OMS. Manages discrepancy investigations, ensures orders are fulfilled to standard, and implements process improvements to improve workload efficiency. Utilizes workload planning tools to meet schedules and high-volume demands, and collaborates with HR, Safety, and Customer Service as well as other Ops leaders. Requires strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and the physical capability to transport up to 20 lbs. Comfortable in a distribution center environment with exposure to varying temperatures and noise. Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience preferred; Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen experience considered a bonus.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two to four years’ experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS) / inventory systems in a high-volume facility
- Previous leadership experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience
- Possesses basic clerical and data entry skills
- Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, driving tasks to completion
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to interact effectively with all levels of management and support teams
- Able to transport up to 20 lbs
- Able to perform basic mathematical calculations
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision
- Able to build solid, effective working relationships with others
- Able to constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines
- Able to effectively use relevant material handling equipment (i.e forklifts)
- Able to express ideas clearly and convey necessary information
- Able to work in a Distribution center environment which includes exposure to work at varying heights; varying temperatures; moderate and consistent noise levels
- Occasional non-standard work hours or overtime as business requires
- Bonus Points: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field
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