Area Manager, Production

You will ...

• Respectfully communicate with all employees and leads.
• Supervise a team of 10-15 employees and ensure efficient and safe operations of shipping activities
• Develop your team by ensuring proper training, day - to- day coaching, and certifications are completed
• Communicate daily with carriers to ensure on time compliance
• Plan and assign work of subordinates
• Provide all employees with necessary tools, proper training and corrective direction
• Occasionally required to communicate with other departments within the distribution center in order to collaborate and solve problems.
• Maintain discipline, morale and harmonious relations among subordinates.
• Investigate and adjust personnel problems within area of responsibility.
• Respectfully support and follow direction from management and completes tasks with minimum supervision.
• Train new employees on standard operating procedures
• Responsible for upkeep of equipment including reporting defective equipment to management.
• Maintains the work area in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Update data in the computer system; must be able to use a computer and type/data entry using computer programs (Microsoft Office, Google Sheets).
• Provide coaching and development to shift hourly associates. 
• Provide all employees with necessary tools, proper training and corrective direction.
• Report information and update managers throughout every shift with knowledge of that day’s production.
• 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 in all areas. 
• Work to continuously improve processes. 
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to shipping during the shift.
• Submit paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Conduct daily shift meetings and safety meetings with employees.
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You are...           

• Results driven
• Ability to speak to employees with tact and diplomacy 
• Able to take direction and relay information to employees

At a minimum, you have...

• Required: High School Diploma or GED or related work experience 
• Preferred: At least 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a production environment 
• Intermediate computer skills requirement – data analysis/creation, Microsoft office and Google Sheets, Email.

You’ll get… 

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Every plate, and Factor_)   
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain