Area Manager, Shipping

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an Area Manager, Shipping. The Area Manager, Shipping oversees the day-to-day operations within the functional areas of receiving, shipping, storage / distribution of goods, & logistics. The Area Manager, Shipping coordinates activities & provides coaching & guidance to associates on the Shipping team. They will work alongside & with the team, stepping in as needed to ensure maximum productivity. The Area Manager receives direction from Management & carries out instructions based on given guidelines. They are responsible for following & enforcing all safety, GMP & SQF policies/procedures, as well as adherence to PPE/hygiene policies. The Area Manager is also required to be certified in operating all material handling equipment as needed by location.

You will ...

• Respectfully communicate with all employees & leads.
• Supervise a team of 10-15 employees & ensure proper training along with efficient & safe operations of shipping activities
• Communicate daily with carriers to ensure on time compliance
• Occasionally required to communicate with other departments within the distribution center in order to collaborate & solve problems.
• Maintain discipline, morale & harmonious relations among subordinates. Investigate & adjust personnel problems within area of responsibility.
• Respectfully support & follow direction from management & completes tasks with minimum supervision.
• Responsible for upkeep of equipment including reporting defective equipment to management & maintaining the work area.
• Update data in the computer system; must be able to use a computer & type/data entry using computer programs (Microsoft Office, Google Sheets).
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety & morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls & provides regular progress reports to shipping during the shift

You are...

• Able to train & develop a large group of employees & manage multiple production lines.
• A problem solver.
• Results Driven
• Able speak to employees with tact & diplomacy
• Able to multitask: tracking/monitoring production & maintaining productivity.
• Computer literate to input information into the computer.
• Able to take direction & relay information to employees.
• Comfortable in being exposed to cool and/or cold environment (10 - 40).
  
  

You Have:

• 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 suite, Google Suite, Email

Youll get (

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, & company equity plan based on role
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, & parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health & 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, Everyplate, & Factor_)   
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, & LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, & dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks & responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.