Area Manager-Supply Chain
Company: Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.
Location: Joliet
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
The Area Manager supervises associates and manages the day to
day operations of an assigned area within a distribution center.
The position achieves results (operation, financial & service
results) through directing and supporting the activities of
Associates who perform various distribution center operating
functions.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Select, orient,
train, coach, counsel and discipline AssociatesEducate and develop
Associates to increase their capabilities and job performance as
well as to follow and maintain established company, federal, state
and local policies and proceduresEnsure associates attend all
training/cross-training on the day and time scheduled and otherwise
ensure 100% compliance with equipment operator and cross-training
goalsSchedule departmental trainers for new hire orientation and
new hire on the job trainingCommunicate values, strategies,
objectives, and assigning accountabilitiesMaintain positive and
productive continuity with each Associate and their work
teamsInitiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between
departmentsCreate a climate of openness, trust and respect for each
AssociatePlan, monitor, appraise, and manage performance
resultsEnforce systems, policies, procedures and productivity
standards and ensure corrective actions are administered for all
violations and then submitted to HR for record keeping as well as
work with temporary staffing service onsite management to ensure
temporary associates similarly held accountableInvestigate all
equipment incidents and document Incident Reports as well as
schedule all Situational Management meetings and implement all
countermeasures and corrective actions in a timely mannerMaintain
and keep accurate staff attendance, vacation, personal time off,
sickness, funeral, and other attendance standardsManage operation
to meet the financial targets and assigned service levels
assignedIdentify and explain budget & service level variances,
identify corrective actionsEvaluate & recommend process changes to
improve efficiencies, safety, etc.Establish daily and weekly
priorities and production plansSchedule Associates and assigning
work as well as monitor and revise schedules and workResearch,
compile, initiate, sort and analyze production performance records
and dataResolve and report production issuesEnsure the work
environment is maintained in a clean & safe statusReport and
respond to any unsafe and unclean work environments and
violationsEnsure associates have the proper tools to perform their
dutiesEnsure equipment is maintained, identify needed repairs and
ensure that equipment gets repaired in a timely mannerEnsure
Associates are properly trained & certified to operate
equipmentEvaluate new equipment and techniques for process
improvementsInitiate, lead and participate in special projectsBe
open to new ideas and ways to achieve resultsDemonstrate a
willingness to learn other areas of the distribution center
operationsDevelop managerial and leadership competencies by
participating in all company-sponsored education workshops and
leadership development training, reviewing professional
publications, establishing personal networks and participating in
professional organizationsRegular attendance is an essential
function of the jobAdditional duties as assigned by
managerScope:Supervisory ResponsibilityDirect: Non-Exempt
EmployeesRequirementsJob Qualifications - Education and
Experience:High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years or more
of related experience as an individual contributor; Bachelor's
degree plus two or more years of experience supervising production
personnel (ideally in Distribution) preferredIntermediate level
experienced with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, OutlookEffective
verbal and written communication skillsStrong influence and
motivational skillsMulti-tasking skillsKnowledge of business
concepts (DC operations management concepts preferred)Knowledge of
supervisory & leadership skills Competencies:Leadership - Models
the Company's values and influences others to achieve individual or
team objectives.Communication - Clearly conveys information through
a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that is
understandable, easy to retain and timely.Initiative - Approaches
work objectives with a sense of urgency and a dedication to
exceeding performance expectations.Problem-solving/Decision-making
- Accurately identifies problems, issues and opportunities,
collects data to draw conclusions and chooses a course of action
based on facts.Planning & Organization - Establishes courses of
action for self and others to ensure that work objectives are
met.Policy Compliance - Manages in accordance with Company policies
and procedures and promotes compliance in others.Physical
Requirements:stand, walk, sit for extended periods of timespeak and
listen to others in person and over the phoneuse keyboard and read
from computer screen and reportslift 50 poundsSafety:The candidate
must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard
operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without
endangering the health or safety of self or others.The anticipated
salary range for this position is $72,000 to 97,000 depending on
location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This
position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In
addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to
Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision,
life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible
Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan.
Associates will accrue paid time off up to 120 hours per year and
paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by
law. The Company observes two (2) Company paid holidays. Associates
earn up to 64 hours as additional Floating Holidays.About Harbor
Freight ToolsIn 1977, Harbor Freight Tools was started as a small
family-owned business. We made a commitment to provide working
people with great quality tools at the lowest prices. And for over
43 years, Harbor Freight Tools has done just that. From hand tools
and generators, to air and power tools, from shop equipment to
automotive tools, Harbor Freight offers more than 5,000 tools and
accessories at quality levels that match or exceed competing
brands, but at prices that are up to 80% less. All while developing
and launching over 1,000 new tools each year. We're not your
typical retailer. We're a team of high-achievers, who have a
passion for excellence and continuous improvement and obsess about
getting things done. We're also equally committed to doing the
right thing and giving back to our community. And for us,
collaboration is the golden rule. We're a 43 year-old, $5 billion
company with over 1,100 stores, opening 2-3 new stores a week with
over 40 million loyal customers and growing. If you are looking for
a not so ordinary and highly rewarding career opportunity, we would
love to talk with you. Delivering Value to the Hardworking Since
1977.
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