Harbor Freight Tools Looking for Area Manager – 2nd shift Monday – Thursday 430pm-3am at Elwood, IL Full Time

Job Summary :

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.

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 Associates

Educate 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 procedures

Ensure associates attend all training/cross-training on the day and time scheduled and otherwise ensure 100% compliance with equipment operator and cross-training goals

Schedule departmental trainers for new hire orientation and new hire on the job training

Communicate values, strategies, objectives, and assigning accountabilities

Maintain positive and productive continuity with each Associate and their work teams

Initiate and foster a spirit of cooperation within and between departments

Create a climate of openness, trust and respect for each Associate

Plan, monitor, appraise, and manage performance results

Enforce 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 accountable

Investigate 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 manner

Maintain and keep accurate staff attendance, vacation, personal time off, sickness, funeral, and other attendance standards

Manage operation to meet the financial targets and assigned service levels assigned

Identify and explain budget & service level variances, identify corrective actions

Evaluate & recommend process changes to improve efficiencies, safety, etc.

Establish daily and weekly priorities and production plans

Schedule Associates and assigning work as well as monitor and revise schedules and work

Research, compile, initiate, sort and analyze production performance records and data

Resolve and report production issues

Ensure the work environment is maintained in a clean & safe status

Report and respond to any unsafe and unclean work environments and violations

Ensure associates have the proper tools to perform their duties

Ensure equipment is maintained, identify needed repairs and ensure that equipment gets repaired in a timely manner

Ensure Associates are properly trained & certified to operate equipment

Evaluate new equipment and techniques for process improvements

Initiate, lead and participate in special projects

Be open to new ideas and ways to achieve results

Demonstrate a willingness to learn other areas of the distribution center operations

Develop 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 organizations

Regular attendance is an essential function of the job

Additional duties as assigned by manager

Scope:

Supervisory Responsibility

Direct: Non-Exempt Employees

Requirements :

Job 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) preferred

Intermediate level experienced with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong influence and motivational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Knowledge 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 time

speak and listen to others in person and over the phone

use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports

lift 50 pounds

Safety:

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 $72,000.00 – $85,000.00 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person