Area Manager, Distribution

Caleres•CHINO, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Area Manager to join our Chino, CA team. In this role, you'll work to ensure product flows through our Distribution Center in a timely manner and that safety and productivity goals are met. In our fast-paced, fun, team-oriented environment, your ability to champion our company values while providing critical tactical direction in our will make you an instrumental part of the team.

Requirements

Must have experience and be able to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT)
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Distribution Center Experience 5+ years preferred
Demonstrated experience in structured continuous improvement efforts
5+ years leadership experience in roles of increasing responsibility
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
Strong exposure to lean six sigma preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures proper staffing levels within department while prioritizing labor to essential functions
Deliver daily, weekly, monthly departmental goals
Ensures productivity goals and KPI’s are met on a daily basis
Ensures Quality standards are achieved maintaining a high level of customer service
Holds team accountable
Ensures workforce engagement in core company values and through the effective execution of HR, LP and Safety policy and programs
Accountable for the operational management of a specific functional area/areas
This position is primarily responsible for overseeing the Shipping and Receiving Department; however, depending on business needs, the role may also involve supporting other daily operations
Functional expert across each area of responsibility ensuring that all processes are executed efficiently and correctly.
Partner with peers and Operations Manager to adjust workflow and labor to best support the operation.
Provide leadership, training, development and mentorship for Supervisors and Clerks.
Implement succession planning for team.
Lead change management and continuous process improvement efforts for team with a strong focus on best practices.
Actively embraces continuous improvement through improvement of self as much as improvement of team, processes and environment.
Create a culture of ownership and participation fostering a positive work environment.
Subject matter expert across area(s) of responsibility, with the ability to execute all area functions and resolve exceptions
Engage area teams to educate and drive daily results, set by Operations Manager, in a positive and safe manner.
Ensures company policies are communicated, understood, and administered.
Maintains a safe, secure and healthy work environment, able to show year-on-year improvements in accident and injury statistics by leading and administering all safety initiatives.
Maintains necessary equipment and tools for the operation to succeed.