Area Manager I

External Ocean State Job Lot•North Kingstown, RI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Manager I role at Ocean State Job Lot’s (“OSJL” or “Company”) is essential to maintaining seamless end-to-end operations within the Company’s Distribution Center (“DC”). This flexible, multi-departmental role manages an operations team within a specified zone of the DC and directs the team’s workflow to ensure efficient day-to-day operations. The Area Manager 1 role’s leadership, operational expertise, and strategic thinking are crucial to the DC’s ability to effectively drive performance, optimize costs, and meet customer demands.

Requirements

Prior responsibility in large distribution center operations, logistics, supply chain, or a related field is required.
Experience communicating with a wide range of stakeholders is required.
Experience in the utilization of data or anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions is required.
Robust computer skills are required, including, but not limited to, spreadsheets, documents, presentations, analytic tools, and Google platform proficiency (i.e., Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).

Nice To Haves

6 or more years experience in leading and managing teams is preferred.
A college degree with a focus on supply chain, management, or logistics is preferred.
Experience in Lean Six Sigma methodology and Kaizen continuous improvement tools preferred; continuous improvement project experience preferred.
Being bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and assist with team member hiring and discipline.
Coach teams to consistently meet productivity, quality, and accuracy standards, providing guidance and support as needed.
Manage associate performance, write performance reviews, and provide coaching and feedback.
Develop, assign, and oversee work schedules and assignments to ensure efficient department operations.
Maintain compliance with federal and state safety regulations.
Cultivate and champion a culture of safety and well-being.
Partner with management-level colleagues to standardize shift practices across areas within the DC.
Evaluate shift performance against key business objectives (“OKRs”) and implement strategies to enhance operational excellence.
Ensure that DC operations are completed timely and accurately.
Validate accuracy with warehouse management data (e.g., wave reports, floor reports).
Collaborate with cross functional teams within the DC and supporting matrix partners as needed.

Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, and much more.
401K Program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Associate Store 30% Discounts
Complimentary access to OSJL-owned vacation properties
Discounted gym memberships
30% off at OSJL affiliated restaurants
Free lunch Fridays