Area Manager I

Stord • Dallas, TX

9d

About The Position

Stord is seeking an Area Manager to support warehouse operations and inventory accuracy. The role leads warehouse associates and operations leads in meeting daily goals, supports the execution of inventory-related processes and procedures, and addresses operational and personnel issues in the assigned functional area. The Area Manager uses workload planning tools and warehouse systems to ensure orders are fulfilled to standards, investigates inventory discrepancies and variances, and implements process improvements to improve workload efficiency. The position requires flexibility to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, as needed, and work in a distribution center environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of two to four years’ experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory systems in a high-volume facility.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
• Basic clerical and data-entry skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to drive tasks to completion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and support teams.
• Ability to transport up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to recognize and attend to important details accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to build solid, effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work constructively under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.
• Ability to effectively use relevant material handling equipment, such as forklifts.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and convey necessary information.
• Ability to work in a distribution center environment with exposure to varying heights, varying temperatures, and moderate, consistent noise levels.
• Flexibility to work occasional non-standard hours or overtime as business requires.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience with process improvements such as Lean Six Sigma and/or Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop warehouse associates and operations leads to deliver daily goals.
• Work with HR, Safety, Customer Service, and other Operations Leaders to drive results.
• Address operational and personnel issues affecting the functional area.
• Implement process improvements and workload-efficiency mechanisms.
• Use workload planning tools and other resources to complete scheduled work and ensure orders meet fulfillment standards.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and variances.
• Perform to quality standards across multiple functions.
• Support processes and procedures related to inventory accuracy, warehouse bin accuracy, and inventory shrink.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager