Area Manager II

HelloFresh • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

The Area Manager II oversees a production department and multiple production lines, supporting employees through coaching, training, and corrective direction. The role balances quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale while monitoring production and department performance. This position works the BHN shift, Wednesday through Saturday, from 6 PM to 6 AM, in Newark, New Jersey.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or related work experience.
• Ability to train and develop a large group of employees and manage multiple production lines.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Results-driven approach.
• Ability to communicate with employees with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to multitask, including tracking and monitoring production while maintaining productivity.
• Computer literacy for entering information into a computer.
• Ability to take direction and relay information to employees.
• Comfort working in cool and/or cold environments (10º–40º).

Nice To Haves

• At least 1–3 years of supervisory experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate respectfully with employees and leads.
• Coach and develop hourly associates on the shift.
• Provide employees with necessary tools, proper training, and corrective direction.
• Report information and update managers throughout each shift on that day's production.
• Resolve employee issues through appropriate problem resolution.
• Check and respond to emails in a timely manner.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results.
• Continuously improve processes.
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls, and provide regular progress reports to the Associate Production Manager or Manager during the shift.
• Submit paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Conduct daily shift meetings and safety meetings with employees.
• Conduct interviews for nonexempt shifts within the department.
• Investigate accidents and notify management as appropriate.
• Manage department priorities as situations arise.
• Track absenteeism and timekeeping daily.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) company match that vests immediately upon participation.
• 16 weeks of parental leave and a PTO policy.
• $0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans effective the first day of employment.
• 75% discount on a HelloFresh subscription and access to other product initiatives.
• Snacks, coffee, and catered meals.
• Company-sponsored outings and Employee Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED