Area Manager M1 - Commerce - OT

OnTrac•Commerce, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

OnTrac is hiring an Area Manager for its Commerce, California facility. The Area Manager reports directly to the facility Operations Manager and manages sort activities and volume within an assigned area. The role focuses on identifying and implementing improvements that enhance operational outcomes. The Area Manager leads Package Handlers and Lead Package Handlers, oversees staffing and scheduling, and helps maintain quality, safety, and efficiency. The position supports a 24-hour operation and may require extended hours, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma required.
At least 2 years of industry experience, such as logistics, shipping, or third-party logistics (3PL).
At least 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience.
Ability to evaluate and summarize data and present answers to questions.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office and mathematical skills.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to give honest, constructive feedback.
Experience hiring, training, motivating, disciplining, and completing performance evaluations for employees.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to support 24-hour operations, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays when needed.
Ability to talk or listen regularly; stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle or feel frequently; and meet the stated vision requirements, including close and distance vision, depth perception, and focusing ability.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Manage, staff, and schedule Package Handlers and Lead Package Handlers in an assigned facility area to meet quality standards and maintain a safe, efficient work environment.
Monitor employee progress, provide ongoing feedback, identify improvement opportunities, and address performance and attendance.
Conduct pre-sort meetings to communicate daily goals, upcoming events, and safety priorities, and maintain open employee communication.
Record designated linehaul departures and arrivals, track trailer percentages throughout the sort, and record final percentages on outbound paperwork.
Manage the flow of volume from inbound to outbound to support on-time linehaul departures.
Complete administrative duties such as safety training, operational audits, and end-of-shift reporting.
Identify opportunities for operational improvement and implement changes to improve business outcomes.
Follow safety regulations and job instructions, and apply OSHA requirements in daily work practices.
Adapt schedules and work practices to support changing business, staffing, and workload needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Flexible vacation in eligible states, with accruals up to 96 hours in the first year and tenure-based increases up to 160 hours.
Two floating holidays per year.
Paid sick leave.
Six paid company holidays.
Two weeks of paid pregnancy leave and four weeks of paid parental bonding leave.
Wellness and employee assistance programs.
HSA and FSA options.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, identity and fraud protection, auto and home, and pet insurance.
Referral bonus program of up to $500 per referral.
Safe and clean work environment.