Area Manager Ib

Stord • Blaine, WA

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About The Position

Stord is seeking an Area Manager to support execution of processes and procedures related to inventory accuracy. The role performs warehouse bin accuracy activities, maintains inventory shrink, and uses the Order Management System and material handling equipment. The Area Manager leads warehouse associates and operations leads, coordinates with support teams, resolves operational and personnel issues, and helps ensure scheduled work and orders are completed to required standards. 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 minimal supervision.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• 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, including exposure to varying heights, 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 improvement methods such as Lean Six Sigma and/or Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 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 workload and ensure orders meet standards.
• Investigate discrepancies and variances.
• Perform to quality standards across multiple functions.
• Support processes and procedures related to inventory accuracy, including warehouse bin accuracy and maintaining inventory shrink.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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