Area Manager - Future Opportunities to Join our talent network in Logan Township, NJ
About The Position
OnTrac is seeking an Area Manager to manage sort activities and volume within an assigned area at its Logan Township operational facility. The role reports directly to the facility Operations Manager and includes identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes that enhance operational outcomes. The position is onsite and assigned to a PM shift, although the schedule may change based on business needs. The Area Manager manages, staffs, and schedules Package Handlers and Lead Package Handlers, ensuring quality standards and a safe, efficient working environment. The role monitors employee progress and performance, communicates feedback and operational priorities, manages linehaul departures, arrivals, and volume flow, and completes administrative duties such as safety training, operational audits, and end-of-shift reporting. The role supports 24-hour operations and may require extended hours, weekends, and holidays when needed.
Requirements
- GED or 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 effectively 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 follow safety regulations and job instructions and apply OSHA requirements in daily work practices.
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule supporting 24-hour operations, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays when needed.
Nice To Haves
- BA/BS college degree in a related discipline preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage, staff, and schedule a team of Package Handlers and Lead Package Handlers in an assigned facility area.
- Ensure quality standards and maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
- Monitor employee progress, provide ongoing feedback, identify improvement areas, and address performance and attendance.
- Conduct pre-sort meetings to communicate daily goals, upcoming events, and safety priorities, while maintaining open communication with employees.
- Record and manage departures and arrivals of designated Linehauls and the flow of volume from them.
- Complete administrative duties, including safety training, operational audits, and end-of-shift reporting.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes to enhance business outcomes.
- Follow safety regulations and job instructions and apply knowledge of OSHA requirements in daily work practices.
- Maintain a flexible schedule to support 24-hour operations, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays when needed.
- Adapt to changing business needs, staffing needs, and workloads.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Flex vacation in states other than California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Montana, and Nebraska, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
