Area Manager - Milwaukee

OnTrac•Milwaukee, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

OnTrac is hiring an Area Manager for its operational facility in Caledonia, Wisconsin. The Area Manager reports directly to the facility Operations Manager and oversees all sort activities and volume within an assigned area. The role identifies opportunities for improvement and implements changes to enhance operational outcomes. The Area Manager manages, staffs, and schedules Package Handlers and Lead Package Handlers to meet quality standards while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. The role monitors employee progress, provides feedback, addresses performance and attendance, leads pre-sort meetings, and keeps employees informed about daily goals, upcoming events, and safety priorities. It also manages the flow and recorded departures and arrivals of designated Linehauls, and performs administrative duties such as safety training, operational audits, and end-of-shift reporting. The position is onsite at OnTrac’s facility at 13301 4 Mile Road, Caledonia, WI. The scheduled shift is Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM, though the schedule may change with business needs. The Area Manager must maintain flexibility to support 24-hour operations, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays when needed, and adapt to changing business, staffing, and workload needs.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma required.
At least 2 years of industry experience, such as logistics, shipping, or third-party logistics, and 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 maintain a flexible schedule to support 24-hour operations, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays when needed.
Ability to adapt to changing business needs, staffing needs, and workload.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS college degree in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Manage, staff, and schedule Package Handlers and Lead Package Handlers in an assigned facility area.
Ensure quality standards while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.
Monitor employee progress, provide ongoing feedback, identify improvement areas, and address performance and attendance.
Conduct pre-sort meetings and communicate daily goals, upcoming events, and safety priorities.
Maintain open communication to engage employees.
Record and manage designated Linehaul departures and arrivals and the flow of volume.
Perform administrative duties, including safety training, operational audits, and end-of-shift reporting.
Identify opportunities for operational improvement and implement changes to enhance business outcomes.
Follow safety regulations and job instructions and apply knowledge of OSHA requirements in daily work.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Flex 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.
Four weeks of paid parental bonding leave.
Wellness and employee assistance programs.