Area Manager

Chewy•Plymouth, MA

6d•$42 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

Smart Equine is hiring an Area Manager for our Plymouth, MA. Fulfillment Center! This individual will lead all aspects of the direction of hourly associates in the accurate receiving, and storage shipping of product. Responsible for meeting and exceeding established productivity, labor and quality objectives. We believe there is excellence in all we do and accept nothing less! You'll be successful in this role because you're passionate about supporting your team and recognize their effort and achievements.

Requirements

Associate Degree - Bachelors’ degree preferred
2-4 years’ supervisory experience preferably in a warehouse or distribution center environment
Excellent interpersonal expertise, oral and written communication skills, and strong attention to detail
Intermediate skills in working on computers – Microsoft office package and time keeping software solutions
Ability to work flexible schedule to include nights and weekends if business require it

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

Handle the fast pace associated with day-to-day operations in a fast-paced E-Commerce distribution environment and uphold a positive, motivating leadership presence
Ensure that standards are established and followed
Work actively with associates to ensure success
Lead accurate unloading and put away of containers in timely basis to ensure containers are returned without additional charges and 100% accurate
Ensure that accurate orientation and training occurs for hourly associates and verify standards are understood and adhered to
Observe employee activities and offer assessments and encouraging acknowledgement on safety, quality of work, metrics, and demeanor
Handle employee questions, concerns, and follow up with the intent to maintain a positive work environment and earn trust
Drive standards through the day by motivating, guiding, and holding Team Associates accountable to known standards and positive reinforcement of the appropriate behavior
Actively develop and promote open lines of communication to maintain and develop positive employee relations, encourage employee involvement in the process, and recognize employees for their accomplishment and ideas
Complete required documentation for tracking attendance, efficiency, behavior, and safety
Be able to investigate within a process and drive process improvements through associate feedback, analyzing data, and up channeling changes to acquire departmental goals

Benefits

20% Chewy.com Discount
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA (eligibility on the 1st of the month following date of hire)
Life and Disability Insurance
401(k) with company matching
Wellness benefits through Wellbeing @Chewy
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off: Team members are eligible to accrue up to 80 hours of PTO their first year
Subsidized child, adult, and pet backup care through Care.com
Discounts on many items through the LifeMart Discount platform
The option to sign up for Payactiv’s Earned Wage Access program and access a portion of the money you’ve already earned, before your regular payday!
High volume and specialty positions are eligible for wage increases starting after 3-months of service
Referral Bonuses - $500 per referral
Parental leave
Family services benefits
Backup dependent care
Flexible spending accounts
Telemedicine
Pet adoption reimbursement
10% off pet insurance
Six paid holidays per year
Paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations