[US-DC] Area Manager

HelloFresh•Newark, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Manager will be responsible for managing departmental performance, providing coaching and development to associates, and ensuring positive results in all areas including quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale. This role requires flexibility to work any shift and involves direct communication and problem resolution with employees.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or related work experience
Leadership: Able to train and develop a large group of employees and manage multiple production lines
A problem solver
Results Driven
Able speak to employees with tact and diplomacy
Able to multitask: tracking/monitoring production and maintaining productivity
Computer literate to input information into the computer
Able to take direction and relay information to employees
Comfortability in being exposed to cool and/or cold environment (10º - 40º)

Nice To Haves

At least 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a production environment

Responsibilities

Respectfully communicate with all employees and leads.
Provide coaching and development to shift hourly associates.
Provide all employees with necessary tools, proper training and corrective direction.
Report information and update managers throughout every shift with knowledge of that day’s production.
Resolve employee issues through appropriate problem resolution.
Check and respond to emails in a timely manner.
Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
Work to continuously improve processes.
Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to Associate Production Manager/Manager during the shift.
Submit paperwork at the end of the shift.
Conduct daily shift meetings and safety meetings with employees.
Conduct interviews for nonexempt shifts within the department.
Perform accident investigations.
Manage department priorities as situations arise.
Track absenteeism and timekeeping daily.
Perform accident investigations and notify management as appropriate.