[US-DC] Area Manager

HelloFresh • Newark, NJ

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Area Manager in Production, specifically for the Back Half Nights schedule (Thursday-Sunday) in Newark, NJ. The Area Manager is responsible for overseeing production, managing a team of hourly associates, ensuring safety and productivity, and driving continuous improvement within the department. This position requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage performance measures and report progress to management.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree & High School Diploma or GED and 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical
• Parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees