Area Manager Ib

Stord • Blaine, WA

18h

About The Position

Stord is seeking an Area Manager to lead warehouse associates and operations leads in delivering daily operational goals. The role supports processes and procedures related to inventory accuracy, including warehouse bin accuracy and inventory shrink control. The Area Manager uses the Order Management System, warehouse management and inventory systems, workload-planning tools, and material handling equipment to support order fulfillment and operational standards. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, sound decision-making, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Work may include overtime, evenings, weekends, or other non-standard hours as business needs require.

Requirements

• Two to four years of experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory systems in a high-volume facility.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
• Basic clerical and data-entry skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to drive tasks to completion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with management and support teams at all levels.
• Ability to transport up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to recognize and attend to important details accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to work constructively under stress and pressure with high workloads and deadlines.
• Ability to effectively use relevant material handling equipment, such as forklifts.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and convey necessary information.
• Ability to work in a distribution center environment, including exposure to varying heights, varying temperatures, and moderate, consistent noise levels.
• Flexibility to work occasional non-standard hours or overtime as business requires, including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience with process improvement methods such as Lean Six Sigma and/or Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop warehouse associates and operations leads to meet daily goals.
• Coordinate with HR, Safety, Customer Service, and other Operations Leaders to drive results.
• Address operational and personnel issues affecting the functional area.
• Implement process improvements and mechanisms to improve workload efficiency.
• Use workload-planning tools and other resources to complete scheduled work and fulfill orders to required standards.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and variances.
• Perform work to quality standards across multiple functions.
• Support inventory accuracy processes, including warehouse bin accuracy and inventory shrink control.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level