Area Manager - Milwaukee
About The Position
OnTrac is hiring an Area Manager for its onsite operational facility in Caledonia, Wisconsin. The Area Manager reports directly to the facility Operations Manager and manages sort activities and volume within an assigned area. The position also identifies opportunities for improvement and implements changes to enhance operational outcomes. The scheduled shift is Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM, though the schedule may change with business needs. The role requires flexibility to support 24-hour operations, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays when needed.
Requirements
- GED or high school diploma required.
- At least 2 years of industry experience, such as logistics, shipping, or third-party logistics, including 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 provide honest, constructive feedback.
- Experience hiring, training, motivating, disciplining, and completing performance evaluations for employees.
- Ability to follow safety regulations and job instructions and apply OSHA requirements.
- Flexible schedule to support 24-hour operations, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays when needed.
Nice To Haves
- BA/BS college degree in a related discipline preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage, staff, and schedule Package Handlers and Lead Package Handlers in an assigned facility area to meet quality standards and maintain a safe, efficient work environment.
- Monitor employee progress, provide ongoing feedback, identify improvement areas, and address performance and attendance.
- Conduct pre-sort meetings to communicate daily goals, upcoming events, and safety priorities, while maintaining open communication with employees.
- Record and manage the arrivals, departures, and volume flow of designated Linehauls.
- 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 OSHA requirements in daily work practices.
- Adapt schedules and work practices to changing business, staffing, and workload needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance 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 and four weeks of paid parental bonding leave.
- Wellness and employee assistance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
