Area Manager - Gary

OnTrac•Gary, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

OnTrac is hiring an onsite Area Manager at its Gary, Indiana operational facility. The Area Manager reports directly to the facility Operations Manager and manages all sort activities and volume within an assigned area. The role identifies opportunities for improvement and implements changes to enhance operational outcomes. The Area Manager manages, staffs, and schedules Package Handlers and Lead Package Handlers to meet quality standards and maintain a safe, efficient work environment. The role monitors employee progress and performance, provides feedback, addresses performance and attendance concerns, and conducts pre-sort meetings to communicate daily goals, upcoming events, and safety priorities. It also manages the flow of volume from designated Linehauls and performs administrative work such as safety training, operational audits, and end-of-shift reporting. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and may change based on business needs. The position requires schedule flexibility to support 24-hour operations, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays when needed. The stated starting base pay range is $67,200–$84,000; the full potential base salary range over a successful candidate’s tenure is $84,000–$100,800.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma required.
At least 2 years of industry experience, such as logistics, shipping, or third-party logistics (3PL).
At least 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience.
Ability to effectively evaluate and summarize data and present answers to questions.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office and mathematical skills.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to give honest, constructive feedback.
Experience hiring, training, motivating, disciplining, and completing performance evaluations for employees.
Ability to follow safety regulations and job instructions and apply knowledge of OSHA requirements.
Ability to maintain a 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.
Ensure quality standards while maintaining a safe and efficient working 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.
Maintain open communication to engage employees.
Record and manage arrivals and departures of designated Linehauls and the flow of volume from them.
Perform administrative duties, including safety training, operational audits, and end-of-shift reporting.
Identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes to enhance operational outcomes.
Follow safety regulations and job instructions, applying OSHA requirements in daily work practices.
Maintain a flexible and dependable schedule to support changing business, staffing, and workload needs, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Flex vacation in specified 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.
Four weeks of paid parental bonding leave.
Additional wellness and employee assistance programs.