Outbound Area Manager – 2nd Shift (Onsite, Fort Worth)

Luminize • Fort Worth, TX

5d • $85,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Trading Ventures is hiring an onsite Outbound Area Manager for its South Fort Worth fulfillment facility. The manager leads outbound operations for high-volume Amazon FBA orders, overseeing a scan-to-ship conveyor and a team of 2 leads and 20–25 associates shipping 100,000–150,000 kitted units per day and approximately 200 Amazon trucks per month. The team handles boxing, palletizing, labeling, and shipping, with each shipment required to meet Amazon’s specifications.

The role owns operational KPIs and outbound execution, including accurate shipment data uploads, coordination with the onsite Transportation Coordinator on LTL and FTL freight, and confirmation of pickups for on-time delivery. The manager will establish performance measures, analyze forecasts, develop employees, collaborate with other managers and departments, and lead the outbound team through planned automation and process improvements.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., onsite in South Fort Worth. Occasional Saturdays or holidays may be required during peak periods.

Requirements

• Proven ability to oversee outbound operations in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Experience with strict carton and pallet labeling for a retail customer; Amazon FBA experience is strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience leading leads and associates in a 3PL, e-commerce fulfillment center, or high-volume distribution center.
• Strong leadership skills and a proven ability to motivate and manage teams effectively.
• Expertise with inventory or warehouse management systems.
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets proficiency for reporting and analysis.
• Ability to collaborate and strategize with business stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Background in e-commerce, retail, or manufacturing fulfillment.
• Experience with warehouse automation or robotics equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily fulfillment of high-volume Amazon FBA orders and ensure boxes are prepared and labeled to Amazon’s specifications.
• Oversee accurate uploading of shipment details into Amazon’s system and maintain compliance with shipping guidelines.
• Partner with the onsite Transportation Coordinator on LTL versus FTL decisions, cube, and cost per pallet, and confirm Amazon pickups for on-time delivery.
• Own the scan-to-ship process, from box UID labeling through sorting and pallet wrapping or floor loading.
• Monitor and improve KPIs, including boxes labeled per person per hour and label accuracy.
• Analyze weekly forecast projections and determine the productivity needed to meet building goals.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate team members.
• Collaborate with fellow managers and other departments to optimize staffing and shift operations.
• Manage and develop leads and associates.
• Lead the outbound team through planned automation.
• Spearhead process improvement initiatives.
• Uphold a safe working environment and track operational performance metrics.
• Encourage employee engagement and cross-department collaboration.

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced operations leadership.
• Cross-functional exposure to supply chain, warehouse operations, and catalog teams.
• Clear paths toward senior operations, specialized, or leadership roles.
• A culture that rewards initiative, curiosity, and follow-through.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed