Warehouse Area Manager

Spreetail • Nanticoke, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Spreetail is seeking an operational leader to manage either inbound or outbound shift operations within its fulfillment network. The Area Manager leads frontline associates and shift leads to meet daily throughput goals while maintaining high standards for quality and safety. This frontline leadership role is intended to develop talent for advanced operations management across Spreetail’s growing nationwide logistics network.

The position covers day-to-day operations such as inbound receiving and stow or outbound pick, pack, and ship. The manager improves operational performance, develops team members, coordinates capacity and carriers, communicates with external partners, and ensures safety and facility standards.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of direct supervisory experience managing hourly frontline teams, preferably in a high-volume fulfillment center, distribution hub, or manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data modeling.
• Ability to interpret production metrics and make shift-level labor adjustments.
• Practical experience with process mapping, drafting standard operating procedures, and training diverse workforces on standardized work instructions.
• Ability to deliver constructive feedback, resolve floor conflicts constructively, and foster an inclusive, high-performance team culture.
• Willingness to work non-standard shifts, including peak-season surges, alternating weekends, or extended hours as business volume requires.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily inbound receiving and stow or outbound pick, pack, and ship operations, meeting customer service-level agreements and quality metrics.
• Identify operational bottlenecks, eliminate waste, and implement Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost per unit, fulfillment speed, and inventory accuracy.
• Coach, mentor, and develop shift leads and fulfillment associates; conduct structured one-on-ones, support retention, and cultivate internal promotion pipelines.
• Partner with supply chain planning and freight carriers to balance labor forecasts with inbound and outbound volume and yard capacity.
• Act as the operational point of contact for marketplace partners and carrier representatives, resolving exceptions, transit delays, and vendor compliance discrepancies.
• Enforce safety protocols, audit standard operating procedures, and maintain high 5S facility standards.
• Support a zero-incident safety culture and a culture of accountability.

Benefits

• Generous vacation policy and paid time off for a wedding week.
• Paid parental leave and support for parents of growing families.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with coast-to-coast coverage.
• Free telehealth and on-demand mental health resources.
• Paid time off for community service and social impact activities.
• Annual milestone recognition, which may include special gifts, swag store credit, or donations to a nonprofit of the employee’s choice.
• Spreetail Spotlight Awards recognizing employees pursuing impact.

What This Job Offers

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