Area Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 5–10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, production, or operations management.
• Proven experience managing plant operations, production workflows, and capacity planning.
• Demonstrated success with P&L management, budgeting, and financial performance optimization.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, and supervisory leadership.
• Strong background in process improvement, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Track record of effective team development, performance management, and change leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in sales leadership, pricing strategy, and revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multisite manufacturing operations, ensuring production goals are met safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Oversee plant operations, production scheduling, and capacity planning to support on-time customer delivery and optimal resource utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, productivity improvements, and waste reduction.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets in alignment with financial targets and profitability goals.
• Maintain full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for assigned locations.
• Analyze production costs, quality metrics, and inventory controls to improve operational performance and margins.
• Lead, coach, and develop Location General Managers, Plant Operations Managers, and Sales Teams.
• Manage inside and outside sales operations and execute sales strategies that support pricing discipline, revenue growth, and profitability.
• Evaluate market conditions, customer demand, and competitive trends to maximize sales performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Participate in long-term strategic planning, organizational development, and change management initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as required to support business needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Eight paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Referral rewards program
• Wellness program with rewards
• Flexible savings options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid life insurance
• $200 boot allowance
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
• Optional uniform program