Area Manager (Bangalore)

Licious; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Licious in Bengaluru seeks a capable operations leader to oversee last-mile logistics, hub management, and team performance. You will supervise 100+ riders and 30+ hub staff, ensuring efficient dispatch, high service levels and compliance across shifts.

The role requires strong people management, recruitment, training, and cross-functional collaboration with leadership. Fluency in Marathi, Hindi, and English is essential for multi-language coordination.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in last-mile logistics or similar operations.
• Experience leading large ground teams in a high-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of hub management and delivery logistics.
• Proficiency in Marathi, Hindi, and English (verbal and written).
• Willingness to work on-ground and in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a workforce of 100+ delivery riders and 30+ hub staff (including packers and support crew).
• Build a motivated, high-performing team through structured training, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive engagement by maintaining open communication, resolving conflicts, and fostering a harmonious work culture.
• Lead the recruitment and onboarding process for riders and hub staff as per business needs.
• Conduct interviews, induction, and on-the-job training for new team members.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Marathi

Hindi

English

Job description

We are Licious and we are a Bengaluru based meat and seafood company founded in 2015 by Abhay Hanjura and Vivek Gupta, our founders, foodies and friends. We pride ourselves on being India’s most successful D2C food-tech brand operating in 20 cities across the country delighting over 32 lac customers with our de-licious fresh meat and seafood! Think you have what it takes to be the magic ingredient in the recipe that is Licious? Read on…

Have you got an awesome appetite for ?

I. Team & People Management

• Supervise and manage a workforce of 100+ delivery riders and 30+ hub staff (including packers and support crew).
• Build a motivated, high-performing team through structured training, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive engagement by maintaining open communication, resolving conflicts, and fostering a harmonious work culture.
• Lead the recruitment and onboarding process for riders and hub staff as per business needs.
• Conduct interviews, induction, and on-the-job training for new team members.

II. Operational Excellence

• Ensure smooth functioning of hubs by implementing and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Plan and optimize resource allocation to ensure cost-effective and timely order fulfillment.
• Maintain high service levels through proactive issue resolution, contingency planning, and on-ground supervision.
• Monitor hub dispatch accuracy, on-time delivery, and rider performance to exceed customer expectations.

III. Process, Compliance & Safety

• Uphold safety and compliance standards at hubs and during delivery operations.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, delivery protocols, and local regulatory requirements.
• Create and deploy CAPA for customer escalations and complaints with urgency and empathy

IV. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Analyze operational metrics (e.g., delivery time, order accuracy, rider productivity) to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and present performance reports with actionable insights for leadership review.
• Leverage data to make informed decisions and continuously refine hub operations.

V. Adaptability & Communication

• Effectively communicate across levels – from riders and hub staff to senior management – in Marathi, Hindi, and English.
• Stay agile by adapting to new technologies, tools, and processes as the business scales

We hope that you..

• 4–6 years of experience in last-mile logistics, supply chain, e-commerce, or similar operations roles.
• Proven experience in leading large ground teams in a high-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of hub management, delivery logistics, and process optimization.
• Proficiency in Marathi, Hindi, and English (verbal and written).
• Ability to work on-ground and in shifts as required