Area Manager

Stord Warehousing, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stord Warehousing, LLC is seeking an Area Manager II to lead and develop a team of warehouse associates in Atlanta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, capable of managing multiple operational tasks.

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience along with at least two to four years in warehouse management systems. The role offers ample opportunities for leadership and advancing operational processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to four years’ experience in warehouse management and inventory systems.
• Ability to transport up to 20 lbs.
• Experience in a distribution center environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of warehouse associates.
• Implement process improvements and drive operational efficiency.
• Address operational and personnel issues in the functional area.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership experience

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Area Manager II Position

Stord is looking for an Area Manager with strong communication and organization skills and the ability to work well under pressure. Able to lead others through effective decision making and a sense of responsibility. Must be flexible with the ability to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, as needed. This individual will support the execution of all processes and procedures related to inventory accuracy, perform warehouse bin accuracy, maintain inventory shrink, and utilize Order Management System and various types of material handling equipment.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a team of warehouse associates and operations leads to deliver on daily goals.
• Work closely with support staff (HR, Safety, Customer Service, Other Ops Leaders) to drive results.
• Address operational and personnel issues affecting functional area.
• Implement process improvements and workload efficiency mechanisms.
• Utilize workload planning tools and other resources to complete scheduled workload, ensuring orders are fulfilled to meet standards.
• Investigate discrepancies and variances.
• Perform to quality standards in multiple functions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Minimum of two to four years’ experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS) / inventory systems in a high-volume facility.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience.
• Basic clerical and data entry skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, driving tasks to completion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and support teams.
• Ability to transport up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Attention to detail with accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to build solid, effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.
• Ability to effectively use relevant material handling equipment (e.g. forklifts).
• Ability to express ideas clearly and convey necessary information.
• Experience working in a distribution center environment with varying heights, temperatures, and noise levels.
• Occasional non-standard work hours or overtime as business requires.

Bonus Points

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• Experience with process improvements (Lean Six Sigma and/or Kaizen).

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Stord participates in E-verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.