Area Manager

Chewy; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chewy is seeking an Area Manager for our Belton, MO Fulfillment Center. You will lead hourly associates in receiving, storage and shipping, and drive productivity, labor and quality objectives. You will foster a positive work environment and support your team through coaching and open communication.

The role requires supervising a warehouse team, with flexibility for nights/weekends, and travel as needed. Chewy values teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' supervisory experience preferably in a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• Excellent interpersonal expertise, oral and written communication skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Intermediate skills in working on computers - Microsoft Office package and time keeping software solutions.
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include nights and weekends if business require it.
• Position may require travel.
• Bonus: Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the direction of hourly associates in receiving, storage and shipping of product.
• Meet and exceed established productivity, labor and quality objectives.
• Uphold a positive, motivating leadership presence with the team.
• Ensure standards are established and followed.
• Train hourly associates and verify standards are understood and adhered to.
• Investigate processes and drive improvements through associate feedback and data.
• Complete required documentation for tracking attendance, efficiency, behavior, and safety.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Education

Associate Degree - Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Time keeping software

Job description

Our Opportunity

Chewy is hiring an Area Manager for our Belton, MO. Fulfillment Center! This individual will lead all aspects of the direction of hourly associates in the accurate receiving, and storage shipping of product. Responsible for meeting and exceeding established productivity, labor and quality objectives. We believe there is excellence in all we do and accept nothing less! You'll be successful in this role because you're passionate about supporting your team and recognize their effort and achievements.

Job Description

Chewy is hiring an Area Manager for our Belton, MO. Fulfillment Center! This individual will lead all aspects of the direction of hourly associates in the accurate receiving, and storage shipping of product. Responsible for meeting and exceeding established productivity, labor and quality objectives. We believe there is excellence in all we do and accept nothing less! You'll be successful in this role because you're passionate about supporting your team and recognize their effort and achievements.

What You'll Do

• Handle the fast pace associated with day-to-day operations in a fast-paced E-Commerce distribution environment and uphold a positive, motivating leadership presence
• Ensure that standards are established and followed
• Work actively with associates to ensure success
• Lead accurate unloading and put away of containers in timely basis to ensure containers are returned without additional charges and 100% accurate
• Ensure that accurate orientation and training occurs for hourly associates and verify standards are understood and adhered to
• Observe employee activities and offer assessments and encouraging acknowledgement on safety, quality of work, metrics, and demeanor
• Handle employee questions, concerns, and follow up with the intent to maintain a positive work environment and earn trust
• Drive standards through the day by motivating, guiding, and holding Team Associates accountable to known standards and positive reinforcement of the appropriate behavior
• Actively develop and promote open lines of communication to maintain and develop positive employee relations, encourage employee involvement in the process, and recognize employees for their accomplishment and ideas
• Complete required documentation for tracking attendance, efficiency, behavior, and safety
• Be able to investigate within a process and drive process improvements through associate feedback, analyzing data, and up channeling changes to acquire departmental goals

What You'll Need

• Associate Degree - Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2-4 years' supervisory experience preferably in a warehouse or distribution center environment
• Excellent interpersonal expertise, oral and written communication skills, and strong attention to detail
• Intermediate skills in working on computers - Microsoft office package and time keeping software solutions
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include nights and weekends if business require it
• Position may require travel
• Bonus: Bilingual in Spanish

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