Area Manager

Galls; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical/dental and vision

401(k) retirement plan with company

Flexible benefits

Job summary

GALLS, LLC, a leading supplier of uniforms and equipment to public safety professionals, seeks an Area Manager for a distribution center in Lexington, KY. You will oversee one shift, coordinate staff, and collaborate with outbound leadership to hit productivity metrics.

Join a team that values efficiency, safety, and strong communication, as you develop supervisors, monitor performance, and partner with HR to optimize staffing and operations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related experience or equivalent training in a warehouse or distribution setting.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and manage diverse teams.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and data for KPI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations for a single shift of distribution.
• Schedule work, expedite workflow, and optimize productivity.
• Improve processes to boost efficiency and accuracy.
• Foster a high-quality, safe work environment.
• Coach and develop frontline supervisors and staff.
• Collaborate with HR to improve staffing and employee relations.
• Analyze outbound metrics and payroll to meet goals.

Skills

Leadership

Independent working

Team motivation

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Spreadsheet skills

Tools

WMS

Radio Frequency Guns

Job description

GALLS, LLC is the largest and fastest-growing supplier of uniforms and equipment to public safety professionals, with a national presence in more than 80 locations. With over 50 years in the industry, it is easy to see why. We are PROUD to serve America’s public safety professionals by providing the broadest selection of uniforms, equipment, and solutions combined with great customer service.

As an Area Manager, you will provide strategic support and leadership for a single shift of distribution operations. You will manage day-to-day operations by coordinating workers' activities with the outbound leadership team. You will build strong and effective working relationships between outbound operations and other company departments, enabling successful performance against assigned facility productivity metrics.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Occasionally, will require a flexible schedule as needed to provide support and leadership to 1st and 2nd shift associates
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow
• Conduct studies and standardize processes and procedures to improve worker efficiency
• Creates and maintains a high-quality work environment so that team members are motivated to perform at their highest level
• Working with supervisors and team leads, maintaining harmony among employees, and resolving employee issues
• Partners with Human Resources to improve organizational effectiveness, restructure work assignments, and address employee concerns
• Develops managerial and supervisory staff and promotes teamwork
• Confers with other distribution center managers to ensure coordination of other functions such as production, inventory management, and quality assurance
• Identifies employees’ skills and develops them through regular coaching and counseling
• Conducts annual performance reviews and provides continual feedback on both positive and negative performance
• Analyzes staffing and payroll to achieve departmental goals
• Analyzes and reports on all outbound productivity metrics
• Develops and applies management reports and other statistical data to improve operational processes, increase efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction
• Must have the ability to work various shifts to support the changing needs of the business
• Adherence to Safety Practices
• Monitor employee timecards and track departmental costs

WHAT YOU BRING

• One to three years of related experience and/or training in the field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven leadership experience
• Able to work independently and comfortable leading diverse teams within the warehouse
• Ability to develop and motivate teams
• Ability to provide vision and direction
• Strong communication abilities, both verbal and written
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instructions. Ability to present information and respond to questions from various levels of management
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a wide variety of instructions, both oral and written
• Utilize spreadsheets and PC software to analyze, develop, and report key performance indicators for the department
• Knowledge and use of WMS and Radio Frequency Guns at a managerial level

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—Eligible 1st day of the month after start date
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest