Area Manager

Fortrex; Nebraska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fortrex is seeking an Area Manager to oversee multiple client sites across a geographic area, ensuring safety, budget adherence and strong client relations. The role emphasizes leadership of sanitation teams, cost control, and process improvement through proactive management.

The position requires strong communication, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel frequently to customer and plant locations. A GED or high school diploma is required, with MS Office proficiency a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and hold a valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple sites and manage travel.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to enforce policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client sites across a geographic area with focus on safety and budgets.
• Promote and enforce safety guidelines across teams.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiency.
• Lead sanitation crews and solve on-site problems with leadership skills.
• Communicate professionally with team members and client teams.
• Contribute to strategic planning to improve plant profitability and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication

Adaptability

Policy enforcement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plant Operations, Leadership, and Support

Working Time

Full-Time

Type Of Contract

Permanent

Work Type

On Site

Ref #

2070

Position Summary

WHO YOU ARE:

Are you looking to grow your leadership skills by managing a territory? Do you have a passion for food safety and strive to keep America's food supply safe?

WHO WE ARE:

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.


• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.


• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.


• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.

OUR MISSION:

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

• Protect What Matters:We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do - from plant team members to consumers.


• Deliver On Our Promises: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.


• Win as a Team: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.


• Advance a Safer Future: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Area Manager manages multiple client sites across a certain geographic area. This position is accountable for each of the site’s safety, overall budgets, and client relations. Job duties include:

• Recognize and promote all safety guidelines developed by the company.


• Continually look for ways to reduce costs and increase efficiency.


• Possess strong leadership skills and excellent job knowledge, including how a good sanitation crew performs and can solve problems.


• Communicate with team members and client team members in a professional manner.


• Understand strategic planning and improve plant profitability, safety, and food safety.


• Other duties as assigned.

YOUR MUST HAVES:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.


• Possess a valid and active Driver's License.


• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.


• Ability to adapt to multiple different situations.


• Ability to enforce company and client policies across the board.

WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree ("GED").


• 1-2 years of related experience.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

OUR ENVIRONMENT:

This position is based in your home office and requires frequent travel to customer and plant locations which may require the use of PPE including safety glasses, hardhat, ear protection, and/or other protective equipment/clothing. Walking, standing, sitting, and computer work are all required in this environment. Sitting for extended periods of time when travelling (mostly driving) is also required.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Basic Life Insurance


• Paid Holidays (Varies by Location)


• Employee Assistance Program ("EAP")

EEO DISCLAIMER

Fortrex and Safe Foods, a division of Fortrex, are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Fortrex and Safe Foods are committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities.

Fortrex and Safe Foods will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.