Area Manager

Lozier; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Education assistance

Career development programs

Casual dress

Relocation benefits

Onsite Mon-Fri schedule

Alternate work schedule

Three-shift support calls

Job summary

Lozier is hiring an Area Manager to oversee a designated production area, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale targets. You will lead supervisors and production staff, coach lean practices, and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

You will monitor KPIs, manage scheduling, and partner with support functions to optimise labor and equipment utilisation in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor preferred for advanced roles in manufacturing.
• Minimum years of supervisory experience in warehouse or manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with change-management ability.
• Experience applying SQDCM, lean methods, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of supervisors and frontline staff to meet targets.
• Monitor safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale across the production area.
• Coach teams on lean tools, problem solving, and process standardisation.
• Analyze real-time data and KPIs to drive improvements and reduce waste.
• Plan workforce and scheduling to optimise labour and equipment use.
• Collaborate with support functions to implement cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

SQDCM

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

Associate degree in manufacturing/industrial field

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MES

SCADA awareness

Job description

ABOUT LOZIER

Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you’ve shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you’ve experienced what we build. For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people‑centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you’ll join a team that designs industry‑leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.

Want to learn more about our culture and what it’s like to work at Lozier? Watch this short Come Work With Me video to hear directly from a team member about their experiences and what makes our company a great place to build a career.

BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

• Company bonus potential. Additional $6000 annually, for second shift pay differential ($230.77 on bi‑weekly paycheck).
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
• Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite.
• Optional Alternative Work Schedule available, this includes a schedule of longer work days, with a rotational schedule of every other Friday off.
• Monday thru Friday daytime schedule with additional limited off hour calls as needed to provide support across three shifts.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Area Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a designated production area to ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM) objectives are met. This leadership role manages production teams, coordinates with support departments, and implements continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence. The Area Manager ensures efficient use of resources, adherence to company policies, and fosters a culture of accountability and teamwork through support, encouragement, and mentorship.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate leadership by championing Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Values and living the Lozier Leadership Model.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of supervisors, leads, and production employees that apply diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals, meet or exceed performance targets, and move the organization forward.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local policies, safety regulations, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Ensure all regulatory standards and company policies are understood, supported and followed on the production floor.
• Support supervisors on maintaining advanced quality standards such as ISO 900 and advanced product quality planning (APQP).
• Oversee workforce planning and scheduling to optimise labour and equipment utilisation.
• Maintain an environment conducive to continuous improvement, including recommending alternatives for improving working conditions, production methods, equipment, documented processes, remove barriers to production, and resolve issues quickly.
• Encourage supervisors to drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging support functions to ensure process capabilities using lean manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and structured problem‑solving techniques.
• Analyse real‑time and historical supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process optimisation.
• Analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) such as overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), scrap rate, labour efficiency, and downtime to identify and implement improvements.
• Mentor supervisors to conduct process checks within areas of responsibility and monitor performance to ensure health of the process and drive daily accountability.
• Maintain accurate records and reports on production output, downtime, personnel performance, and safety incidents.
• Ensure training programmes are effective and current to support workforce development and regulatory compliance.
• Lead or participate in cross‑functional projects focused on cost savings, capacity expansion, or process standardisation.
• Support a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance to consistently achieve results under tough circumstances.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead strategic and budgetary planning sessions along with associated plan execution, including leading and lagging metric definition, alignment, and deployment.
• May support collective bargaining process.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associate degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, business, or other relevant technical field is required. Bachelor degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, business, or other relevant technical field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience, if degreed.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience, if non‑degreed.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory or lead role is required.
• Required Skills: Intermediate PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook) and manufacturing systems (ERP/MES).
• Required Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence others, and manage change.
• Required Skills: Proven experience utilizing SQDCM models to lead and unify teams.
• Required Skills: Analytical/quantitative problem resolution.
• Required Skills: Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production/capacity planning, scheduling, execution, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Required Skills: Experience with aligning process capability to internal or external customer requirements.
• Required Skills: Ability to recognise waste/losses and identifying solutions to reduce or minimise.
• Required Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Required Skills: Ability to work as a team across all functionalities of the business.
• Required Skills: Ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Preferred Skills: Applied understanding of Six Sigma.
• Preferred Skills: Lean certification preferred.
• Preferred Skills: Operational familiarity of SCADA systems.
• Preferred Skills: Functional knowledge of ISO 9000.
• Preferred Skills: Proficient in APQP.
• Preferred Skills: Demonstrated ability in automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS).
• Preferred Skills: Bilingual skills.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to navigate manufacturing environments, including frequent walking, standing, and exposure to machinery.
• Requires frequent floor presence, including walking, standing, and collaboration with shift teams.
• Occasional time spent working a flexible schedule depending on production needs.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre‑hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an “at‑will” basis.

When it comes to employers, we understand you have choices – and that you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognised for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. That’s what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing that’s carried us for more than 65 years – a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry.

If you’re looking for a place where you’ll be challenged to be your best and are given the tools and resources to grow and develop, we want to hear from you. If you don’t see a position posted that quite fits you, send us your information and we’ll be in touch if there’s a role that seems like a good match in the future.

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities across the U.S., Lozier Corporation is the leading manufacturer of products used by retailers in stores and warehouses, with a vision to be operationally excellent in support of retail’s present and future. Retailers have relied on our quality products and service since 1956.