Area Manager (Distribution Industry)

Eclipse Advantage; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eclipse Advantage is seeking an Area Manager to oversee 3-5 distribution locations, driving operational excellence, client satisfaction, and growth across sites in the region. You will implement warehouse and distribution plans, track metrics, and lead cross-functional projects.

The role requires 3-7 years of multi-site ops experience, strong data analysis, and superb communication. Travel to local Phoenix area and Spanish language skills are a plus; you’ll mentor site managers and ensure safety

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in multi-site operational management.
• Proven ability to develop workforce strategies and drive process improvements.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to use metrics for decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients.
• Sales-minded with the ability to support business development activities.
• Willingness to travel in local Phoenix area.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic warehouse and distribution operations plans across sites.
• Establish and enforce processes, procedures, and metrics for efficiency and safety.
• Lead cross-functional projects, including facility start-ups and other initiatives.
• Prepare and oversee financial budgets and targets.
• Conduct monthly financial projections and site analysis for cost savings.
• Serve as the primary client contact, addressing inquiries and managing expectations.
• Build trust-based client relationships while maintaining operational integrity.
• Handle challenging conversations with maturity and adaptability.
• Partner with sales to identify growth opportunities and conduct site visits.
• Assist in client presentations showcasing operational expertise.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for regional facilities; drive continuous improvement.
• Use data to identify trends, optimize workflows, and implement enhancements.
• Lead and mentor facility managers and direct reports.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and innovation across sites.

Skills

Multi-site operations management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Sales mindset

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Spanish language

Job description

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4400 S Charleston Pike
Springfield, OH 45502, USA

ALDISFOH
4400 S Charleston Pike
Springfield, OH 45502, USA

As an Area Manager in you will initially 3-5 distribution locations, ensuring operational excellence and fostering strong client relationships. Your mission is to manage and optimize the performance of these facilities while driving business growth and delivering exceptional service. If you thrive on managing complex operations, enjoy building client trust, and have a knack for strategic problem-solving, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Operational Leadership

• Develop and implement strategic warehouse and distribution operations plans, ensuring seamless execution across all sites in the region.
• Establish and enforce operational processes, procedures, and metrics to drive efficiency, quality, and safety at all facilities.
• Lead cross-functional projects, including facility start-ups and other business initiatives, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
• Prepare and oversee financial budgets, ensuring performance aligns with financial targets.
• Conduct monthly financial projections and analysis for each site, identifying opportunities for cost savings and performance improvement.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and managing expectations with professionalism and tact.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met while maintaining operational integrity.
• Handle challenging conversations with maturity and adaptability, turning potential conflicts into opportunities for growth and improvement.

Sales Support and Business Development

• Partner with the sales and business development team to identify growth opportunities, conduct site assessment visits, and engage with prospective clients.
• Assist in client presentations and discussions, showcasing your operational expertise to secure new business.

Performance Monitoring and Improvement

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for all regional facilities, driving continuous improvement and operational success.
• Use data analysis to identify trends, optimize workflows, and implement process enhancements.
• Lead and mentor facility managers and direct reports, providing strategic guidance, support, and coaching.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation across all sites.

Position Requirements

• 3-7 years of experience in multi-site operational management, preferably within the grocery or 3PL industries.
• Proven ability to develop workforce strategies and drive process improvements.
• Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to use metrics to inform decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience managing challenging client conversations.
• Sales-minded and curious, with the ability to support business development activities.
• A self-starter with the ability to adapt quickly, motivate teams, and deliver results in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel in local phoenix area
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer| Drug Free Workplace| Must be able to work in the USA

Since 2003, Eclipse Advantage, a people logistics supply chain company, has helped clients improve their supply chain performance by increasing productivity, reducing labor costs, minimizing safety risks, and improving quality.

Our team of employees are a critical part of our nation’s supply chain and logistics industry - assisting to move goods - from groceries to retail to ecommerce - and its thanks, in part, to our team, that the supply chain in North America is thriving.

Eclipse has corporate offices in Cherry Hill, NJ and Melbourne, FL. Our team works in approximately 180 client sites across the United States and Canada. Visit us at www.eclipseadvantage.com to learn more about Eclipse Advantage.

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