Area Manager - Weekday

Nellis Auction; Delran Township (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nellis Auction in Delran, NJ is seeking an Area Manager - Weekday to drive operational excellence on the warehouse floor. This role leads daily workflows, ensures SOP adherence, and coaches team members to meet safety, productivity, and quality targets.

You will monitor real-time performance data, schedule staffing, and communicate shift insights to leadership. The position requires strong leadership, coaching ability, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, in a fast-paced, metrics-driven

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse, distribution, or logistics leadership.
• Ability to coach and lead teams in fast-paced, metrics-driven environments.
• Strong analytical skills to review performance data and adjust plans.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive achievement of department targets across productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Monitor real-time data to inform staffing and workflow adjustments.
• Communicate shift-level insights and outline corrective actions.
• Lead daily warehouse operations and provide active coaching.
• Ensure SOP adherence and proper timekeeping and equipment use.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Coaching & development

Data-driven decisions

Clear communication

Job description

Description

The Area Manager is a key frontline leader responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring team accountability, and fostering a high-performance culture within their assigned department. This role oversees the execution of daily workflows, enforces company standards, and ensures team alignment with organizational goals around safety, productivity, and quality.

Area Manager - Weekday

Delran, NJ

• Warehouse Operations

Job Type

Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Drive consistent achievement of departmental performance targets, including productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics.


• Monitor real-time performance data to inform decisions around staffing, task assignment, and workflow adjustments.


• Prepare and communicate shift-level performance insights, identifying root causes for variances and outlining corrective actions.


• Support continuous improvement by identifying operational gaps and escalating systemic challenges to leadership.

Team Development & Coaching

• Lead and supervise daily operations on the warehouse floor, providing active coaching and support to team members.


• Set clear performance expectations and deliver timely feedback to reinforce accountability and encourage growth.


• Conduct regular team huddles to communicate goals, address barriers, and maintain engagement.


• Promote a positive and inclusive team culture through recognition, morale-building, and consistent leadership presence.

Policy & Process Execution

• Ensure consistent adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company policies.


• Address process deviations through coaching and documentation in alignment with HR and performance standards.


• Maintain operational readiness by ensuring proper timekeeping, resource usage, and equipment accountability.

Workplace Safety & Environment

• Champion a clean, safe, and organized working environment through routine safety observations and adherence to 5S principles.


• Proactively identify and address safety concerns, ensuring timely incident reporting and corrective action.


• Support compliance with break scheduling and floor coverage to maintain operational continuity.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods (up to 10–11 hours per shift).


• Frequent lifting and carrying of items up to 50 pounds.


• Occasional kneeling, bending, and reaching as required by operational tasks.


• Must be able to work in environments with fluctuating temperatures, including extreme heat or cold, both indoors and outdoors (e.g., warehouse floor, loading areas).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics leadership role.


• Strong ability to coach and lead teams in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.


• Proficiency in analyzing performance data and executing daily operational adjustments.


• Clear and confident communicator with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Salary Description

$28.00 - $30.00 per hour