[US DC] Area Manager I, Warehouse

Factor_; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Team bonus opportunities

Generous PTO

Health benefits with $0 premium

HelloFresh/Factor_ subscription plan %

Employee Resource Groups

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an Area Manager, Warehouse to oversee receiving, shipping, and distribution in Aurora, IL. You will coach supervisors, drive safety compliance, and align warehouse activities with production goals.

Lead a large team, ensure customer satisfaction, and implement continuous improvement programs. This on-site role offers a competitive hourly rate with strong benefits and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or related management work experience.
• At least 5 years of work experience in warehouse management with a track record of accomplishments and customer satisfaction in tech-driven companies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, shipping, storage and distribution operations.
• Direct activities and coach associates, leads and supervisors.
• Ensure safety, GMP and SQF compliance and PPE/hygiene policies.
• Cultivate HelloFresh core values within the team.
• Investigate and resolve customer issues and complaints.
• Coordinate with production to maximize reliability and minimize costs.
• Develop and implement warehousing training programs based on reviews.
• Interact with procurement to ensure inventory availability and section alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Performance management

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Communication

Time management

Technical literacy

Direction taking

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Area Manager l, Warehouse

Shift- Saturday to Tuesday 4:00am to 2:30pm

Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking and Area Manager, Warehouse to support their Aurora, IL team. In this position:

• Oversee the strategic operations within the functional areas of receiving, shipping, storage / distribution of goods, and logistics.
• Direct activities and provide coaching and guidance to associates, leads, and supervisors.
• Work alongside and with the team, providing guidance as needed to ensure maximum productivity.
• Work with senior Management to complete the given directives of the Company.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all safety, GMP and SQF policies/procedures, as well as adherence to PPE/hygiene policies.
• This managerial position is expected to cultivate a culture in line with Hello Fresh’s core values.
• Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service. Investigate (and correct) customer issues and complaints.
• Manages the department engaged in essential warehouse functions (receiving, shipping, and distribution) to ensure high productivity and high technical integrity.
• Performing internal audits.
• Coordinate objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Create and implement processes and procedures.
• Relay quality philosophy to all warehouse personnel.
• Maintain active role on internal continuous improvement teams.
• Design, develop and implement warehousing training programs based on quarterly performance reviews
• Interact with procurement to ensure adequate supply of all inventory and ingredients.
• Addressing nonconformities from previous internal and external audits.
• Conducting a management review of the warehouse essential functions.
• Following-up on and closing pending preventive and corrective action requests.
• Ensuring that documentation and design controls are appropriate for organization.
• Assisting the management team and provide support as necessary.
• Provide all employees with necessary tools, proper training and corrective direction.

You are...

• A Leader: train and develop a large group of employees
• Performance Manager of warehouse employees
• Problem Solver/Analytical
• Detailed Oriented and Results Driven
• Communicator: speak to employees with tact and diplomacy
• Time Manager: tracking/monitoring production and maintaining productivity
• Technical: computer literacy to input information into the computer
• Able to take direction and relay information to employees

At a minimum, you have...

• Associate’s degree or related management work experience.
• At least 5 years of work experience in warehouse management, should be combined with a demonstrated track-record of accomplishments as a manager, and with satisfying customers in technology-driven, developing companies.

You’ll get …

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

#Factor #JD1008

Illinois Pay Range

$58,800—$63,000 USD