Flexport
Area Manager
Chicago Warehouse · Mid · Full-time
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About the role
- We are currently seeking individuals for a full-time position that involves launching and operating one of our inaugural fulfillment centers.
- As a key member of the Flexport team, you will take on the role of a people leader, responsible for managing a process and a team on the operating floor.
- This position offers a unique opportunity to invest in others and cultivate a collaborative leadership style.
Responsibilities
- Coach, manage, and develop a team of 30-100.
- Create, manage, and support recognition programs across your department.
- Support all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates.
- Own performance reporting for your areas of responsibility within the FC, including, but not limited to, on-time receiving and shipping, inventory accuracy, and packing quality.
- Demonstrated collaboration with internal and external business partners to deliver greater operational performance, efficiency, and quality.
- Ensure procedures are followed for building security and product loss prevention.
- Be an integral part of our Operations team as an Area Manager of one of our largest fulfillment partners located across the country.
- This position requires a candidate with the proven ability to drive process improvements and the ability to keep pace with our growth while motivating others to meet challenges in a deadline-driven environment.
- Precise communication around external partner decisions, issues, risks, and new processes.
- Experience leveraging problem-solving and data analysis skills to drive high judgment decisions.
Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be willing and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
- Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.
- Must be able to work in an environment where the noise level varies and can be loud.
- Must be able to work in an environment where the temperature may vary between 60 and 90 degrees and will occasionally exceed 90 degrees.
- Must be able to work on a secure mezzanine at a height of up to 40 feet (applies to buildings with mezzanines).
Compensation
- The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salary for the position in the posting's respective region.
Company info
- About Flexport: At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward.
- That's why it's our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it.
- The Opportunity: We are currently seeking individuals for a full-time position that involves launching and operating one of our inaugural fulfillment centers.
- We are looking for high-potential candidates who are eager to take on this challenge and be part of our dynamic and innovative organization.
- Join us in our mission to revolutionize global trade and make a lasting impact on the industry.
- shift may overlap into part of the weekend.
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