Flexport

Flexport

Area Manager

Chicago Warehouse · Mid · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$30k-$100kDetected 3 days ago
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Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level I)39
Fits your clock70

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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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