Harbor Freight Tools is are seeking an Area Manager I to join our high performance Supply Chain team at our Distribution Center in Dillon, South Carolina. The successful, driven and dynamic candidate will be part of a senior best practices global team. The team is HIGHLY COLLABORATIVE and has on it some of the best and brightest in Supply Chain, this person will be a key contributor in continuing to build highly integrated and efficient programs throughout the enterprise.
Supervises associates and manages the day to day operations of an assigned area within a distribution center. Achieves results (operation, financial & service results) through directing and supporting the activities of Associates who perform various distribution center operating functions. Maintains a safe work environment & sanitation, maintenance and equipment standards; performs other duties and activities as assigned by Management.
Harbor Freight Tools is different. We're not your typical retailer. We're actually a retailer and branded tool producer rolled into one. We're a team of high-achievers, who have a passion for excellence and continuous improvement and obsess about getting things done. We're also equally committed to doing the right thing and giving back to our community. We're allergic to bureaucracy, extra layers of management and politics. And for us, collaboration is the golden rule. We're a 35 year-old, $2.5 billion company - on pace to $7.5 billion in the next few years - with the energy and enthusiasm of a start-up. We have over 400 stores nationwide and are opening a new one every week. If you're a leader with your ego in check, if you know what it means to be an open-minded partner, if you aren't afraid to get into the weeds to learn the Harbor Freight way and join our history making enterprise, then we'd love to talk to you.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling and disciplining Associates.Developing Associates to increase their capabilities and job performance.Communicating values, strategies, objectives, and assigning accountabilities.Planning, monitoring and appraising performance results.Creating a climate of openness, trust and respect for each Associate.Enforcing systems, policies, procedures and productivity standards.Maintaining and keeping accurate attendance, vacation, personal time off, sickness, funeral, and other attendance standards.Maintaining positive and productive continuity with each Associate and their work teams.Initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments Establishing daily and weekly priorities and production plans.Scheduling Associates and assigning work.Monitoring and revising schedules and work.Researching, compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production performance records and data.Resolving and reporting production issues. Answering questions and responding to requests by internal customers.Educating and directing Associates to follow and maintain established company, federal, state and local policies and proceduresEnsure the work environment is maintained in a clean & safe status Ensure associates have the proper tools to perform their dutiesReporting and responding to any unsafe and unclean work environments and violations.Ensuring Associates are properly trained & certified to operate equipment.Identifying needed repairs.Ensuring equipment is maintained and gets repaired in a timely manner.Evaluating new equipment and techniques.Being open to new ideas and ways to achieve results.Demonstrating a willingness to learn other areas of the distribution center.Initiating, leading and participating in special projects.Attending education workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional organizations.Manage operation to meet the financial targets assignedManage the operation to meet the assigned service levels assignedIdentify and explain budget & service level variances, identify corrective actionsEvaluate & recommend process changes to improve efficiencies, safety, etc.To Apply Visit Harbor Freight Tools
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree preferred 2-4 Years of Management Experience supervising production personnel (preferred in Distribution)Candidates with 4 year college degree, Zero years of management experience requiredFamiliar with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, OutlookEffective Verbal and written communication skills Multi-tasking skills Knowledge of Business ConceptsKnowledge of Supervisory & leadership skillsCompetencies:
Leadership - Models the Company's values and influences others to achieve individual or team objectives.
Communication - Clearly conveys information through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that is understandable, easy to retain and timely.
Initiative - Approaches work objectives with a sense of urgency and a dedication to exceeding performance expectations.
Problem-solving/Decision-making - Accurately identifies problems, issues and opportunities, collects data to draw conclusions and chooses a course of action based on facts.
Planning & Organization - Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work objectives are met.
Policy Compliance - Manages in accordance with Company policies and procedures and promotes compliance in others.
Physical Requirements:
The ability to list up to 50 lbs about 1/3 to 2/3 the time. Ability to stand, walk and/or sit for long periods of time.
Safety:
The candidate must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.
Supervisory Responsibility
Direct: Non-Exempt Employees
Benefits Include:
401kFull Medical Package including, health and dentalPaid Time OffCompetitive SalaryCasual Work Environment