Area Manager, Production

Area Manager, Production

Location:

Phoenix, AZ

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Pay Range: $51,600 – $58,050 USD

• Respectfully communicate with all employees and leads.
• Supervise a team of 10‑15 employees and ensure efficient and safe operations of shipping activities.
• Develop your team by ensuring proper training, day‑to‑day coaching, and certifications are completed.
• Communicate daily with carriers to ensure on‑time compliance.
• Plan and assign work of subordinates.
• Provide all employees with necessary tools, proper training, and corrective direction.
• Occasionally communicate with other departments within the distribution center to collaborate and solve problems.
• Maintain discipline, morale, and harmonious relations among subordinates.
• Investigate and adjust personnel problems within area of responsibility.
• Respectfully support and follow direction from management and complete tasks with minimum supervision.
• Train new employees on standard operating procedures.
• Maintain and report defective equipment to management.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly, following prescribed safety regulations.
• Update data in the computer system and perform data entry using Microsoft Office and Google Sheets.
• Provide coaching and development to shift hourly associates.
• Report information and update managers throughout every shift with knowledge of that day’s production.
• Resolve employee issues through appropriate problem resolution.
• Check and respond to emails in a timely manner.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Continuously improve processes.
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls, and provide regular progress reports to shipping during the shift.
• Submit paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Conduct daily shift meetings and safety meetings with employees.

• Results‑driven.
• Ability to speak to employees with tact and diplomacy.
• Able to take direction and relay information to employees.

• High School Diploma or GED or related work experience.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience in a production environment (preferred).
• Intermediate computer skills: data analysis/creation, Microsoft Office, Google Sheets, and email.

• Competitive salary, 401(k) with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role.
• Generous PTO including sabbatical and parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service).
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to Hello Fresh meal plans (Hello Fresh, Green Chef, Every Plate, and Factor_).
• Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for 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.

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