Job Description

Title: Area Manager Pay: $70k+ DOE Direct Hire We are seeking talented supply chain leaders for a major distribution center in the Greater Mobile Area. Will be responsible for leading teams of 25-50 people. Focus is on safety, quality, productivity, teamwork, associate engagement, associate retention, and change management.

• Maintain quality and safety standards in area of responsibility by ensuring associates are trained on Logistics and company policies, standards and procedures; monitoring associate compliance to policies and procedures; distributing and maintaining procedures and supporting documentation.
• Supervise and develop associates and leaders in area of responsibility by assigning duties and coordinating workloads, monitoring performance and providing feedback; teaching, supporting and modeling Logistics and company policies and procedures; identifying training and development needs; and participating in the hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation of associates and leaders.
• Monitor and manage productivity of area of responsibility by preparing, reviewing and/or analyzing business reports.
• Identify associate, customer, and/or supplier concerns by listening, consulting with others when needed to determine corrective action to take or make recommendations in order to resolve.
• Implement the business plan for area of responsibility by communicating goals and managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties and coordinating workloads in order to achieve facility goals (e.g., production, quality, safety)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field Leading high volume teams of 20+ associates Knowledge of root cause analysis as it pertains to logistics;

Six Sigma Certification

1 year Microsoft Office/WPA experience Both Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field and 3 or more years of leadership & management experience with high volume teams

Company Description

At Long’s, our people are our greatest asset. We’ve been serving Mobile and Baldwin Counties – and the entire Gulf Coast area – since 1948. With this experience, we bring unparalleled knowledge of the area markets, and this knowledge translates to the best possible job fit for companies and employees. Plus, we offer a comprehensive suite of tools for your human resource needs, including payroll services and skills testing. We understand how inspiring it is to find a job that’s a perfect fit. And we understand the critical needs of employers to find quality people to meet their staffing needs – whether long-term or short-term. When it comes to recruiting and placement of long-term contract, temporary and direct hire employees, we know what works for you. Simply put, we offer jobs. Well done.