Job Description

A respected leader in the production and distribution space is seeking a Production Area Manager to oversee and drive performance within a high-volume fulfillment environment. This leadership role is hands-on and highly visible, with a focus on workforce management, throughput efficiency, and team development.

This role will be supporting second shift operations: Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 11:30pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct daily production flow for outbound fulfillment processes in coordination with area leads
• Organize labor, assign resources, and adjust production schedules to meet shipping deadlines
• Monitor production lines to ensure target output, order accuracy, and safety compliance
• Implement standard work procedures and lean practices to eliminate waste and improve efficiency
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Support team leads and floor supervisors in resolving personnel and workflow issues
• Partner cross-functionally with inventory control, receiving, quality, and replenishment teams
• Train, coach, and mentor hourly team members and frontline leaders
• Conduct performance reviews, corrective actions, and development plans for direct reports
• Review labor reports and payroll data to ensure cost-effective labor utilization
• Track and report on shift-level production KPIs including units per hour, order accuracy, and downtime
• Reinforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with facility guidelines

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience leading teams in a high-volume production, fulfillment, or manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to motivate and lead diverse teams on the production floor
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to shift focus and flex schedule to support multiple production areas
• Experience with WMS systems and RF scanning technology
• Proficient with Excel or similar tools to analyze production data and drive decisions

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer match

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