Area Manager

Area Manager, Warehouse 

Shift: Thursday - Sunday (7pm - 5:30am)

Factor a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an Area Manager, Warehouse to support the Lake Zurich facility.  In this position,

You will ...

•   Oversee the strategic operations within the functional areas of receiving, shipping, storage / distribution of goods, and logistics.
•   Direct activities and provide coaching and guidance to associates, leads, and supervisors. 
•   Work alongside and with the team, providing guidance as needed to ensure maximum productivity. 
•   Work with senior Management to complete the given directives of the Company. 
•   Responsible for ensuring compliance with all safety, GMP and SQF policies/procedures, as well as adherence to PPE/hygiene policies. 
•   This managerial position is expected to cultivate a culture in line with Hello Fresh’s core values.
•    Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service. Investigate (and correct) customer issues and complaints.
•    Manages the department engaged in essential warehouse functions (receiving, shipping, and   distribution) to ensure high productivity and high     technical integrity.
•     Perform internal audits.
•     Coordinate objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and         minimize costs
•     Maintain an active role on internal continuous improvement teams.
•     Design, develop and implement warehousing training programs based on quarterly performance reviews
•     Interact with procurement to ensure adequate supply of all inventory and ingredients.
•     Addressing nonconformities from previous internal and external audits.
•     Conducting a management review of the warehouse essential functions.
•     Following-up on and closing pending preventive and corrective action requests.
•     Ensuring that documentation and design controls are appropriate for organization.
•     Assisting the management team and providing support as necessary.
•     Provide all employees with necessary tools, proper training and corrective direction.

You are...

•       A Leader: train and develop a large group of employees    
•       Performance Manager of warehouse employees
•       Problem Solver/Analytical    
•       Detailed Oriented and Results Driven
•       Communicator: speak to employees with tact and diplomacy     
•       Time Manager: tracking/monitoring production and maintaining productivity
•       Technical: computer literacy to input information into the computer
•       Able to take direction and relay information to employees

At a minimum, you have...

• Associate’s degree or related management work experience.
• At least 5 years of work experience in a warehouse, should be combined with a demonstrated track-record of accomplishments as a supervisor, and with satisfying customers in technology-driven, developing companies.

You’ll get…

• Competitive salary, 401k 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
• Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, 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

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

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