Area Manager - Operations - Auto/Manufacturing/FMCG

Looking for Area Manager for Leading Client based at Sonepat

Role:

An Area Manager is a manager with a bias for action. You will manage day-to-day operations in one of the segments from inbound to outbound (receiving, stowing, picking, packing, and shipping) and liaise with other departments so as to ensure the smoothest flow of operations. Through your work, you will continuously improve the functionality and level of service that the Fulfillment Centre provides to our customers.

Responsibilities:

You will be managing aspects of output in your area: people management, metrics, productivity targets, and process improvements.

The extent of your duties will include:

- Maintain health and safety standards within area and promote a positive health and safety culture on site.

- Lead, manage and mentor a large and diverse team of associates in a specified department within a very fast-paced and high-volume environment.

- Take responsibility for all HR related activities within the team, including Employee Relations and Time Recording activities.

- You have a troubleshooting mindset and analytical capability to be able to drive and conduct dive deep analysis on complex processes. Achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent service by managing accurate and timely collection of data to update operations metrics daily.

- Be involved in projects and liaise with all teams cross the FC and/or relevant external actors as required. Establish collaborative relationships with individuals from other functions to achieve the goal.

- Be continuously proactive and create a culture of on-going process improvement within the workplace using KAIZEN and LEAN methodologies.

Qualifications :

The successful candidate will :

- Have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification

- Have experience in leading and motivating a significantly sized team.

- Have an understanding of inventory control and systems.

- Thrive on change, inclined to operate with flexibility and commit the time required to get the job done.

- Work shifts, including weekends, in an operational 7/365 environment.

- Willing to relocate if necessary.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Master's degree or equivalent

- A grasp of KAIZEN and LEAN methodology techniques would be welcome.