Description
Job Title : Area Manager - Kokomo, IN
Full Time- Salaried
The Area Manager (AM) is responsible for ensuring reliable and accurate inventory counts in support of and at the direction of the District Manager. This role plans and maps out inventory events and processes to ensure all Perfect Event standards are met. The AM directs other employees through their daily tasks and interacts with customers to make sure that they are receiving exceptional service. The AM assists in interviewing, hiring, and training associates to build capacity. The AM plays a critical part in retention and stability within the hourly workforce-living the example of our SPIRIT values. The AM must assist in the ownership of delivering an exceptional final product to the customer.
Essential Responsibilities:
Demonstrates safe behaviors at all times and ensures the safety of all associates
Successfully completes all inventory pre-planning tasks to ensure operational excellence
Leads on-site inventories at various customer locations, utilizing standardized processes to achieve operational excellence (accuracy, productivity, efficiency, on-time completion, etc.)
Manages inventory flow plans, effectively directs and guides Inventory Associates and Inventory Supervisors during the inventory process
Assists with the planning and execution of District travel and equipment logistics per leadership
Assists with candidate flow, hiring, development, training, onboarding, and retention of employees
Consistently works to build bench strength in their District through high quality mentoring, training, development and coaching of hourly employees
Exhibits exemplary customer service, including but not limited to, professional and timely communication, sense of urgency, and ensuring operational excellence
Maintains positive relationships with customer management and employees, always enhancing our reputation in the marketplace
Ensures Inventory Associates and Inventory Supervisors are educated on event procedures and have a path for continuous development
Builds bench strength in the District by identifying talent and providing training and feedback to develop Supervisors, Pharmacy Inventory Associates, Drivers
Conducts pre-inventory visits (PIV) with customer management and logistics review site visits
Schedules client events accordingly to meet the client requirements
Actively participates in weekly leadership meetings
Assists leadership with the assessment and development of hourly employees, through communication, engagement and coaching
Leads by example at all times; ensures all associates are demonstrating SPIRIT values at all times
Supports District and Regional Leadership in additional tasks that include, but are not limited to: recruitment, training, job fairs, equipment acquisition, vehicle maintenance, etc.
Working Conditions:
This position requires frequent travel via automobile and air and the ability to adapt to changing working conditions, such as standing and sitting for long periods of time, as well as frequent walking. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work 10-12 hour shifts regularly.
Please note that this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
For more information on WIS/RGIS, visit our website at www.rgis.com.
WIS/RGIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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Qualifications
Position Requirements
Associate's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in an Inventory role, or similar retail position, that exhibits professionalism, sense of urgency, soft skills, and the strong ability to work with others
Strong people and team management skills with a proven track record of recruiting, hiring, and developing talent for future bench strength
Strong motivation to be successful in honoring all commitments to our customers and employees, through excellent service and conflict resolution skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong time-management skills
Ability to work flexible schedules with varying hours in support of the District and customer commitments and in various environments such as warehouses, outside industries, etc.
Exhibits strong work-ethic while focusing on team-oriented goals and collaboration in a fast-paced environment
Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment investigative consumer report, pre-employment drug screening and/or MVR check
A valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and/or meeting the Fleet driver requirements may be required depending on the District or Region needs
Primary Location: USA-IN-KOKOMO
Job Number: ARE00165
RGIS is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
