Standvast Fulfillment seeks an experienced Area Manager to lead a team within its fulfillment center in Columbia, MD. Standvast is leveraging a track record of developing best in class supply chains for the world’s leading e-Commerce businesses to develop a technology-enabled, purpose-built e-Commerce fulfillment platform focused on high-growth brands. Standvast will serve thousands of brands generating billions of e-Commerce sales and will become a critical element to their success so they can serve their customer with excellence at a far faster pace than otherwise possible. This position must have an understanding of processes and the importance of workflow with strong attention to detail and analytical skills. They must flourish in a production-oriented environment. The ability to anticipate and solve problems in a fast-paced environment is key. The selected individual must be a team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge and experience with Direct to Consumer, E-Commerce, or omni-commerce is preferred.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of 20+ associates in the Fulfillment Center.
- Develop and implement daily and weekly production plans to meet all customer SLAs within budget.
- Develop, coach and mentor team for future advancement.
- Set clear performance expectations and give appropriate recognition and feedback for performance.
- Maintain a safe work environment.
- Continue to improve warehouse systems knowledge and competencies for yourself and your team.
- Communicate department expectations.
- Monitor process performance and develop and implement process improvements.
- All other duties as assigned by Site Leader/General Manager.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, supply chain or logistics preferred
- Bachelor’s degree required (new graduates included)
- Experience in process improvement using Lean/Six Sigma or other methodologies valued
- Ecommerce fulfillment experience preferred
- Demonstrated leadership ability, with the ability to engage and motivate others
- Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Good reasoning, conflict-management, and analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends if business require it
- Lift 60+ lbs. may be needed
Benefits
- Medical insurance with 100% employer covered HRA
- Equity in a fast-growing company
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance are 100% employer covered
- Basic Life Insurance is 100% employer covered
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Supplemental Term Life Insurance
- 401k with 5% company match
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
Standvast Values
- Care for Customer First - Our solutions start with and focus on our clients and their customers.
- Stay Humble and Work Hard – Our mission is to enable our clients' and teams’ success - we must work tirelessly together to deliver our vision.
- Expect More – Trust, integrity, transparency, and great people - Setting the bar on the diverse quality of our team and services we provide to ensure we achieve something uniquely excellent.
- Relentlessly Improve, Don’t Settle - Simplify and invent solutions in a culture of constant learning to fearlessly drive informed action that will make a difference.
- Be Accountable - Demonstrate mutual respect, share responsibility, and commit to success across our team, customers, and partners.
- Do good, Serve others – Our organization seeks to create greater good for those we serve.
