Distribution Area Manager

 Let's talk about the team and you:The Area Manager is responsible for the execution and performance of all activities and personnel related to shipping, receiving, inventory management, and material flow within their assigned area or shift. You are accountable for delivering safe, efficient, and compliant operations while developing a culture that reflects ResMed's values, standards, core competencies, and behaviors.You will lead through people, process, and performance, ensuring that operational goals are met through clear expectations, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement.Four key areas you will always focus on are safety, quality, customer experience, and productivity for your department/area.Let's talk about Responsibilities:Own safety performance for the assigned area/shift, always ensuring a safe and compliant work environmentReview forecasts and align labor plans to meet daily, weekly, and monthly operational objectivesLead daily shift execution, balancing labor and workflow to meet productivity, quality, and delivery targetsEnsure operations run according to standard work while meeting service commitments and deadlinesFoster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and eliminating non-value-added activitiesEnsure associates are properly trained and capable of meeting operational and customer requirementsLead, coach, and hold Team Leads and hourly associates accountable to performance and behavioral standardsEnsure materials are received from approved vendors, accurately transacted into inventory, processed to specification, and shipped on timeDeliver quality objectives while operating within budget and labor expectationsManage inventory control processes to ensure accountability, accuracy, and traceability of materials and finished goodsEstablish clear and consistent communication with teams to align priorities, expectations, and daily executionEstablish, reinforce, and improve operational methods and procedures as neededRecommend changes to processes, policies, or workflows to improve operational effectivenessMaintain documentation and prepare reports that reflect performance, risks, and improvement opportunitiesCollaborate with peer Area Managers, senior leadership, and cross-functional partners to resolve issues and ensure continuity across shiftsManage and sustain product traceability systems using WMS/Oracle to support customer and quality requirementsEnsure equipment inspections, housekeeping, and work environment standards are maintainedPerform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned Let's talk about Qualifications and Experience:Minimum 5–7 years of experience in a warehouse or distribution environmentMinimum 2 years of experience leading hourly teamsDemonstrated ownership of safety, productivity, quality, and delivery outcomesExperience with inventory control and distribution operationsWorking knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Strong verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of federal and local OSHA safety regulations related to warehouse and shipping environmentsCustomer-focused mindset with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationshipsSelf-motivated, adaptable, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environmentDesirable:Bachelor's degree (B.A.) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience with Oracle or comparable Supply Chain/Logistics systemsExperience with a Warehouse Management SystemExperience supporting continuous improvement initiativesJob Environment:Warehouse environment. Incumbent will walk and may occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift up to 40 lbs. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Must be flexible to work varying schedules, hours, weekends, and overtime as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.