Job Description
Job Description
Galls, a respected leader in the production and distribution space is seeking a Production Area Manager to oversee and drive performance within a high-volume fulfillment environment. This leadership role is hands-on and highly visible, with a focus on workforce management, throughput efficiency, and team development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct daily production flow for outbound fulfillment processes in coordination with area leads
- Organize labor, assign resources, and adjust production schedules to meet shipping deadlines
- Monitor production lines to ensure target output, order accuracy, and safety compliance
- Implement standard work procedures and lean practices to eliminate waste and improve efficiency
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Support team leads and floor supervisors in resolving personnel and workflow issues
- Partner cross-functionally with inventory control, receiving, quality, and replenishment teams
- Train, coach, and mentor hourly team members and frontline leaders
- Conduct performance reviews, corrective actions, and development plans for direct reports
- Review labor reports and payroll data to ensure cost-effective labor utilization
- Track and report on shift-level production KPIs including units per hour, order accuracy, and downtime
- Reinforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with facility guidelines
Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of experience leading teams in a high-volume production, fulfillment, or manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to motivate and lead diverse teams on the production floor
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to shift focus and flex schedule to support multiple production areas
- Experience with WMS systems and RF scanning technology
- Proficient with Excel or similar tools to analyze production data and drive decisions
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with employer match
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Flexible hours, Shift work,