Area Manager (m/w/x)

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Lead, manage and develop a team of 150 to 300 Associates and Team Leaders.
• Drive performance of IB or OB operational teams during shifts, resolving issues to meet site objectives.
• Analyze shift performance against business goals and implement actions for continuous improvement.
• Communicate policies clearly to Associates, ensuring consistency, compliance, and corrective actions when necessary.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Health & Safety, and Security teams.
• Support all safety programs and maintain a secure, compliant working environment.
• Develop and uphold quality control standards to meet customer demand with accuracy.
• Design and deliver site-wide initiatives to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives using Lean tools.
• Review work forecasts and align team productivity to meet KPIs and operational targets.
• Over 5 years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Proven managerial experience with sizable teams, with a natural ability to motivate others and build strong relationships.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills, including conducting in-depth analysis of complex processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with performance metrics and continuous process improvement.
• Strong background in people and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in business-level English.
• Experience using data and anecdotal evidence to influence business decisions.
• Familiarity with key aspects of production, supply chains, and operations.

Optional Requirements and Benefits

• Completed Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen techniques.
• Background in a similar logistical work environment.
• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in a professional setting.
• Competitive salaries based on your professional experience.
• Stable employment in a fast-growing international company.
• A cafeteria benefits system that lets you choose from options such as life insurance, private medical care, a sports card, cinema tickets, and more.
• Guaranteed 26 vacation days per calendar year.
• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Mental Wellbeing Program – free and confidential mental and physical health support services for you and your immediate family, covering a wide range of personal and work-related issues.
• AUTODOC corporate discount for purchasing car parts at special rates for personal use.
• Opportunities for advancement, further training (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills available on our e-learning platform), and coaching.
• Free English, German, and Polish language classes.