As an Area Manager you will be responsible for one of our main departments in the distribution center - receive, stow, pick or pack. You and your team ensure that the workflow runs smoothly so that all customer wishes are met. Simultaneously you concentrate on the realization of our most important goals: safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy and the constant improvement of our processes. You will be required to lead, train and motivate the logistics team of 80 to 120 employees in your business unit whilst working to a number of KPIs and targets, always actively looking at ways in which to improve the warehouse operation. Although this is a supervisory position, it is still very much a hands-on role and you will be expected to be involved in the day-to-day operation of the distribution center. Responsibilities/ Activities: · You lead and manage a large team of associates in a specified department within a very fast-paced and demanding environment. · You are continuously proactive and create a culture of creativity within the workplace. · You maintain health and safety standards within area and promote a positive health and safety culture on site. · You are a Subject Matter Expert on larger processes and activities within the FC, ensuring in line with Standard Work that best practice is shared with other distribution centers within the network. · You participate in continuous improvement activities using methodologies such as Kaizen and 5s. · You establish collaborative relationships with individuals from other functions. · You lead cross-functional teams tasked with solving operational problems.