**Experienced Area Manager – Customer Service and Operations Leadership at blithequark**

Are you a motivated and customer-focused individual looking to join a dynamic team as an Area Manager at blithequark? Do you have a passion for leading and mentoring hourly workforce, ensuring the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance, and performance? If so, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to delivering millions of packages and smiles to customers every day. **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading company that operates a vast network of fulfillment centers, delivery stations, and other facilities that enable the seamless delivery of products to customers worldwide. Our commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and employee development has made us a preferred choice for customers and a great place to work for our employees. With a strong focus on teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we strive to create a work environment that is engaging, inclusive, and rewarding. **Key Responsibilities and Job Elements** As an Area Manager at blithequark, you will play a critical role in leading a team of hourly workforce and ensuring the successful execution of our operations. Your key responsibilities will include: * **Support, mentor, and motivate hourly workforce**: Provide guidance, coaching, and feedback to hourly employees to help them achieve their full potential and meet business objectives. * **Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises**: Ensure that all operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner, with a focus on delivering high-quality products and services to customers. * **Collaborate with support teams**: Work closely with Safety, Engineering, Loss Prevention, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources teams to develop plans and strategies to meet business objectives. * **Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach**: Perform physical tasks that require lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, and reaching, as well as standing and walking for up to 12 hours during shifts. * **Work in a fast-paced environment with variable noise levels**: Adapt to a dynamic work environment with varying noise levels, temperatures, and weather conditions. * **Continuously climb and descend stairs**: Perform tasks that require frequent climbing and descending of stairs, as applicable to sites with stairs. **Our Fulfillment Network and Career Growth Opportunities** blithequark's fulfillment network is constantly evolving, with new Operations sites launching every year. This provides opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as the chance to take on new challenges and responsibilities. As an Area Manager, you will have the opportunity to: * **Develop leadership skills**: Lead a team of hourly workforce and develop your leadership skills through hands-on experience and mentorship. * **Gain operational expertise**: Learn about the inner workings of our operations, including safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises. * **Contribute to business objectives**: Play a key role in meeting business objectives and contributing to the success of blithequark. **Essential and Preferred Qualifications** To be successful as an Area Manager at blithequark, you will need: * **High school diploma or equivalent**: A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this role. * **1-2 years of experience in a related field**: Previous experience in a related field, such as customer service, operations, or management, is preferred. * **Excellent communication and leadership skills**: Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this role. * **Ability to work in a fast-paced environment**: Adaptability and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are critical for this role. * **Physical stamina**: The ability to lift up to 49 pounds and perform physical tasks for up to 12 hours during shifts is required. **Skills and Competencies Required for Success** To excel as an Area Manager at blithequark, you will need: * **Leadership and management skills**: Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to motivate and coach hourly workforce. * **Communication and interpersonal skills**: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders. * **Problem-solving and analytical skills**: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions. * **Time management and organizational skills**: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain a high level of organization. * **Customer service skills**: Strong customer service skills, including the ability to provide excellent service to customers and internal stakeholders. **Work Environment and Company Culture** As an Area Manager at blithequark, you will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather conditions. You will be required to lift up to 49 pounds and perform physical tasks for up to 12 hours during shifts. Our company culture is built on teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and we strive to create a work environment that is engaging, inclusive, and rewarding. **Compensation, Perks, and Benefits** As an Area Manager at blithequark, you can expect: * **Competitive hourly rate**: A competitive hourly rate of $20 to $28 per hour, based on qualifications. * **Benefits package**: A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401(k) matching. * **Paid time off**: Paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, and holidays. * **Opportunities for advancement**: Opportunities for advancement and career growth, including training and development programs. **How to Apply** If you are a motivated and customer-focused individual with a passion for leading and mentoring hourly workforce, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team as an Area Manager at blithequark. Please submit your application through our website, including your resume and a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply for this job