Area Manager  - Production - Newark, NJ

**MUST BE WILLING TO WORK NIGHTS**

• Respectfully communicate with all employees and leads.
• Provide coaching and development to shift hourly associates. 
• Provide all employees with necessary tools, proper training and corrective direction.
• Report information and update managers throughout every shift with knowledge of that day’s production.
• Resolve employee issues through appropriate problem resolution. 
• Check and respond to emails in a timely manner.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. 
• Work to continuously improve processes. 
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to Associate Production Manager/Manager during the shift.
• Submit paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Conduct daily shift meetings and safety meetings with employees.
• Conduct interviews for nonexempt shifts within the department.
• Perform accident investigations.  
• Manage department priorities as situations arise.
• Track absenteeism and timekeeping daily. 
• Perform accident investigations and notify management as appropriate

You are...

• Leadership: Able to train and develop a large group of employees and manage multiple production lines
• A problem solver      
• Results Driven 
• Able speak to employees with tact and diplomacy     
• Able to multitask: tracking/monitoring production and maintaining productivity
• Computer literate to input information into the computer
• Able to take direction and relay information to employees
• Comfortability in being exposed to cool and/or cold environment (10º - 40º)

At a minimum, you have...

• Required: Bachelors Degree & High School Diploma or GED and related work experience 
• Preferred: At least 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a production environment 

You’ll get… 

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)   
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.