Outbound Area Manager - 2nd Shift (Onsite, Fort Worth)

Lead the Floor That Keeps Amazon FBA Shipments Moving - Compliance, On Time, Every Day Role: Outbound Area Manager – 2nd Shift (Onsite, Fort Worth) Location: Fort Worth, TX Schedule: 2nd shift, Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:00pm, onsite in South Fort Worth At Coastal Trading Ventures, we're the outbound engine behind one of the fastest-growing eCommerce fulfillment operations in the country. We are the fifth largest seller by volume on Amazon, and our Fort Worth facility is scaling fast. Every day, your team sends multiple trucks of LTL and FTL freight into Amazon's FBA network, and every box and pallet has to clear Amazon's labeling and shipping requirements the first time. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced environment! You will own the KPIs that keep freight moving and set the pace for a growing outbound team. Your Team You'll lead 2 leads and 20-25 associates on a scan-to-ship conveyor, shipping 100,000-150,000 kitted units a day and 200 Amazon trucks a month. Your team handles boxing, palletizing, labeling and shipping high-volume Amazon FBA orders, and you'll work closely with fellow Managers and other departments to keep staffing and shift operations running smoothly. What You’ll Be Doing Oversee daily fulfillment of high-volume Amazon FBA orders, ensuring every box is prepared and labeled to Amazon's specifications Oversee accurate uploading of shipment details into Amazon's system, maintaining compliance with all shipping guidelines Partner with the onsite Transportation Coordinator on LTL vs. FTL, cube and cost per pallet, and confirm pickups with Amazon for on-time delivery Own scan-to-ship, from box UID label to sorted, wrapped or floor-loaded pallet Monitor and improve KPIs such as boxes labeled per person per hour and label accuracy Analyze weekly forecast projections and determine the productivity needed to hit building goals Train, mentor, and evaluate team members to build a high-performing team Collaborate with fellow Managers and other departments to optimize staffing levels and shift operations Manage and develop leads and associates Lead the outbound team through planned automation, which will reshape the team over the coming months Spearhead process improvement initiatives Uphold a safe working environment and track operational performance metrics Encourage employee engagement and cross-department collaboration Your First 90 Days Days 1-30: Get to know your team and the current outbound flow. Shadow shipments end-to-end - from freight arrangement through Amazon labeling - to see where throughput or accuracy slips today. Days 30-60: Establish your KPI cadence. Set the baseline for boxes labeled per person per hour and label accuracy, and stand up the daily rhythm that holds the line as volume grows. Days 60-90: Drive a process improvement. Take what you've learned about where labeling or throughput breaks down and ship a fix your team owns going forward. What You Bring — Required Proven ability to oversee outbound operations within a warehouse or logistics environment Experience with strict carton and pallet labeling for a retail customer; Amazon FBA strongly preferred 3+ years leading leads and associates in a 3PL, e-commerce fulfillment center or high-volume DC Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate and manage teams effectively Expertise with inventory/warehouse management systems, with strong Excel/Google Sheets proficiency for reporting and analysis Ability to collaborate and strategize with business stakeholders Occasional Saturdays or holidays during peak Nice-to-Have Background in ecommerce, retail, or manufacturing fulfillment Experience with warehouse automation or robotics equipment Growth & Career Opportunities at Coastal Trading Ventures Growth isn't just something we drive in our systems - it's how we think about our people. You'll have visibility into clear paths toward senior operations, specialized, or leadership roles. You'll benefit from: Mentorship from experienced operations leadership Cross-functional exposure to supply chain, warehouse operations, and catalog teams A culture that rewards initiative, curiosity, and follow-through About Coastal Trading Ventures Coastal Trading Ventures is a high-growth eCommerce fulfillment operation powered by smart systems and a team that takes operational excellence seriously, specializing in product prep and 3PL services for Amazon sellers - receiving, kitting, and shipping into Amazon's FBA network for 15+ years. We're investing in the infrastructure, technology, and people that will define how we scale, and outbound execution sits at the center of that work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Luminize