Area Manager, Fulfillment Operations

As a member of the ShipBob Team, you will... 

• Grow with an Ownership Mindset: We champion continuous learning and innovation. You'll take on real problems, create tangible solutions, and drive results that move the needle for ShipBob, our merchants, and for your own professional growth. If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career, this is the place. 
• Collaborate with Peers and Leaders Alike: At ShipBob, leaders are accessible; feedback flows in both directions, and everyone, regardless of their seniority or role, steps up to help when needed. We hold each other to high standards because we trust each other to meet them. That combination of transparency and mutual respect is what makes the work here feel worth doing. 
• Experience a High-Performance Culture and Clear Purpose: We are results-driven and clear about what that means: our goals are specific, accountability is shared, and every team member can see how their work connects to our mission. When we hit milestones, we celebrate them together. When we fall short, we learn and move forward. 

Location: 11401 Harmon Rd, Fort Worth, TX

Role Description:

The Area Manager, Fulfillment Operations serves as the primary on-site operational leader for ShipBob’s newly established Print on Demand department. This is a new role responsible for standing up and scaling an in-house POD production capability spanning direct-to-garment (DTG) apparel printing, wall art and canvas fulfillment, hard goods customization (mugs, phone cases, and similar items), and on-demand books, packaging, and labels. The role owns the full production lifecycle — from order receipt and artwork validation through production execution, quality control, and on-time shipment — for both B2B retail/wholesale and DTC ecommerce channels.

As a merchant-specific role, the Area Manager will serve as the day-to-day operational liaison between internal stakeholders and the merchant, ensuring production performance, SLA adherence, and quality standards are met consistently. This role is accountable for associate performance without serving as a direct manager, driving cross-functional alignment across ShipBob departments, and building the foundational SOPs, processes, and operational infrastructure needed to support sustainable POD growth. This role reports to the Operations Manager, Fulfillment Operations.

What you’ll do:

• Own the day-to-day execution of all in-house POD production operations, including DTG apparel printing, wall art and canvas production, hard goods customization, and on-demand book and label printing using ShipBob-operated equipment and staff.
• Provide a high-level end-of-day summary covering B2B and DTC order production status, open orders, orders at risk of missing SLA, active quality incidents, equipment or material issues, and clear action plans for all outstanding items. 
• Align weekly with the Merchant to understand production volume requirements across product categories; partner with operations leadership to develop execution plans that account for staffing, equipment capacity, material availability, and production constraints. 
• Validate artwork files and production-ready assets prior to print runs; coordinate with the Merchant to resolve file issues, color profile discrepancies, or specification gaps that could impact print quality or cause production delays.
• Own operational metric reporting for the POD department, including Units per Hour (UPH) / production throughput, order cycle time (order receipt to shipment), on-time shipment vs. SLA, production yield and defect rate, and ink/material waste and cost per unit.
• Identify performance gaps, troubleshoot root causes, and implement process improvements to drive consistent attainment of production throughput and quality targets.
• Build foundational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for the POD department from the ground up, covering all production workflows, quality checkpoints, equipment operation, file intake, order processing, and shipment execution.
• Drive production associate performance and accountability across all POD workflows; while direct management sits with other Area Managers, this role owns production outcomes and coaches associates toward throughput, quality, and SLA targets on the floor.
• Support all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates. Supervise daily workflows to ensure products are handled and stored correctly per defined safety and quality procedures. Maintain compliance with hygiene and contamination control standards and promote a culture of accountability. 
• Other duties/responsibilities as necessary. 

What you’ll bring to the table:

• 2+ years of experience in warehouse, fulfillment, or logistics operations management. Preferred experience in a print on demand or make on demand fulfillment environment.
• Experience serving as an operational liaison between fulfillment operations and merchant or client teams, with a demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional relationships. 
• Sound understanding of fulfillment metrics including UPH, OPH, SLA management, and VCPO. 
• Proficiency with WMS platforms and operational reporting tools. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly communicate operational status and incidents to merchant partners. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make real-time operational decisions in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. 
• Experience developing and implementing SOPs in a warehouse or fulfillment environment.          

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Basic Life Insurance 
• Paid Maternity/Parental Leave Program 
• Paid Holidays & Flexible Time Off Program 
• Paid Sick Leave  
• Wellness Days (1 day/quarter) 
• 401K Match  
• Comprehensive Benefits Package >>> https://www.shipbob.com/careers/ 
• See Our High-Performing Culture >>> Check us out on Instagram (@lifeatshipbob) 

ShipBob believes in transparency while providing a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance approach. We are targeting a base salary range of $54,878 - $73,170 for this role. The total compensation for this position in our compensation architecture is $54,878 - $91,463. In addition to base salary, this role includes the opportunity to be eligible for participation in the Company's discretionary bonus plan based on Company's plans and in accordance with Company’s policies.  

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. 

About You: 

Building the world’s leading full-stack fulfillment platform is challenging work. The problems we solve are complex, the pace is fast, and the bar is high. That means ShipBob’s environment isn’t the right fit for everyone, and that’s okay. If you are ready to take ownership, push boundaries, and grow alongside a team that genuinely supports each other, we would love to hear from you. 

Learn more about our core values and how we perform at a high level in our day-to-day work on our Culture page (https://www.shipbob.com/careers/culture/). 

About Us:  

ShipBob is a leading global supply chain and fulfillment technology platform designed for SMB and Mid-Market ecommerce merchants to provide them access to best-in-class capabilities and to deliver a delightful shopper experience. Merchants can outsource their entire fulfillment operations, utilize ShipBob’s proprietary warehouse management system for in-house fulfillment, or take advantage of a hybrid solution across ShipBob’s dozens of fulfillment center network in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. ShipBob is backed by leading investors like Menlo Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, Hyde Park Venture Partners, and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and is one of the fastest-growing tech companies headquartered in Chicago. 

At ShipBob, every full-time employee gets access to our best-in-class AI and productivity tools from Day 1 at no cost. This isn't a pilot or a perk for select teams. It's standard for everyone. We believe innovation isn't owned by one department. Whether you're in Talent, Operations, Finance, Engineering, or Customer Success, we expect you to ask: how can this be done better, faster, or smarter? These tools are our investment in your ability to find those answers.

We may use AI-powered tools during our interview process to support things like notetaking and organizing feedback so our teams can stay focused on getting to know you. These tools help create a more consistent and thoughtful experience. That said, every hiring decision is made by a human.

ShipBob provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 
 
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

There is no deadline to apply for this position, as ShipBob accepts applications on an ongoing basis.