Outbound Area Manager (Onsite, Fort Worth)

Lead The Floor That Keeps Amazon FBA Shipments Moving - Compliance, On Time, Every DayRole: Outbound Area Manager Location: Fort Worth, TXAt 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 TeamYou'll lead the outbound floor team responsible for boxing, palletizing, labeling, and shipping high-volume Amazon FBA orders working closely with fellow Managers and other departments to keep staffing and shift operations running smoothly.What You'll Be DoingOversee daily fulfillment of high-volume Amazon FBA orders, ensuring every box is prepared and labeled to Amazon's specificationsOversee accurate uploading of shipment details into Amazon's system, maintaining compliance with all shipping guidelinesArrange freight pickups and confirm shipping details with Amazon promptly for on-time deliveryOversee boxing and palletization, ensuring every box carries the correct Amazon shipping labelMonitor and improve KPIs such as boxes labeled per person per hour and label accuracyAnalyze weekly forecast projections and determine the productivity needed to hit building goalsTrain, mentor, and evaluate team members to build a high-performing teamCollaborate with fellow Managers and other departments to optimize staffing levels and shift operationsManage and develop leads and associatesSpearhead process improvement initiativesUphold a safe working environment and track operational performance metricsEncourage employee engagement and cross-department collaborationYour First 90 DaysDays 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 — RequiredProven ability to oversee outbound operations within a warehouse or logistics environmentDeep understanding of Amazon's shipping and labeling guidelines3+ years of operational leadership and people management experience in a fast-paced 3PL fulfillment settingStrong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate and manage teams effectivelyExpertise with inventory/warehouse management systems, with strong Excel/Google Sheets proficiency for reporting and analysisAbility to collaborate and strategize with business stakeholdersFlexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and some holidays as business needs requireNice-to-HaveBackground in ecommerce, retail, or manufacturing fulfillmentExperience with warehouse automation or robotics equipmentGrowth & Career Opportunities at Coastal Trading VenturesGrowth 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 leadershipCross-functional exposure to supply chain, warehouse operations, and catalog teamsA culture that rewards initiative, curiosity, and follow-throughAbout Coastal Trading VenturesCoastal 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.Apply now and help us keep every shipment on schedule.