Abel Eettickal

Area Manager @Amazon

Joliet, IL, US

Partner with Operations Managers during pre-shift meetings to review KPIs, assess risks from prior shifts, and align on strategies to overcome obstacles to hit daily performance targets- Direct a team of 35 associates across the outbound dock and inbound receive departments, motivating staff at shift huddles and aligning team goals with site objectives- Analyze internal database forecasts to determine throughput and anticipated headcount, influencing decisions to reallocate associates in real time to critical roles to balance cost with operational priorities- Drive the inbound department to consistently hit 125% of daily targets by implementing a relocation process for existing inventory and coordinating with other departments on site in order to free up buffer space, maximizing operational efficiency- Manage time-sensitive live unload operations under strict 2 hour turnaround deadlines, coordinating associates, process assistants, and resources to guarantee rapid freight movement