Area Manager

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Pune, Mahārāshtra, IND
In-Office
Mid level
eCommerce • Food • Logistics • On-Demand
The Role
Lead fleet managers and delivery operations across multiple areas and hubs. Optimize logistics efficiency, service levels, staffing, training, cost, scheduling, customer satisfaction, and delivery partner performance. Manage operational processes, reporting, retention initiatives, payout structures, compliance, dispute resolution, and strategic implementation while coaching area managers and ensuring reliable delivery execution.
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Company Description

Ways of working: Mandate 3 : Onsite - Office / Field: Employees are expected to work from the office on all days out of their respective base locations.

 

About Swiggy:

Swiggy is India’s leading on-demand delivery platform with a tech-first approach to logistics and a solution-first approach to consumer demands. With a presence in 500+ cities across India, partnerships with hundreds of thousands of restaurants, an employee base of over 5000, a 2 lakh+ strong independent fleet of Delivery Executives, we deliver unparalleled convenience driven by continuous innovation. Built on the back of robust ML technology and fuelled by terabytes of data processed every day, Swiggy offers a fast, seamless and reliable delivery experience for millions of customers across India.

From starting out as a hyperlocal food delivery service in 2014, to becoming India’s leading on-demand convenience platform today, our capabilities result not only in lightning-fast delivery for customers, but also in a productive and fulfilling experience for our employees.

 

About the team : Rider Sourcing Team within the D&D org responsible for managing Delivery Executive sourcing through multiple channels

Should lead & work with cross-functional teams to create products for a seamless onboarding experience for delivery partners.

 

Job Description

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Job Responsibilities:

 

  • You will lead a team of fleet managers to optimize the efficiency of operations and achieve the performance target for these areas. You will assist the management in implementing new strategic initiatives as well as contribute ideas for effectively scaling up the operations in these areas
  • You will liaise between the implementation team and the operations strategy team to ensure that all the areas under your focus on order fulfilment, logistics and customer experience. - You will be responsible for leading and managing a huge team, their performance, expectations and goals
  • Perform cost analysis and reporting as well as manage schedules, quality initiatives, and process change initiatives. Design and manage the execution of the employee retention plan; Responsible for deciding on the staffing and training requirements for all the areas under your purview
  • Improve the systems, processes and policies in the operations team to better support management reporting, information flow and relevant business metrics
  • Ensure the fleet of delivery executives across areas are disciplined and resolve disputes/strikes that may arise in these areas, warranting an efficient and healthy work environment.
  • Support the area managers in the design and rollout of a pay-out structure that motivates and rewards the desired behaviors and performance of delivery executives
  • Ensure a flawless delivery service for the customers in your areas with a special focus on real-time service levels and schedule adherence.
  • Meet or exceed the customer satisfaction rating target of the delivery fleet in all the areas under your purview
  • Provide individual coaching feedback sessions, and have weekly one-on-ones with the area managers that focus on improving customer satisfaction
  • Schedule frequent hub visits to ensure compliance in hub operations in all areas; Serve as a leader and point of contact as well as to address issues that are supervisor related or complex in nature
  • Ensure that there are fewer delivery executive-driven cancellations in your area. Strive for 100% compliance among delivery executives across areas on matters like wearing Swiggy T-shirts, bags and ID cards while on delivery

Qualifications

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Desired skills:

 

  • Postgraduate with 4-6 years' experience.
  • Prior experience in process design and operations implementation (preferably in logistics/supply chain management)
  • Strong operational, analytical and numerical skills; Ability to use data effectively for devising operations strategy
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize in order to meet daily, weekly, and long-term requirements and goals
  • Must have the ability to multi-task, manage multiple hubs and establish priorities
  • Good leadership skills (Experience in managing blue-collared employees is a big plus)
  • Passion to deliver a positive customer experience; Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations; Good communication skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to critically think through and resolve problems

Additional Information

"We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law"

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Skills Required

  • Postgraduate degree
  • 4-6 years of experience
  • Experience in process design and operations implementation
  • Experience in logistics or supply chain management
  • Strong operational, analytical, and numerical skills
  • Ability to use data to develop operations strategy
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills
  • Ability to manage multiple hubs and competing priorities
  • Leadership skills
  • Experience managing blue-collar employees
  • Customer-focused mindset and ability to remain composed in difficult situations
  • Good communication skills
  • Attention to detail and critical problem-solving ability

Swiggy Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Swiggy and has not been reviewed or approved by Swiggy.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants and recurring liquidity events are ongoing, and feedback suggests office employees value this as part of total compensation. These programs provide a meaningful wealth‑creation lever by India tech standards.
  • Parental & Family Support — Gender‑neutral parental policies were expanded with extended leave, flexible/part‑time options, bonding leave, fertility/adoption support, and structured re‑entry. Feedback suggests these updates are viewed as progressive and supportive for caregiving.
  • Healthcare Strength — Company‑paid accident insurance for delivery partners includes hospitalization and OPD cover with extensions to family members. This safety net is notable within the gig‑economy context.

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The Company
HQ: Bengaluru, Karnataka
5,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Swiggy is India’s leading on-demand delivery platform with a tech-first approach to logistics and a solution-first approach to consumer demands. With a presence in 500 cities across India, partnerships with hundreds of thousands of restaurants, an employee base of over 5000, a 2 lakh+ strong independent fleet of Delivery Executives, we deliver unparalleled convenience driven by continuous innovation. Built on the back of robust ML technology and fuelled by terabytes of data processed every day, Swiggy offers a fast, seamless and reliable delivery experience for millions of customers across India. From starting out as a hyperlocal food delivery service in 2014, to becoming a logistics hub of excellence today, our capabilities result not only in lightning-fast delivery for customers, but also in a productive and fulfilling experience for our employees. With Swiggy’s New Supply and the recent launches of Swiggy Instamart, Swiggy Genie, and Guiltfree, we are consistently making waves in the market, while continually growing the opportunities we offer our people. *We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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