General Manager II, Contract Logistics (CLS) (1st Shift) - Woodridge IL at APL Logistics Americas in Woodridge, Illinois
Posted in Other about 10 hours ago.
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Overview:
The General Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the warehouses, including operations, customer service, office operations and IT. The position has direct leadership accountability for their staff and strives to build effective teams through planning, organizing, and directing all office and warehouse activities. The General Manager assists senior management in establishing warehouse performance objectives and is accountable for achieving these objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Operations -Ensures development of systems and procedures for operating and managing physical facilities.
- Labor Management - Directs warehouse management team; develops and maintains a productive work team; creates programs to coach, counsel and discipline staff members; implements effective evaluation system to assist on effective performance management.
- Information Technology - Ensures the creation of necessary transportation information technology to meet company objectives and facilitate efficient operations.
- Customer Service - Maintains appropriate contact with all accounts and responds to requests; assures that customers receive excellent transportation and administrative support; assists in establishing customer service standards for all accounts.
- Budgeting - Develops and recommends an annual transportation budget; manages a system of controls to ensure that service levels and performance goals are met; assures that all accounts achieve pre-determined profit standards.
- Equipment & Facilities - Procures equipment and facilities required to assure efficient operation; develops programs for maintaining company standards of safety, sanitation, maintenance, security and housekeeping.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- 10 + years of supply chain experience with some exposure to the 3PL industry.
- Large "box" experience with multiple channels of business
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to motivate a team.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of the key metrics that drive our business and how to develop those that are not in place.
- Excellent negotiating skills.
- Proven successful project management skills.
- Complete understanding of P & L process, financial drivers of the facility, profit margins.
- PC skills, including: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Project)
- Strong analytical skills - required ability to explain complex issues, present alternatives, and influence others to reach the optimal solution.
- Four-year college degree in Business or related field required.
Key competencies
- Action Oriented
- Communication
- Customer Focus
- Decision Making/Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Time and Process Management
The actual salary offer will take into account multiple factors including skills, experience, education and location. Please note that the salary details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only, not total compensation, which includes bonus and benefits.
Candidates are eligible for the following benefits:
• PTO
• 6 days sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• 1 paid "Personal Holiday"
• Company Bonus Plan
• 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program
ABOUT US
MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE, POSSIBLE
APL Logistics provides innovative, global supply-chain solutions across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial and Retail markets. These solutions include Order Management, Distribution & Fulfillment, Customs Brokerage and Transportation products delivered across six regions. We also pioneered the use of visual data analysis and offer a robust Data Management and Analytics product suite to help you understand and solve complex problems that span systems and processes. Our brand was built alongside a culture of deep customer focus and attention, and we are known for providing flexible solutions to complex problems.
AT THE HEART OF OUR OFFERING IS A GLOBAL, CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ABILITY TO MANAGE CUSTOMER ORDERS FROM ORIGIN ALL THE WAY TO FINAL DESTINATION VIA A NETWORK OF GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS.
EEO Statement for US-
The company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants for employment. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.
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