General Manager II, Contract Logistics (CLS) (1st Shift) - Woodridge IL

$114,345 - $163,000/Yr

APL Cargo - Woodridge, IL

Full-time - Senior

Woodridge, IL

Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

The General Manager II for Contract Logistics is responsible for overseeing the overall performance of warehouse operations, customer service, office operations, and IT. This role involves direct leadership of staff, ensuring effective team building, and achieving established performance objectives in collaboration with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure development of systems and procedures for operating and managing physical facilities.
• Direct warehouse management team; develop and maintain a productive work team; create programs to coach, counsel, and discipline staff members.
• Ensure the creation of necessary transportation information technology to meet company objectives and facilitate efficient operations.
• Maintain appropriate contact with all accounts and respond to requests; assure that customers receive excellent transportation and administrative support.
• Develop and recommend an annual transportation budget; manage a system of controls to ensure that service levels and performance goals are met.
• Procure equipment and facilities required to assure efficient operation; develop programs for maintaining company standards of safety, sanitation, maintenance, security, and housekeeping.

Requirements

• 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.
• Thorough knowledge of key metrics that drive the 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 and financial drivers of the facility.
• PC skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Project).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to explain complex issues and present alternatives.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in logistics management
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems
• Knowledge of transportation regulations

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