CJ Logistics America, LLC Hiring for Supply Chain Leader at Des Plaines, IL Full Time

Brief Description:

We currently have an excellent career opportunity for a Warehouse General Manager / Supply Chain Leader in our Des Plaines, IL facility. This individual will act as building owner and be responsible for all aspects of this multiple customer facility.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership that drives operational excellence, continual improvement, and teamwork throughout the Logistics Center.
• Manage the Facility’s entire P&L budget.
• Ensure that the Logistics Center meets all of its financial performance objectives through the development and implementation of a sound budget, managing variances effectively without compromising customer needs, and holding the Facility’s management team accountable for their role in attaining these goals.
• Define appropriate metrics and ensure the proper monitoring controls are in place to regularly measure the Facility’s performance.
• Ensure that operational processes and procedures are adjusted according to performance s in order to drive a consistent process strategy throughout operations focusing on continual improvement.
• Proactively establish and foster the customer relationship through personal communication and involvement, and help to identify opportunities for additional business growth.
• Create a proactive culture of safety throughout the Logistics Center which involves all management levels. Hold the management team accountable for ensuring that all required safety training takes place and the facility is in compliance with all safety regulations.
• Actively develop the management team through the use of learning and development programs, customer exposure and involvement in operations initiatives.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to recruit the highest caliber talent and actively participate in creating a workplace that sustains employee morale, commitment, and retention.

Desired Skills & Experience

Candidates selected to interview for this highly visible position will possess the following requirements:

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  BA in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business or related field
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  Minimum of 8 years of a proven successful track record in a high volume logistic(s) center
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  Minimum of 5 years managerial experience
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  Prior P&L responsibility
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  Strong leadership skills with the knowledge of all facets of warehouse operations
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  Customer focused with strong customer interaction capabilities
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  Strong planning, organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills
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  Computer literacy, RF and warehouse management systems (WMS) experience required, experience in a food grade or healthcare warehouse environment a plus.

CJ Logistics America About Statement:

CJ Logistics America delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics America is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics America is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics America participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.