Group Logistics Manager I

About the role

The Group Manager Logistics I manages the overall financial, operational and employee aspects of multiple accounts. This individual is responsible for the profitable retention and growth of business within his/her span of control (multiple accounts), while ensuring that financial, employee, safety and customer satisfaction goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Goal setting, skills assessment, IDPs, career development, performance evaluation, on-going employee feedback. disciplinary actions. Warning Documentation (performance/disciplinary reviews).
• Create and implement Performance Improvement Plans for CLS.
• Identify situations that need to be elevated to the director.
• Developing direct and indirect reports.
• Relevant HR Skills Training information.
• Provide on-going employee feedback.
• Conducting quality and effective selection of qualified personnel.
• Maintain corrective staffing levels to avoid unnecessary use of outside labor.
• Create location processes and maintain SCLM.
• Cross-training of CLS and CLC.
• Customer satisfaction/problem resolution.
• Review of KPI tracking and improvement.
• Ensure that all staff is trained in Transportation/Distribution Management.
• Improve employee retention.
• Reduce number of accidents against previous year.
• Ensure that unnecessary overtime is reviewed and reduced.
• Collision/Team Safety Reporting follow up with LM.
• Supervisor First Report of Injury reporting follow up with LM.
• Recommend location process initiation and/or improvement and assign responsibility to CLC/CLS.
• Conduct on-going self-audits of location processes and individual accountabilities.
• SOX invoice reconciliation to FFM designee (if highest level at account).
• SOX revenue recognition preparation FFM designee (if highest level at account).
• Invoice to customer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, logistics, supply chain or an additional two (2) years of relevant work experience required.
• Master's Degree in Related field, Preferred.
• 5 years or more in relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field, Required.
• 5 years or more in managing, leading and developing direct reports, Preferred.
• 5 years or more in managing large multi-level teams, Required.
• 3 years or more in demonstrated experience in developing and implementing complete logistics solutions and project management skills, Required.
• 3 years or more in leading teams in a LEAN work environment, Preferred.
• 3 years or more in Profit & Loss responsibility, Preferred.
• 1 year or more in managing customer KPIs, Required.
• 0 to 1 year in Some sales experience, Preferred.
• 0 to 1 year in Some multi-client experience, Preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated project management and facilitation skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
• Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave.
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.