Director, Contract Logistics (Americas) - Minooka IL

• Directs the operations of the warehouse management team to achieve prescribed objectives.
• Develops and maintains a productive work team by creating programs for hiring, training and professional development.
• Matches the skills and background of personnel to the work required.
• Applies sound communication and motivational techniques.
• Creates programs to coach, counsel and discipline subordinates.
• Implements performance evaluation system that will provide a forum to two-way communication in reviewing past performance, setting future goals, and clearly defining expectations.
• Ongoing feedback is a key ingredient in effective performance management.
• Ensures the creation of the necessary process improvements and solutions to meet Company objectives and facilitate the efficient operations of transportation.
• Remains knowledgeable regarding changes in hardware and software technology.
• Assists in the establishment of customer service standards for all accounts and communicates and emphasizes the importance of these standards to all personnel.

• Assures that customer accounts receive the required level of transportation and administrative support.
• Maintains appropriate contact with all accounts and responds to requests when made.
• Participates in Company marketing and sales efforts, including planning new account strategies, prospecting for new accounts, making sales calls, developing and quoting rates, negotiating contracts and closing sales.
• Develops and recommends an annual operating budget.

• Develops and manages a system of controls to ensure that service levels and performance goals for the operation are met within prescribed cost, revenue and profit parameters.
• Ensures that all accounts achieve predetermined profit standards.

• Procures equipment and facilities required to assure efficient operation and meet Company profit goals.
• Develops suitable programs for maintaining Company standards of safety, sanitation, maintenance, security, housekeeping, and work habits in the operation of equipment and facilities in a manner that assures their most safe and efficient operation.
• Keeps informed of relevant new technology and automation translating to actions /recommendations as necessary.
• Participates in local trade, professional and civic associations as a representative of the Company.

• Participates in local trade, professional and civic associations as a representative of the Company.

• Continually focus on the identification and elimination of waste by ensuring that all locations are following the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement Model
• Developing and managing a budget for multiple locations within company guidelines
• Determining various business plans that will produce results that exceed budget goals
• Identify short and long term opportunities to increase returns
• Reduces the operating cost of the business while maintaining quality standards
• Seizes opportunities for reinventing the business and innovation
• Actively builds up information relating to competitors and looks for opportunities to differentiate APL Logistics

• Preferred Minimum of 7 years 3PL warehousing or Parts experience required, including 10 years of management experience
• Preferred Strong working knowledge of PC software use including: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required
• Must be able to develop and manage budgets
• Must be able to analyze and comprehend data
• Attention to detail
• Must drive for results
• Exceed goals successfully
• Very bottom-line oriented
• Steadfastly pushes self and others for results
• Preferred Experienced and demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Must be able to motivate and develop teams and individuals in successfully completing duties
• Makes good decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment
• Must be action oriented and exhibit strong leadership
• Must inspire trust and build a culture of integrity through implementing processes and systems that support the APL Logistics Code of Conduct
• Looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge, scenario; can discuss multiple aspects and impacts of issues and project them into the future
• Must be able to adapt and respond to change and be able to lead people through change
• Must be able to cope with pressure and setbacks
• Must inspire a culture of safe behavior through implementing safety awareness, programs and processes

• Teamwork - showing a commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• Respect - extending dignity and respect to all people
• Integrity - fostering trust and a positive work environment
• Innovation - bringing creativity to the workplace
• Customer Focus - achieving Company, department, and personal goals through a strong customer focus

• 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

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