Cold Chain Operations Leader: Facility & Logistics

APM Terminals; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Performance Team is seeking a Facility Head for Cold Chain Logistics in Wilmington, IL. You will direct operations across transportation and distribution, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and customer service, while managing a multi‑facility P&L and leading a large team of both permanent and temporary staff.

The role requires deep expertise in temperature‑controlled warehousing, drayage coordination, and continuous improvement with Lean practices to optimize throughput and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 7–15 years in fast‑paced transportation and temperature‑controlled warehousing.
• Experience managing transportation and warehousing operations in a 3PL environment.
• Strong financial, analytical, and P&L capabilities; familiarity with Lean and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains operations business plans, including labor hours, equipment, facility costs, and HR decisions to meet goals and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensures procedures for verification of shipments, disposition of materials, and maintaining current warehouse inventory.
• Reviews operating reports and directs resolution of issues to minimize costs and avoid delays; manages facility P&L.

Skills

Transportation management

Warehouse operations

P&L management

Lean techniques

KPI tracking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

WMS

TMS

YMS

Job description

Performance Team is seeking a Facility Head for Cold Chain Logistics in Wilmington, IL. You will direct operations across transportation and distribution, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and customer service, while managing a multi‑facility P&L and leading a large team of both permanent and temporary staff.

The role requires deep expertise in temperature‑controlled warehousing, drayage coordination, and continuous improvement with Lean practices to optimize throughput and cost.