Logistics Operations Lead: Drive Performance & Delivery

DP World; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

DP World in Melrose Park, IL seeks an experienced Operations Manager to plan, direct and coordinate the logistics operations at the facility.

You will drive performance and efficiency through effective methods, supervise Warehouse Managers, and collaborate with customers to optimize scheduling and adherence. A Bachelor's degree and experience in logistics or automotive operations are preferred. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Progressive experience performing professional level operational and plant management duties; preferably in automotive or logistics industry.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to write documents with original or innovative style; persuasive presentations to top management and customer.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Proficient PC skills including email, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily activities of a logistics operation to maximize scheduling and delivery of commodities to the customer.
• Interface with customer to ensure smooth coordination of scheduling and maximization of schedule adherence; provides input on local conditions, identifies needs and receives direction on real-time staffing increases or decreases.
• Enact contingency plans as needed; elevate and direct activities during system problems, disasters, etc.; identify potential problems, troubleshoot, escalates issues to local and senior management, and participate in post-mortem analysis of problems providing input for future process improvements.
• Review ongoing performance results to targets. Take corrective measures with authorization, escalation as needed
• Responsible for providing effective leadership to the Warehouse Managers and/or team, enforcing company standards, act as a role model.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operations management

Logistics coordination

Staff leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field

Job description

DP World in Melrose Park, IL seeks an experienced Operations Manager to plan, direct and coordinate the logistics operations at the facility.

You will drive performance and efficiency through effective methods, supervise Warehouse Managers, and collaborate with customers to optimize scheduling and adherence. A Bachelor's degree and experience in logistics or automotive operations are preferred. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.