Sr. Automotive Operations Manager

About the role

Strategic Planning and Management for Automotive Supply Chain.

Essential Job Functions

• Strategically plan and manage daily operations, including oversight of Trucking, International, Client Services, and Information Collection and Analysis, with a specific focus on serving OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and Tier 1 automotive suppliers.
• Responsible for cost control, budgeting, revenue and profitability. This includes creating and effectively communicating operational and functional reports and information to upper management in order to analysis trends, revenue, cost control, and productivity.
• The position also handles many human resource activities, including hiring and firing, training and employee orientation.
• The position handles aspects of safety and compliance, responsible for compliance of corporate and government regulations regarding safety, environmental, and transportation issues.
• Protects company's image by keeping company and employee information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Maintain company's core value and best practices throughout regional operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain company's core value and best practices throughout regional operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish positive working relationships and work as a team.
• Ability to effectively communication with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to motivate employees to work at their very best while creating an environment they look forward to every day.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to solve problems quickly and move on.
• Multitasking, problem solving and quick decision making skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment.
• Ability to organize information into usable reports and graphs.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations for the transportation of goods by Ground / Air in the US and International Imports & Exports, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, dangerous goods regulations, transportation modes, traffic routes, trucking lanes and the country's most efficient highways.

Education & Experience

• A degree in Logistics, Transportation Management, or Business or equivalent work experience.
• 10-15 years of management experience and knowledge of the transportation industry.
• Start-up Air Gateway experience preferred.
• CFS, TSA, Ground Handler experience preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

• Professional Certification may be required in some areas.

Additional requirements

• MUST COMPLETE PI ASSESSMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
• Education — Required: High School or better.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan.
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use.
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits.
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job.
• Employee Referral Bonuses.
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program.
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities.
• Employee Discounts.
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates.
• Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.