Senior Operations Manager III

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

At DSV, our purpose is to keep customers’ supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea and road. Our vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for our customers, employees, shareholders and society.  

Close to 150,000 employees in over 90 countries work diligently to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. 

As a global leader, our commitment to sustainable business practices is a central element of our overall business strategy. 

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Location: USA - Lancaster, 35 Technology Pl 

Division: Solutions 
Job Posting Title: Senior Operations Manager III 
Time Type: Full Time

This individual will act as the main manger to the facility and business units. Their focus will not be just on the day to day operations but will also encompass the health of the business, client relationships and financial performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the development of systems and procedures for managing operations, equipment, and products in a safe and profitable manner in accordance with company policies, guidelines, and procedures. 
• Manages operations to meet prescribed productivity and service goals.  Complies with terms outlined in client SLAs.
• Drives company Continuous Improvement efforts and provides ideas and suggestions for more efficient operations and on-going cost savings measures.
• Meets all client specified KPI’s and complies with Quality system requirements.
• Manages the operations to achieve prescribed objectives.  Applies sound communication and motivational techniques, create programs to supervise fairly and equitably, counsel, and (where needed) discipline team members. 
• Collaborates with Human Resources.  Assists in creating programs for hiring, training, and professional development.  Participates in performance evaluation system for recommending promotions, wage increases, and other HR activities.
• Delivers results by leveraging the skills of the right people at the right time
• Effectively keeps senior management and client representatives informed of critical issues that affect the operations
• Plans the daily work schedule by reviewing existing work orders, arrival notices, and instructions from customers.  Assesses priorities based on time sensitivity and available resources.  Assigns duties to appropriate warehouse staff.
• Reviews current volume demands to plan for reorganization of warehouse space, and needed changes in levels of supplies, equipment, or staffing needs.

• Responsible for ensuring effective training is delivered to team members by qualified individuals and ensures adherence to SOPs (DSV and client).

• Ensures leadership team assesses progress of trainees to determine new hire performance and DSV cultural fit.
• Maintains high degree of motivation in team members to retain focus of providing highest levels of customer satisfaction.
• Provides ongoing growth and development opportunities for team members
• Supports adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conducts routine staff meetings to review daily/weekly work activities.

Management Information Systems 

• Ensures all team members are properly trained and efficient in the required information systems (including WMS systems) to meet company and client objectives and facilitate the efficient operation of the facility. 
• Ensures that necessary computer software and hardware are purchased in accordance with Corporate IT policies and guidelines. 
• Remains knowledgeable regarding changes in hardware and software technology. 
• Develops proficiency in client systems.

 

Customer Management:

• Manages high level customer service standards for all functions. 
• Assures that client accounts receive the required level of operational and administrative support.
• Maintains appropriate contact with all functions and responds to requests when required.
• Attends or leads meetings with key customers to discuss any customer issues.
• Coordinates management of supplier/customer visits to the site.
• Promotes a positive relationship w