General Manager I - Carol Stream, IL

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

 

Pay Range: $108,910 - $118,000

YOUR ROLE

The General Manager is responsible for leading the contract(s) and all employees in the growth and development of additional business opportunities with existing customer.  Ensure ongoing customer service and maintaining customer relations by focusing on the contract's daily operations based on the needs of the customer. 

 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Ensure ongoing customer service and maintain customer relations through focusing on the contract's daily operations based on customers needs.  This is accomplished through daily communications with the customer to discuss service needs and potential problems.
• Responsible for attainment of profit objectives of contracts, provides financial analysis and decision making for customer.
• Responsible for the organic growth and development of additional business opportunities with existing customer.
• Ensure safety, maintain quality, establish and monitor cost control programs.
• Lead and foster creative problem solving, develop positive and professional relationships with customer and within contracts.
• Work with government departments, social groups, etc.
• Oversee operations schedule and staff in anticipation of customer needs.  Oversee the staffing needs of contract to assure sufficient labor to meet the customer's requirements and control costs.
• Establish ongoing programs to ensure continuous improvement.  This includes the use of Kaizen, LEAN, and the EQS program to maintain quality performance.
• Establish and monitor cost control programs, including annual budget development, monthly P&L review, payroll, and cost analysis.  Through the use of Performance Management projects, guide managerial staff to monitor and control costs on a weekly basis.

 

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

 

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, 3PL or Transportation is required.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years’ experience and expertise in operations and business management is required.

 

Skills:  

• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills including the ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, and make formal presentations in meetings and training environments:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications.

 

Characteristics:

• General management skills around revenue, budgets, EBITA, people skills, customer service skills, fixing operational problems.
• Experience leading large number facilities, geographically dispersed working through people, retaining and growing business.
• Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, and organization skills.
• Ability to develop short and long-range project planning and effectively communicate information to diverse work groups.
• Experienced in project management methodologies with a focus on managing solution driven strategy plans to achieve goals.

 

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

 

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospi