Operations Manager

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a premier third party logistics provider to source an Operations Manager for their Romeoville, IL facility. They manage a truckload fleet of 200 power units and 925 trailers and operate close to six million square-feet of warehouse space across 16 U.S. distribution center locations. This is a regular job on my client’s payroll with comprehensive industry competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Operations Manager will manage strategic and daily operations, activities and resources to support the efficient warehousing, distribution, packaging and transportation of products for operations in Romeoville facility for a single, high-profile client.

Responsibilities

Direct the operations of warehouse, packaging, and transportation managers to achieve company objectives and meet customer expectations.

Evaluate overall operations and develop short- and long-term goals to meet organizational objectives.

Oversee specific warehousing, distribution, packaging and transportation operations to ensure company and customer requirements are met.

Focus on continuous improvement and make decisions about enhancing value, service and effectiveness, and profitability.

Direct and oversee programs to ensure safety of all associates, equipment and property. Ensure compliance with all company, customer and government/regulatory requirements.

Directly manage budget and P&L for operations.

Develop work plans ensuring appropriate staffing levels -- managing labor costs, overtime and retention.

Requirements

At least 5 years management experience in a high volume, fast paced 3PL warehousing and transportation environment. Comprehensive knowledge of large warehousing operation including packaging is necessary. A broad range of management skills is required with particular emphasis on leadership, supervision, motivation, communication, and planning. Must be able to give and receive innovative, creative and helpful feedback for team growth, productivity and profitability. Strong customer service emphasis.

Proficient in the Microsoft Suite and Lotus Notes packages desired.

Strong demonstrated experience effectively managing hourly and salaried staff. Experience with performance management systems, progressive discipline and safety reporting.

Experience with the fiscal components (budgeting, cost controls, etc.) of facility management.

Knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory requirements.

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com

Operations Manager

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a major multi-billion dollar corporation with over 25 years global 3PL logistics experience to source an Operations Manager for their Grand Prairie, TX warehouse operations. They have over 112 locations in North America. Warehousing, distribution, and transportation are key components of this job. This is a regular job on my client’s payroll with comprehensive industry competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Under the direction of a General Manager, successful candidate for this position will be responsible for managing one or more cost centers. Working with and through supervisory and warehouse personnel, the Operations Manager is a team builder, managing the daily activities of the warehouse, including personnel scheduling, supervision and proper and safe utilization of space, equipment, building and personnel. This position serves as the key interface and coordinator between warehouse and office operations.

Within the scope of this position's responsibilities, the incumbent must continually focus on the improvement of his/her processes in order to ensure the customer's needs are met for high quality, cost effective logistics services while, at the same time, meeting corporate values and objectives.

Must have a minimum of 5 year supervisory/management. Requires a BS degree in logistics/distribution. Key areas of knowledge should include warehouse management and operations, including equipment and it proper use and maintenance. Ideal candidate will possess good leadership, supervision, motivation and communication skills, along with a professional and positive attitude, appearance and flexibility in meeting customer needs is essential.

The ability to be pro-active in customer responsive warehouse environment and flexibility in meeting customer needs is essential.

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com

Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

Vice President of Transportation

VP of Transportation – Asset and Non Asset Experience

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a premier third party logistics provider to source a Vice President Transportation for their corporate offices located in Scranton, PA. They manage a truckload fleet of 200 power units and 925 trailers and operate close to six million square-feet of warehouse space across 16 U.S. distribution center locations. This is a regular job on my client’s payroll with comprehensive industry competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities.

SUMMARY
Directs and coordinates the activities of Freight Line operations by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Has complete P&L responsibility for Freight Lines' operations.
• Meets customer requirements in all operations on a daily basis.
• Manages all direct reports effectively including training, evaluations, planning, discipline, rewards and assignments.
• Prepares and administers budgets.
• Establishes business plans to support overall company strategic goals.
• Develops long range goals and objectives.
• Establishes and administers operating policies.
• Develops succession plans.
• Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine progress toward goals.
• Manages equipment and labor planning.
• Establishes metrics to meet internal (operating) and external requirements.
• Develops and implements technology/equipment solutions as needed to achieve efficiencies and growth.
• Maintains and promotes the company's core values of ethical behavior and fair treatment for all.
• Confers with the executive team and other administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions.
• Serves as a member of management committees.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages one or more subordinate associates in the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Directly Manages: Billing; Brokerage; Customer Service Reps; Dispatch; Drivers (~90 company, ~15 Owner Operator, ~50 Brokers); Load Consolidation; Maintenance / Shop

Indirectly: Freight Safety; Fright Sales

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred) and seven to ten years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills, proficient PC computer skills, excellent problem solving abilities, and superior management skill sets.
• Must be able to develop and present quantitative performance summaries to executives.
• Must have demonstrated success with use of metrics (Balanced Scorecard a plus).
• Must have a proven record of working ethically and treating associates and customers with respect.
• Must be able to work cooperatively and constructively in a team environment.
• Must have good knowledge of OSHA, DOT and other regulatory requirements governing transportation operations
• Must be able to work in a varied, fast paced environment.

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com

Supply Chain Engineer III

Supply Chain Engineer

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a world recognized provider of leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions to source a Supply Chain Engineer, Logistics for their McDonough, GA facility.. With more than $6 billion in annual revenue, and serves customer needs in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. This is a regular job on my client’s payroll with comprehensive industry competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities.

The Supply Chain Engineer III will be responsible for analysis and utilization of continuous improvement tools to design Supply Chain Solutions in current and future operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain or a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience
• Minimum of three years of related experience is required
• Advanced Level Skills in MS Word such as keyboard short cuts, creating macros, merge, merge queries, templates, table techniques, and working with images and text
• Advanced Level Skills in MS Project such as importing and exporting data to and from your project, connection to a Project Server, setting multiple project baselines, customizing columns in a table, creating custom views and reports, PERT analysis and project tracking, and maintaining project budget compliance AND/OR experience with AutoCAD
• Advanced Level Skills in MS Visio such as creating Visio diagrams, creating custom styles and templates, cross functional flow charts, linking drawings to other MS applications, working with data, custom reports, and exporting
• Experience with Statistical and/or Transportation Analysis Tools (Minitab, SAS, Metlab, i2, Tmod, ILPS)
• Experience with Visual Basic Admin. (VBA) / Sequential Query Language (SQL)

Additional Requirements: \

• Industrial Engineering and/or Masters Degree preferred
• Functional / Technical Skills:
o Self Development
o Drive for Results
Managing Diversity & Inclusion
o Customer Focus
o Innovation Management
o Work Life Balance
o Sense of Humor
Managerial Courage
o Approachability
o Personal Learning

Integrity & Trust Responsibilities:

• Collects data and performs statistical analysis
• Maps and documents processes
• Recommends and implements process improvement
• Applies company methodologies and tools to design distribution/ transportation operations including staffing, equipment, sizing and layout
• May assist with inventory analysis
• Establishes performance measures
• Assists in communications with internal and external customers to understand business requirements
• Supports business development and helps create efficient designs and solutions processes
• Determines efficient utilization of resources by analyzing layouts, labor force, equipment, driver and equipment utilization charts
• Assists the Engineering and Operations Managers to implement efficient and competitive solutions
• Applies various Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com

Warehouse Supvervisor

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a major multi-billion dollar corporation with over 25 years global logistics experience to hire a Warehouse Supervisor for their Grand Prairie, TX warehouse operation. They have over 112 locations in North America. Warehousing, distribution, and transportation are key components of this job. These are regular jobs on my client’s payroll with comprehensive industry competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Essential Functions:
Supervise directly or through team leaders, the receiving, warehousing and shipping of the product in a professional manner consistent with the stated mission & cost objectives and customer requirements. This individual may supervisor one or more major sections of the warehouse. Individual will be responsible for the Inventory department and will be liaison between the inventory department and management. Ensure that inventory cycle counts are conducted in accordance with customer requirements, discrepancies are researched, resolutions are found for overages/shortages. Works in concert with other management team members to provide direction, guidance and coaching to staff members within a positive work environment. Within the scope of this position's responsibilities, the incumbent must continually focus on the improvement of processes in order to ensure the customer's needs are met for high quality, cost effective logistics services while at the same time meeting Corporate Values and objectives.

Minimum Requirements:
• 4 year degree
• 2 years warehouse supervisory experience with at least 10 direct reports
• Proficient in MS Office, especially excel
• Experience in productivity tracking/measurement
• Safety awareness
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments
• Above average customer service skills
• Ability to work any shift (this would be a mid-shift position + or – 10am -7pm)
• High energy level with the desire and ABILITY to advance to the next level.
• WMS experience including RF technology

Nice to have:
• Financial experience
• Labor management system experience
• LEAN
• PKMS/SAP
• Production experience.

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com

Facility Manager / General Manager

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a premier third party logistics provider to source a Facility Manager / General Manager for their New Century, KS facility. They manage a truckload fleet of 200 power units and 925 trailers and operate close to six million square-feet of warehouse space across 16 U.S. distribution center locations. This is a regular job on my client’s payroll with comprehensive industry competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Facility Manager / General Manager will manage strategic and daily operations, activities and resources to support the efficient warehousing, distribution, packaging and transportation of products for operations in New Century facility for a single, high-profile client.

Responsibilities

Direct the operations of warehouse, packaging, and transportation managers to achieve company objectives and meet customer expectations.

Evaluate overall operations and develop short- and long-term goals to meet organizational objectives.

Oversee specific warehousing, distribution, packaging and transportation operations to ensure company and customer requirements are met.

Focus on continuous improvement and make decisions about enhancing value, service and effectiveness, and profitability.

Direct and oversee programs to ensure safety of all associates, equipment and property. Ensure compliance with all company, customer and government/regulatory requirements.

Directly manage budget and P&L for operations.

Develop work plans ensuring appropriate staffing levels -- managing labor costs, overtime and retention.

Requirements

At least 5 years management experience in a high volume, fast paced 3PL warehousing and transportation environment. Comprehensive knowledge of large warehousing operation including packaging is necessary. A broad range of management skills is required with particular emphasis on leadership, supervision, motivation, communication, and planning. Must be able to give and receive innovative, creative and helpful feedback for team growth, productivity and profitability. Strong customer service emphasis.

Proficient in the Microsoft Suite and Lotus Notes packages desired.

Strong demonstrated experience effectively managing hourly and salaried staff. Experience with performance management systems, progressive discipline and safety reporting.

Experience with the fiscal components (budgeting, cost controls, etc.) of facility management.

Knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory requirements.

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com

Facility Manager - Romeoville, IL

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a premier third party logistics provider to source a Facility Manager / General Manager for their Romeoville, IL facility. They manage a truckload fleet of 200 power units and 925 trailers and operate close to six million square-feet of warehouse space across 16 U.S. distribution center locations. This is a regular job on my client’s payroll with comprehensive industry competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Facility Manager / General Manager will manage strategic and daily operations, activities and resources to support the efficient warehousing, distribution, packaging and transportation of products for operations in Romeoville facility for a single, high-profile client.

Responsibilities

Direct the operations of warehouse, packaging, and transportation managers to achieve company objectives and meet customer expectations.

Evaluate overall operations and develop short- and long-term goals to meet organizational objectives.

Oversee specific warehousing, distribution, packaging and transportation operations to ensure company and customer requirements are met.

Focus on continuous improvement and make decisions about enhancing value, service and effectiveness, and profitability.

Direct and oversee programs to ensure safety of all associates, equipment and property. Ensure compliance with all company, customer and government/regulatory requirements.

Directly manage budget and P&L for operations.

Develop work plans ensuring appropriate staffing levels -- managing labor costs, overtime and retention.

Requirements

At least 5 years management experience in a high volume, fast paced 3PL warehousing and transportation environment. Comprehensive knowledge of large warehousing operation including packaging is necessary. A broad range of management skills is required with particular emphasis on leadership, supervision, motivation, communication, and planning. Must be able to give and receive innovative, creative and helpful feedback for team growth, productivity and profitability. Strong customer service emphasis.

Proficient in the Microsoft Suite and Lotus Notes packages desired.

Strong demonstrated experience effectively managing hourly and salaried staff. Experience with performance management systems, progressive discipline and safety reporting.

Experience with the fiscal components (budgeting, cost controls, etc.) of facility management.

Knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory requirements.

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com