Cross Dock Operations Manager

Carter Logistics LLC•Anderson, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating internal cross-dock and warehousing operations. Responsible for ensuring and improving the safety performance, productivity, and efficiency of departments and organizational operations through utilizing KPIs.

Requirements

Relevant degree or 3-5 years industry experience
College degree in business administration, commerce, management, industrial technology, or industrial engineering are strongly preferred
Must have prior management experience in high volume material handling, preferably in the automotive industry
Five (5) plus years in management strongly preferred
Must demonstrate the ability to understand material handling equipment safely
Must possess a strong problem-solving aptitude and ability to apply problem solving strategies to improve processes
Knowledge of shipping and receiving operations required
Proven leadership capabilities required
Must have working knowledge of PC applications and cognitive ability to learn customer software application(s)
Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook email required
Must have the ability to learn new programs as necessary
Must be analytical, capable of extracting, importing, exporting, and analyzing operational data to support performance tracking and process improvement
Must also be able to present data to senior leadership
Solid work history and willingness to successfully function in a team environment
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple ever-changing priorities at one time
Ability to accurately understand written and verbal instructions and effectively relay that information to team members
The ability to lift up to 75lbs required

Nice To Haves

Preferably in the automotive industry
Five (5) plus years in management strongly preferred
College degree in business administration, commerce, management, industrial technology, or industrial engineering are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading the day-to-day cross-dock operation
Analyze and present operational data to support performance tracking and process improvement
Train on all safety procedures, operational processes, and customer requirements
Primary liaison between the cross-dock and its’ customers
Facilitate professional development of Team Leaders and staff
Lead and implement Kaizen activities
Ensure adherence to all company standards and processes
Maintain a safe, secure, and productive work environment
Fosters operational improvements
Maintain accurate performance metrics