About the position
Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successful and opportunities to grow? Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area. Apply today to become part of the Universal team! If you are looking to take that next step in your career in the logistics and supply chain field, we have the position for you! We are looking for experienced Facility Manager candidates for our Chillicothe, IL operation. One would be responsible for managing our warehouse and distribution center and tasked with providing the proper initiatives and direction to meet operational goals. Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (ULH), is a leading transportation and third-party logistics provider (3PL) that offers a broad scope of services throughout the entire supply chain. Universal's experienced management team, with its state-of-the-art technology, provides customized logistics solutions to its customers resulting in proven efficiencies and savings.
Responsibilities
- Direct and indirect management of personnel and equipment within the operation
- Ensure staffing and resource needs are met on both day-to-day and strategic basis
- Accountability for operational issues and customer interaction
- Ensure facility personnel are in compliance with respect to company policy, procedure, safety and quality guidelines
- Management of operational budget and expenses in addition to profit and loss
- Reports related to production, quality, safety, staffing, maintenance, and discrepancies
- Meet with customer and all parties involved to identify, evaluate and correct any performance related issues
- Additional tasks delegated by the customer and/or senior management
Requirements
- 5+ years of management experience in warehouse/distribution environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Supply or related field preferred
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Warehouse management system (WMS) experience
- Problem solving and analytical skills, as well as a strong attention to detail
- Strong leadership and customer service skills
- Strong work ethic, ability to multitask
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Major medical
- Dental
- 401K
- Vacation
- Upward mobility within the company
