General Manager II

CJ Logistics HR Team•Elwood, IL

40d•$145,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager II is a leadership role responsible for growth, operational excellence, and customer value across one or more distribution centers. The position has full P&L accountability and leads exempt and non-exempt teams in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. The General Manager ensures consistent execution of safety, quality, attendance, and productivity standards while fostering continuous improvement and employee engagement. Data-driven decision-making, analytical problem-solving, leadership, talent development, and a focus on delivering excellent customer service are central to success. The role is on-site and operates in both warehouse and office environments. It may require occasional travel to facilities, up to 15%, and flexible hours to support deadlines or cross-functional collaboration. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.

Requirements

At least 10 years of relevant experience, including 6 or more years in progressive leadership roles in a distribution or logistics environment.
Experience managing a large-scale facility with P&L ownership.
Strong leadership skills and comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end warehouse operations, including inbound, outbound, inventory management, and labor planning.
Customer-focused with strong customer interaction capabilities.
Strong planning, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Computer proficiency, including expertise in Radio Frequency (RF) technology and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
A bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a food-grade or healthcare warehouse environment.
Prior experience with Blue Yonder or Körber WMS systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead site operations across one or more distribution centers to drive safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Manage full P&L accountability, including budgeting, forecasting, variance control, and cost-saving initiatives.
Establish and monitor performance metrics and use data to guide decisions and continuous process improvements.
Promote safety and compliance by enforcing standards, ensuring training, and maintaining regulatory adherence.
Build and maintain customer relationships through engagement and service excellence.
Develop and empower the leadership team through coaching, talent development, and succession planning.
Collaborate with Human Resources to recruit, retain, and engage talent and foster morale and inclusion.
Align teams with business goals through communication and ownership of KPIs, contractual requirements, and strategic objectives.
Drive cross-functional initiatives and lead projects with potential regional impact.
Promote employee engagement through communication forums, site events, and recognition programs.
Partner with internal teams on procurement, scheduling, and facility maintenance.
Foster positive employee relations and support efforts to maintain a union-free workplace.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required.