Operations Optimization Leader

Description

CJ Logistics America

We provide integrated supply chain services for customers around the world, maximizing customer value through continuous improvement and innovation.

CJ Logistics America is looking for an Operations Optimization Leader that will support inventory and quality for several locations in the U.S. This position can based in Champaign, IL.

Must be able to travel 25%.

Position Overview:Accountable for managing analysts, inventory control specialists, and quality specialists and spending the majority of the time working with the operational teams to improve efficiency in order to meet production and quality goals.

Position Responsibilities:

Plan and Monitor Most Efficient and Effective Logistics Center(s)

• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Leader (building General Manager) to set overall operational capacity plans for logistics center - including production plans, staffing plans, stretch goals, schedules, and MHE allocations.
• Act as liaison with engineering; manage execution of zoning, layout, and pick-lines.
• Utilize data and forecasts to identify opportunities for change; evaluate adherence to leading practices.

Manage Inventory Control, Quality and Operations Efficiencies

• Ensure compliance and improvement of all Inventory Control and Quality Management practices across the network.
• Establish and manage food safety, sanitation, and regulatory programs.
• Manage the execution and communication of all audits, inspections, customer-specific requirements and policy deviations.
• Ensure the team is reinforcing compliance to quality practices through sustained adherence to management reviews, audits, documentation, and CAPAs.
• Support management reviews, quality continuous improvement, and quality planning as part of overall customer network goals.
• Analyze and manage labor expense, including performance data.

Manage the Operations Optimization team across the network

• Ensure analysts and specialists are delivering results for the customer.
• Connect Operations Optimization team members to CJ Logistics and Customer's business objectives.
• Conduct regular team meetings.
• Hold employees accountable for performance.

Drive a Culture of Continual Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement mindset and activity to achieve customer business objectives
• Evaluate Leading Practices for improvement, including network-wide recommendations
• Execute One-CJ Logistics America visual management
• Management Continuous Improvement Program

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of operations management experience with a focus on inventory control
• Business acumen and analytical expertise
• Highly developed skills in leadership, communication and cross functional teamwork
• Understanding of warehousing operations with experience in a distribution and/or manufacturing environment
• Ability to travel as necessary
• Warehouse management system experience: Longbow or Rebus

Preferred

• Experience managing team members remotely
• Excellent problem solving and influencing skills
• Ability to engage with the workforce and leadership teams and create a positive environment and culture

Benefits and More:

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), Life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO and MORE!
• Growing company with a performance record that continues to climb!
• Open-door work environment
• High Performance culture with a focus on a growth mindset where continuous improvement is embraced
• Opportunities for advancement!

CJ Logistics America About Statement:

CJ Logistics America delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics America is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics America is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics America participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.