Warehouse Operations Manager

CEVA Logistics makes business flow. As one of the world’s leading non-asset- based supply chain management companies, we design and implement industry-leading solutions in both freight management and contract logistics.

CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain companies, designs and implements industry leading solutions for large and medium-size national and multinational companies. Approximately 42,000 employees in nearly 170 countries are dedicated to delivering effective and robust supply chain solutions across a variety of sectors where CEVA applies its operational expertise to provide best-in-class services across its integrated network. For the year ending 31 December, 2014, the Company and its subsidiaries reported revenues of $7.9 billion. We operate nationally throughout the U.S. with opportunities throughout the nation. Our North American headquarters are located in Houston, TX.

• Responsible for local HS&E focus within the warehouse
• Participate in station safety committee
• Ensures compliance with all equipment inspections
• Responsible for all product related regulatory compliance
• Enforce local station security protocol
• Lead with passion, exemplifying CEVA’s values
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and motivate qualified staff to execute business strategy
• Drive employee performance review process
• Supports business development direction for local BD to build local market strategy
• Support customer-facing activity for key targets and critical customers for product
• Supports new and innovative approaches to achieve competitive advantages in local market for product
• Responsible for all transportation related freight handling, ground, exports, imports, gateway
• Responsible for warehouse KPIs and ensure operational excellence “Impeccable Execution”
• Escalation point for operational issues and responsible for driving immediate corrective actions
• Ensures operations in compliance with CEVA business rules and government regulations
• Ensure appropriate, properly trained, staff to perform warehouse operations
• Guarantee a sustainable service level to meet customer demand
• Responsible for productivity standards/KPIs
• Responsible for Quality (ISO) standards and initiatives for product as defined by BPE
• Responsible for claim evaluation and escalation
• Accountable for ensuring that processes are aligned with internal and external compliance
• Perform process review and improvements, and corrective actions
• Perform ZDS methodology for product business implementations
• Implement and manage local processes
• Procurement

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Logistics or Supply Chain Management preferred; or an equivalent combination of work experience and completion of the LDP Program.
• Minimum five years related work experience required.
• Minimum three years supervisory or management experience required.
• Minimum four years industry experience preferred. PC literate.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications.
• Valid state issued driver's license.
• Forklift Driver Certification.
• DOT Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Certification
• Knowledgeable of DOT Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials regulations and guidelines.
• In-depth knowledge of all products and services.
• Ability to manage the financial aspects of the department (purchasing, budget preparation and review, financial reporting and monitoring expenses).
• Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; and develops and sustains productive relationships.
• Identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions.
• Allocates decision making authority and/or task responsibilities to others to maximize the organization's and individuals' effectiveness.
• Explore alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain all parties' support and acceptance.
• Analyzes complex problems and develops alternative solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in influencing departments and implementing and managing change.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects and set priorities.
• Basic understanding and experience in project management methodologies.
• Develops and uses collaborative relationships to accomplish work goals; develops individual relationships by listening, sharing ideas and appreciating others' efforts.
• Maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and the organization.
• Use appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team and facilitate the completion of team goals.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to drive and/or operate forklift, hand truck and pallet jack.