VP of Operations (BPE & ZDS)
CEVA Logistics
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide senior leadership and direction for direct reports assigned to logistics operations.
- Make “People Development” a priority in daily responsibilities. Execute and drive C-People Performance Management Processes. Identify key players for future bench needs. Ensure specific development plans are in place with consistent follow up.
- Review Continuous Improvement Plans monthly with direct reports and customers to maintain continuous improvement that meets or exceeds customer contractual (SOW) requirements.
- Drive the company's Vision and Mission Statement of Unity, Excellence, and Growth.
- Responsible for the P&L of the logistics operations - Revenue and Gross Margin/EBITDA.
- Responsible for achieving LEAN, Security, Success Factors, Kaizen, Safety and Quality goals.
- Be the leader and teacher of LEAN throughout the logistics operations assigned to the sub-region.
- Utilize ZDS strategy and implementation methodology.
- Participate in the Solution Development Process (SDP) for new business.
- Review with direct reports Continuous Improvement plans designed specifically to drive out waste, service failures, accidents, injuries and customer service issues.
- Provide the sub-region's team with daily guidance, leadership, and overall support on any issues relating to operations, communication, revenue enhancement, human resources, procedures standardization, systems applications and process execution.
- Oversee the planning and implementation of the appropriate resources - staffing, training, equipment and systems required to support the regions business objectives.
- Participate in developing the growth strategy of logistics services with the sub-region customer base.
- Be a leader in driving CEVA's core values of Customer first, Performance driven organization, Valuing Diversity, Supply Chain Mastery and Valuing people.
- Participate in all customer QBR meetings.
- Goals - achieve retention and renewal targets, revenue and gross margin/EBITDA dollar targets, LEAN and cost saving targets and achieve quality, Kaizen, training, success factors, and security and safety targets. Achieve ZDS objectives on time and on budget.
- Minimum 12 to 15 years related experience in a senior management role.
- Minimum 15 years industry experience.
- Minimum 15 years managerial experience.
- Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field.
- Graduate degree or an equivalent combination of work experience and undergraduate degree.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Extensive knowledge of all transportation, logistics products and services, systems and operations.
- Demonstrated success in leading, managing and developing staff and high performance teams.
- Demonstrated leadership skills both in influencing a diverse and complex organization, and in driving operational and systems improvements.
- Prior management experience and knowledge of business planning methodologies, competitive analysis, and strategy development.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications and ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Capable of communicating and interacting effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds and effectively presenting information and responding to questions from management, employees and vendors.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing logistics sales and marketing strategies.
- Ability to manage the financial aspects of the department including purchasing, budget preparation and review, financial analysis and reporting.
- Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization, presentation and negotiating skills.
- Proficient in project management methodologies with a focus on managing solution driven strategy plans to achieve goals.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.