Degree in Logistics, Transportation Management, or Business, or equivalent experience.
10-15 years of management experience in the transportation industry.
Preferred experience with Start-up Air Gateway, CFS, TSA, and Ground Handling.
Knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations, including DOT and dangerous goods regulations.
Professional certification may be required in some areas.
Responsibilities
Strategically plan and manage daily operations across Trucking, International, and client services.
Oversee cost control, budgeting, and profitability while communicating insights to upper management.
Handle human resource activities including hiring, training, and employee orientation.
Ensure compliance with corporate and government safety and environmental regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of company and employee information.
Participate in educational opportunities to stay updated on industry knowledge.
Uphold company core values and best practices throughout regional operations.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and education.
Supportive work environment focused on teamwork and employee motivation.
Access to a network of professional organizations.
Potential for career advancement within the company.
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Strategic planning and management of daily operations which includes overseeing the processes of Trucking, International, client services, and information collection and analysis.
Responsible for cost control, budgeting, revenue and profitability. This includes creating and effectively communicating operational and functional reports and information to upper management in order to analysis trends, revenue, cost control, and productivity.
The position also handles many human resource activities, including hiring and firing, training and employee orientation.
The position handles aspects of safety and compliance, responsible for compliance of corporate and government regulations regarding safety, environmental, and transportation issues.
Protects company's image by keeping company and employee information confidential.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Maintain company's core value and best practices throughout regional operations
Start-up Air Gateway experience
CFS, TSA, Ground Handler experience
CCSF, experience with Airlines
Knowledge of recovery, clearance experience, and airline extraction knowledge
Overall understanding of process flow of cargo buildup/breakdown
Other duties as assigned.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to establish positive working relationships and work as a team.
Ability to effectively communication with all levels of staff and management.
Ability to motivate employees to work at their very best while creating an environment they look forward to every day.
Organizational and multitasking skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to solve problems quickly and move on.
Multitasking, problem solving and quick decision making skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced work environment.
Ability to organize information into usable reports and graphs.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations for the transportation of goods by Ground / Air in the US and International Imports & Exports, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, dangerous goods regulations, transportation modes, traffic routes, trucking lanes and the country's most efficient highways.
Physical Requirements
Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
Education & Experience
A degree in Logistics, Transportation Management, or Business or equivalent work experience.
10-15 years of management experience and knowledge of the transportation industry
Start-up Air Gateway experience preferred
CFS, TSA, Ground Handler experience preferred
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Professional Certification may be required in some areas.
Illinois State required disclosure: Salary range for this position is between USD $97,000 and $168,000 per annum.
About Crane Worldwide Logistics
Crane Worldwide Logistics is a global logistics company that provides customized supply chain solutions to various industries. The company offers air freight, ocean freight, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and other logistics services. Crane Worldwide Logistics operates in more than 120 locations across 30 countries. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
