SEKO Logistics ยท 1 day ago
Operations Director
Mount Prospect, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$133K/yr - $191K/yr
10+ years expSEKO Logistics is a global provider of logistics services, specializing in supply chain solutions. The Operations Director will lead operational development and business strategies for key customers, manage high-volume logistics operations, and ensure profitability through superior customer service and effective communication.
Enterprise Software
Responsibilities
Provide Leadership for the Product Line/ Operational development in Air Ocean Domestic and Custom Brokerage of short, immediate, and long-term business development strategies for key customers
Develops recommended strategy to implement and monitor improvement programs in cost reduction, revenue growth, quality improvement, safety and best practices across established and new contracts
Develop, foster and grow positive and professional relationships with executive level customers and colleagues
Provide leadership in coaching, mentoring, personnel selection, professional development and oversight of operations management within company guidelines
Lead and manage business case justification for capital and the deployment / allocation of existing and new assets
Develop recommended strategy and implement for the start-up of new operations
Direct and manage multiple high-volume logistics/supply chain operations within a given industry or region
Accountable to maximize profitability through superior customer service, effective and prompt communications and follow-up on all pending customer matters. Full accountability for P & L of sites in area of responsibility
Review, analyze and present management and financial reports, budgets, expense reports and forecasts for facilities under responsibility to Senior Leadership
Personally coach, train and mentor direct reports and provide career development opportunities through training and quality management activities
Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace. Comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures. Co-operate with management in its fulfilment of its legislative obligations
Other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds
Exceptional written and oral communication skills including the ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, and make formal presentations in meetings and training environments
Ability to read, analyse and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy and patience required
Advanced, applied understanding of project management methodologies with focus on managing solution driven strategy plans to achieve goals
In depth, experience-based knowledge of managing revenue, budgets, EBITDA, operations problem solving, customer service and managing managers
Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, and organization skills required
Knowledge of Strategic Planning processes. Ability to develop short and long-range project planning and effectively communicate information to diverse work groups required
Ability to manage the financial aspects of a department (purchasing, budget preparations and review, financial reporting and monitoring expenses, P & L experience) required
PC Literate
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications
Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, 3 PL or Logistics is preferred
Minimum ten to twelve years managing a large logistic operation or Warehouse/Transportation facility required
Experience driving revenue growth, retaining customers and managing profitability of multiple sites
Minimum seven years in a leadership role required with some experience over multiple, geographically dispersed facilities required
A combination of Education and experience may be substituted for degree if experience is with Transportation or 3PL
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account (IL only), Flexible Spendings Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Accident, Critical Illness and hospital indemnity program, Life Insurance, AD&D, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave)
Retirement Benefits: Contributory Savings Plan (401k)
Company
SEKO Logistics
SEKO provide Supply Chain Solutions through 120 offices in 40 countries.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Bregal Sagemount
2024-12-11Debt Financing
2021-02-02Debt Financing
2021-01-07Acquired
Leadership Team
James Gagne
President & CEO
Andrew Redwine
Managing Director
Recent News
2025-10-20
2025-08-29
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