Sr. Manager Logistics Solutions - ENG000479
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Company Overview:
Con-way Freight is the premier provider of reliable, regional, inter-regional and nationwide LTL service to customers large and small across our integrated, single North American network of LTL operating locations.
Recently, Fortune Magazine named Con-way the "Most Admired Company" in the transportation and logistics industry. At Con-way, you will work alongside a top caliber management team that not only understands the transportation industry but the importance of utilizing and developing top talent. If you are looking to build a solid and long-lasting career where you will be recognized and rewarded for your hard work, look to Con-way. Apply today and find out why thousands of people have made Con-way their employer of choice!
Job Summary:
This role will be responsible for managing a team of logistic engineers that support business goals through proactively identifying beneficial opportunities for Con-way and its customers. The manager is responsible for managing the team budget, aligning resources, establishing process compliance, and setting team direction. The manager will also need to identify and coordinate resources required to meet the company objectives and engineering department vision.This position will help lead change using a process oriented, data driven, and customer focused approach. Successful Engineering managers are able to understand the big picture, make the right tradeoffs to support overall business strategy, and have excellent analytical skills. In addition, they excel at thinking creatively, balancing multiple initiatives simultaneously, and developing collaborative working relationships with business partners, technical experts, and customers. The successful candidate will be a creative and results oriented problem solver, effective at building teams with strong business acumen and effective communication & collaboration skills.
Description of Essential Job Functions:
* Live our core values of Safety, Integrity, Commitment and Excellence.
* Utilize Lean principles to drive continuous improvement for Con-way and our customers.
* Identify, develop and maintain a high functioning cross-functional team.
* Demonstrate strong team and program management with ability to oversee multiple projects.
* Identify and implement improvements to existing processes.
* Build strong relationships with senior leadership through effective communication and collaboration to support company goals.
* Work with IT in the design of software tools, service offerings, and interfaces.
* Promote and improve a diverse work environment.
* Lead the development of potential new service offerings and revenue streams.
* Use rigorous logic and methods to lead teams in solving difficult problems with effective solutions.
* Work with business process partners and customers to identify and scope opportunities.
* Identify and remove barriers that slow or prevent the successful attainment of process improvement that will lead to cost reduction and competitive advantage.
* Motivate team members to produce desired results.
* Work with all levels including executives, managers, front line, technical experts, scientists, IT, and customers.
* Exercise creativity in scoping, managing, and implementing initiatives to meet business needs.
* Perform other duties as required.
