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Givens is a family owned Third Party Logistics (3PL) provider headquartered near the Port of Virginia in Chesapeake, VA. Over the company’s 60+ year history it has grown to include two and a half million square feet of warehousing space across multiple facilities in Chesapeake, VA and sites in NC, SC, GA, NV and WA. In addition to warehousing and distribution operations (Givens, Inc.), Givens operates a packaging and crating company (American Packing & Crating), an asset-based transportation company (Givens Transportation), a national freight brokerage company (Givens Logistics), and an international air freight company (Superior Air Freight). Together, the Givens companies provide comprehensive supply chain solutions ranging from Direct-To-Consumer fulfillment to Just-In-Time manufacturing support. The company currently operates out of 13 facilities with approximately 250 warehousing and distribution team members.
Givens is looking for an experienced logistics leader to run and grow the warehousing and distribution operations of the company. A strong, charismatic and transformative individual is needed to modernize the company’s processes and procedures while efficiently managing day-to-day operations. This position requires someone with the initiative, drive and desire to fully invest themselves in leading the transition of a historically successful business into the next generation. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of effectively managing large teams across multiple locations, a history of process improvement success, and demonstrated ability to use metrics and analytics to drive profitability.
Responsibilities:
•Operational Leadership:
•Business Development:
•Strategy:
•Proven working experience leading teams of 200+ people in logistics, manufacturing, construction, or similar industries.
•Experience in both developing and using operational metrics and management dashboards specifically focused on people and asset productivity.
•Experience with P/L responsibilities and developing pricing and/or costing models.
•Experience developing and executing near-term operational plans and long-term growth strategies.
•Certifications in Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
•Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
•Strong data analysis skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Education:
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