Job Details
Job Location
Vehicle Processing Center – Alabama – Montgomery, AL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School/G.E.D
Travel Percentage
Rarely
Job Shift
1st
Job Category
Logistics
Description
About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.
GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers’ needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.
Summary
The General Manager is responsible for all Montgomery Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) activities related to vehicle processing operations. This position will coordinate overall activities with Hyundai Motor Manufacturing (HMMA), distributors, export accounts and GLOVIS America headquarters. Responsibilities include domestic and export vehicle processing and tendering, as well as truck and rail production oversight. Proactively identifies, analyzes and resolves problems or issues that may arise with customer, client or employees.
Responsibilities
- Establish KPI and monitor overall facility performance:
- Coordinate facility activities through planning with department managers to ensure facility objectives are achieved
- Review production and operating reports, and direct the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure efficiency and prevent operational delays
- Determine responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives
- Plan, direct and coordinate VPC operations
- Responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability of departmental operations through effective methods and strategies
- Provide direction, development, and leadership to supervisors:
- Provide leadership and training to accomplish company goals and objectives
- Coordinate manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization, and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment
- Develop plans, budgets and control efficiency to maximize profitability:
- Implement cost effective systems of control over operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries
- Control and minimize labor overtime, and repair expenses
- Develop and maintain manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image
- Plan budgeting – production goals, headcount, asset exp.
- Coordinate and facilitate positive relationships with customers; emphasizing rapport with Hyundai Motor Manufacturing of Alabama (HMMA) and Hyundai Motor America (HMA)
- Develop and implement process improvement initiatives:
- Monitor & evaluate quality of all processes and procedures of VPC Operations
- Analyze quality data to develop countermeasures to correct process deficiencies
- Create and change departmental processes for continuous process improvement activities
- Conduct departmental process and safety audits at appropriate intervals
- Provide direction to direct reports to perform safety audits and reports
- Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals
- Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures
- Create and submit recommendations for changes to the HQ Operations
- Respond to inquiries from all internal/external customers:
- Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers, including HMMA, distributors, and GLOVIS headquarters
- Ensure frequent and effective communication with direct reports, as well as members of the HQ Operations management team
- All other duties as required
Compensation Range
$128,000- $148,000 per year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)
Benefits of Working at Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
- Pet Insurance
- Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
- Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
- 401(k) with Generous Matching
- Referral Bonuses*
- Auto Allowance*
- Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
- Discretionary Bonuses*
- Tuition Reimbursement*
*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy
Qualifications
Skills & Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Proficient with PC skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database management systems required
- Proven ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision required
- Strong organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills required
- Working knowledge of budgets, wage to revenue and financial statements preferred
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume preferred
Education & Experience
- HS Diploma/GEDRequired
- 10 – 15Years of Direct Experience in Port Operations Required
- 13 – 18 Years of Direct Experience in Port Operations and Vehicle Logistics Preferred
- 3 Yearsof Indirect Experience Required
- 7 Years of Indirect Experience Preferred
- 4 – 7 Years of Supervisory Experience Required
- 7 – 10 + Years of Supervisory Experience Preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
- Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
- Lift up to 20lbs
- Carry up to 20lbs
- Stand/walk
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Working and Environmental Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
- Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.