General Manager at Novo Logistics in Joliet, Illinois

Job Description:

Novo Logistics

Position: General Manager

Location: Joliet, Illinois
 

Company Description

"The Novo culture has the utmost respect for our team members, families, and local community. As a member of Novo, we warmly welcome you and your family to the Novo team. We empower our team members to advocate for our cultural values of respect, safety, transparency, and continuous improvement. Our team is proud to work for Novo, and we’re proud to work with them.

Join us in making a difference for our partners."

 

Job Description

Novo Logistics is seeking a reliable, self-driven, and team-oriented professional with problem solving, communication, and management skills for the position of General Manager. This position is within a fast-paced warehouse environment in Joliet, Illinois. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

 

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations of a 24/7 site.


• Recruit, orient, train, schedule, coach, counsel, motivate, and discipline Team Members; communicate job expectations; evaluate performance; enforce policies and procedures.


• Achieve operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing and maintaining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends.


• Oversee asset and budget management including budget projection, maintenance, inventory, and reporting.


• Maintain and ensure compliance with safety procedures and expectations.


• Perform other requests and duties as assigned by the Vice President of Operations or upper level management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of company policies and procedures, in addition to safety requirements.


• Knowledge of general warehouse work instructions, safety, and housekeeping procedures.


• Knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office applications.


• Skill in typing and general computer literacy.


• Skill in oral and written communication.


• Ability to effectively manage people, including scheduling, disciplining, counseling, and evaluating.


• Ability to set goals and implement plan to achieve.


• Ability to solve problems and adapt to situations requiring solutions to unforeseen circumstances.


• Ability to maintain records, organize documents, calendar, and other assignments.


• Ability to communicate effectively with partners, team members, management, and others.


• Ability to keep accounting records, manage budgets, and create reports and invoices.


• Ability to multitask in stressful and fast-paced environment.

 

Education, Experience, and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.


• At least five (5) years of warehouse experience.


• Certification in operating a forklift.


• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred (but not required).

 

Applicants Must

• Have reliable transportation.


• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.


• Be at least 18 years old at time of application.


• Be willing to submit to a background check and urinalysis drug screen (drug screen scheduled following interview).

 

Employment Type(s)

• Full-Time, Exempt.

 

Compensation

• Salary (paid weekly via Direct Deposit).

 

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Company sponsored premiums for Medical Insurance, with nominal Team Member contribution.


• Dental/Vision Insurance, Life Insurance policy, and other options.

401(k) Plan

• Company match option.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Time Off hours in accordance with Company Policy.

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Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred

• 5 year(s): Warehouse Experience.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in General Studies or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Forklift Certification

Skills

Required

• Multitasking


• Budgeting


• Written Communication


• Oral Communication


• Communication


• Organization Strategies


• Problem Solving


• Goal Achievement


• Goal Setting


• Counseling


• Scheduling


• Management


• Computer Literacy


• Typing

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group


• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them


• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking


• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest


• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well


• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Preferred

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals


• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work


• Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers


• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe


• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility


• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks


• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business


• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization


• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

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