C.H. Robinson is currently seeking a Manager - Operations in Global Freight Forwarding for our Manila offices.

As a Manager- Operations, you will be responsible for activities across ocean, air freight and transport operations ensuring effectiveness and efficiency throughout the entire process. You will ensure team achieves productivity, quality, and world-class service objectives by aligning resources and defining role expectations. The Operations manager will manage the team's performance and supports employee growth and development. They have a significant responsibility to continuously evaluate and improve operational processes, including service and cycle time optimization to meet business goals and efficiency targets.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

Leadership and Talent Management:

Outline employee role accountabilities and expectations; manage performance to ensure productivity, quality, efficiency, and service objectives are achieved

Support, coach and guide team members to improve performance and drive accountability.  Conduct regular check-ins, provide timely feedback, understand development needs and create opportunities to support development needs.

Clearly communicate operations objectives and team/individual performance metrics

Cascade communications on office, divisional and organizational initiatives to ensure employee’s understanding and alignment

Employ strong change management tactics to drive desired behaviors and results.

Partner with Talent Acquisition to establish a pipeline and recruit qualified and diverse talent.

Manage annual merit and equity programs for assigned team to align compensation with performance results

Encourage and acknowledge employee feedback and take corrective actions thus driving a culture of open two-way communication, trust, inclusivity and continuous improvement

May participate and/or lead annual budgeting process for operations team

Business and Execution Management/Operations Leadership:

Responsible for ensuring execution strategy is in line with business objectives

Establish a culture focusing on quality, process, and efficiency to drive desired service levels at appropriate costs

Continuously evaluate processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

Work with peers and leadership to develop and implement operational strategies that deliver quality

Monitor team productivity and quality results ensuring SLA standards are achieved.

Review KPI's to identify opportunities to maximize or improve operational performance

Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders.  As necessary, review service level metrics and keep internal partners apprised of operations results, initiatives, or changes

Contribute to and/or participate in customer facing initiatives; business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives as needed

Develop, maintain, and leverage internal relationships with operations peers that reinforces a culture of one team and enables the execution of high-quality service, ethical issue resolution, and process or service improvements. 

Leverage technology to improve efficiency; ensure an understanding of available tools and systems to advance work processes and automation.

Maintain a strong understanding of all C.H. Robinson product offerings and modes

Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

High School Diploma or Graduate degree or equivalent

Minimum 5 years customer service in Freight management/ logistics/ supply chain industry

Minimum 5 years of experience leading and managing teams

Ability to travel, depending on position location

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Extensive experience working on projects and initiatives with individuals outside of peer group

Experience or knowledge of operational excellence methodologies (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma, CSCP, etc.) and track record for delivering process/continuous improvement and change management results

Knowledge of emerging technology and trends

Collaborative, adaptive leadership approach with demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and influence others, set a positive example, and create a productive, positive environment

Proven Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.

Benefits
• Philcare-Group Health Insurance 
• Birthday Leave
• Mobile allowance