Logistics Operations Sr. Manager (North Central District)

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

The Ground Product Sr. Manager provides senior operational leadership and strategic direction for CEVA’s ground transportation operations. This position is accountable for end-to-end oversight of service delivery, financial performance, business growth, safety, quality, and operational excellence across multiple facilities and customer contracts. The Sr. Manager partners closely with customers, carriers, and internal cross-functional teams to design effective transportation solutions, strengthen long-term relationships, optimize assets and resources, and consistently deliver profit and performance objectives.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Lead the Ground Transportation Product Line with clear strategic direction and disciplined oversight of high-volume domestic logistics and distribution operations.
• Define and execute customer-focused business development strategies aimed at revenue growth, retention of key accounts, and sustainable long-term partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with executive-level customers and transportation providers, while collaborating effectively with CEVA colleagues.
• Provide leadership to operations management teams through coaching, mentoring, talent selection, and professional development within company guidelines.
• Develop and lead business cases to justify capital investments and resource needs, including deployment and allocation of assets required to support operational growth.
• Oversee planning and implementation for the start-up and expansion of new operations, including resource modeling and performance tracking.
• Manage multiple high-volume logistics and transportation facilities, primarily across the Central United States, with full P&L accountability.
• Maximize profitability by ensuring superior customer service, prompt communications, effective issue resolution, and disciplined operational follow-up.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of management and financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and operational performance reviews to senior leadership.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Business, or a related field, required. Master’s Degree, strongly preferred. (Equivalent professional experience may be substituted for a degree when the background is directly within transportation or 3PL environments.)
• Minimum 5 to 7 years managing large-scale logistics, distribution, or transportation operations.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role with experience overseeing multiple, geographically dispersed facilities.

Skills & Characteristics

• Demonstrated success driving revenue growth, retaining strategic customers, and managing profitability across multiple sites.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet-based tools, and job-specific software applications.
• Strong applied knowledge of domestic logistics and ground transportation operations, including labor planning, carrier management, and performance metrics.

• Advanced understanding of project and program management methodologies with the ability to implement practical, solution-driven strategies.
• In-depth, experience-based expertise managing budgets, EBITDA performance, operational problem solving, and customer service in high-volume logistics settings.
• Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop short and long-range operational plans and communicate effectively with diverse audiences, from frontline teams to executive leadership.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background.  We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

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Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.