C.H. Robinson

Air Import Gateway Supervisor

Posted on: 15 Mar 2021

Des Plaines, IL

Job Description

Are you passionate in leading a team? Do you enjoy problem-solving complex shipment issues? Then the Air Import Gateway Supervisor might be a great fit! You will ensure operational excellence by organizing, planning, coordinating and controlling team operations. The main focus of the position is to develop people, monitor performance, and support the day-to-day needs of our customers through superior operations.

Responsibilities:

* Training and developing employees
* Establishing goals (short-term (6 month), mid-term (1 year), long-term (career goal))
* Providing input on and/or conduct mid and year end reviews
* Providing input on compensation decisions
* Providing input and recommendation on staffing forecasting & decisions
* Communicating and educating employees on corporate compliance policies
* Organize, plan, coordinate and control specific phases of team operations
* Prioritize and delegate work. Monitor for accuracy, completeness, and efficiency
* Develop and document operational process within team and process for interaction with other branch teams
* Document work flow and job description of individual team members
* Actively work with management to identify, develop, and monitor metrics to measure performance of team and members

Required Qualifications:

* High school diploma or GED
* At least 1 year of freight forwarding supervisory experience
* At least 1 year of Air Import experience

Preferred Qualifications:

* Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and influence others, set a positive example, and create a productive, positive environment
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strategic and creative thinking skills
* Strong problem solving skills
* Bachelors Degree
* Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. Were committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Benefits

We are proud to offer a top-tier benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, prescription drug coverage, paid parental leave, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), 401K, employee stock purchase plan, as well as a broad range of career development opportunities.

About C.H. Robinson

From the produce you buy, to the water you drink, C.H. Robinson delivers products to people all around the globe. We are one of the worlds largest 3rd party logistic providers. Join our diverse team to innovate, solve problems, have fun and thrive.

C.H. Robinson

Eden Prairie, MN

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., a third party logistics company, provides freight transportation services and logistics solutions to companies in various industries worldwide. The company operates through North American Surface Transportation and Global Forwarding segments. It offers transportation and logistics services, such as truckload; less than truckload transportation, which include the shipment of single or multiple pallets of freight; intermodal transportation that include the shipment service of freight in trailers or containers by a combination of truck and rail; and non-vessel ocean common carrier or freight forwarding services, as well as organizes air shipments and offers door-to-door services.

The company also provides custom broker services; and other logistics services, including fee-based managed, warehousing, small parcel, and other services. It has contractual relationships with approximately 76,000 transportation companies, including motor carriers, railroads, air freight, and ocean carriers. In addition, the company is involved in buying, selling, and marketing of fresh produce, including fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishable items under the Robinson Fresh name.

Further, it provides transportation management services or managed TMS; and other surface transportation services across Europe. The company offers its fresh produce to grocery retailers, restaurants, produce wholesalers, and foodservice distributors through a network of independent produce growers and suppliers. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

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