Operations Manager

Operations Manager Hybrid Michigan

Rubicon VLS is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our Team in Michigan!

Rubicon VLS provides logistics solutions for the finished vehicle supply chain: Rail, Truck, Ocean, Import and Export, In-Transit Repairs, Quality Holds, Yard Management, Storage and Key Performance Metric Reporting. Rubicon VLS operates in the US, Canada, and Mexico

Rubicon VLS are experts in Finished Vehicle Logistics, Rubicon VLS seamlessly integrates with the OEM logistics team to manage the vehicle delivery process. Lead logistics provider service supplying the expertise and industry connections for a best-in-class finished vehicle logistics network.

Here is a little window into our company: Rubicon VLS part of ICL Systems was acquired by Valsoft and now operates under the Aspire Software portfolio. Aspire Software, the operational arm of Valsoft Corp, operates and manages Valsoft's global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.

The successful candidates will live within commutable distance of our office in Detroit, Michigan, working in a hybrid work model!

What your day will look like:

• Daily management of finished vehicle movement from plants and off-site yards for the customer
• Daily monitoring of ageing vehicles
• Alignment with carriers and vendors regarding shipping needs based on forecasted production and requests of the customer
• Ensure that the storage yards are performing needed tasks daily, such as staging and papering of vehicles
• Addressing overall performance and areas of concern with the vendors daily
• Provide daily updates on inventory breakdowns and carrier lift plans from multiple facilities
• Daily monitoring of vendor shipping to ensure that the correct prioritization is being followed
• Conduct periodic site visits to assigned facilities to ensure that operations are running smoothly
• Continuous process improvement in the deliverables for the customer
• Ability to quickly establish and build professional relationships with customers in order to effectively manage the daily operations of the logistic network(s)
• Essential to this role is the ability to analyze data and trends in the finished vehicle network
• And other duties as assigned by your manager

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation, or business-related field
• 1-3 years of experience in automotive logistics
• 2+ years' experience in Operations Management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Strong time management skills and ability to properly prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Proven experience with issue escalation
• Excellent independent judgement and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy
• Roll up sleeves mentality
• Team player
• At least a professional level of English, both written and verbal, is essential
• Legally authorized to work in the US

For information about Rubicon VLS part of ICL Systems, please visit our website at https://iclsystems.com

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.