Job description
Company Overview
Riverstone Logistics (RLX) is committed to being an honest, reliable, dependable freight forwarding partner. Every day we are focused on fulfilling our Purpose of Delivering Life's Best Memories.
RLX provides final mile deliveries through dedicated and network models for various clients in over 23 states across the United States. We love working with new clients that are looking to enhance their customer experience through final mile deliveries.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, RLX currently has over 300 employees and is always looking for new employees that demonstrate leadership capabilities and exceptional communication skills to grow with us at our home office as well as client sites across the United States.
Position Summary
The Chief Operating Officer is a high-visibility strategic partner and thought leader that leads the coordination and strategic alignment of all functions within Operations. The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for streamlining high-importance projects and conducting leadership level internal and external initiatives that have a very significant impact on the company’s business objectives. The Chief Operating Officer plans and directs all operational activities for the CEO. The Chief Operating Officer acts as a point of contact for all Operations and Business Development personnel. Additionally, the Chief Operating Office with serve as an advisor to the CEO on all Operations matters.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Supervising all daily operations of the company, including IT, marketing and sales
- Preparing and presenting reports to the Chief Executive Officer
- Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer on all matters related to the business
- Provide leadership, thought partnership and tactical support to the People, Organizational Effectiveness and Finance teams ensuring that all organizational systems, policies and practices reflect core values
- Performing employee reviews and developing corrective action plans if needed
- Developing and implementing strategies, procedures and business plans needed to enhance company growth
- Working with the executive team to set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
- Cultivating and providing opportunities for rising talent within the organization
- Partner with the Business Development team to ensure smooth workflow with Operations and Clients
- Manage logistics services
- Manage relationships with partners/vendors
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or another relevant field
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) strongly preferred
- 15+ years of professional experience with at least 7 years of senior management experience in a high-performing organization; logistics industry strongly preferred
- Solid understanding of staff management, industry specifics and business strategies
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Superior management and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary for long periods of time and to communicate effectively with coworkers and outside stakeholders in person, on the telephone and via email and other computer-related messaging. The employee is occasionally required to maneuver about the work areas and manipulate various objects. Occasionally the employee will be expected to move boxes, and manipulate objects in various directions. This position may require extended work hours and travel.
Riverstone Logistics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Riverstone Logistics also complies with the Immigration Reform & Control Act and E-Verify, so we ask that you bring the appropriate documents to confirm your authorization to work in the United States with you upon request.
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