Jeff Strauss

Sr. Director of Operations - GXO Logistics

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

About

I am a self-motivated supply chain executive with a proven track record of optimizing operational performance and turning around struggling operations. Over the course of my career, I have quickly improved underperforming operations by implementing process change and creating a culture that leads to sustainable long-term success. I am an instinctive leader, who has the ability, to quickly identify areas of opportunity, build balanced teams with diverse skill sets, and implement data driven solutions. KEY COMPETENCIES - Distribution/ Manufacturing Operations - Transportation Operations and Logistics - Reverse Logistics and Repair - Internal and Outsourced Supply Chain Operations - Business transformation - Cost control and continuous improvement - Right sizing and Scaling operations - 3rd party supplier negotiations - Technical Operations - Quality Management - Lean and Six Sigma - Customer Support and Delivery - Order Planning and Materials Management - TL9000, TL9001, and ISO14001 qualification

Experience

  • Sr. Director of Operations at GXO Logistics, Inc.
    Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • President at President - Strauss Group
    Jan 2022 - Nov 2022 · 11 mos

    Strauss Group is a premier executive search firm focused on the direct recruitment of executives and professionals for the Logistics and Supply Chain space. We are your partner, and our focus is on conducting custom recruiting. Not only do we identify the top job candidates with the right skills and experience, but we also match their individual style to your corporate culture. We bring a keen understanding of our practice and industry to our clients.

  • Director of Operations NALA Distributions at Zebra Technologies
    Jan 2019 - Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    KEY COMPETENCIES - Distribution/ Manufacturing Operations - 3PL Management - Transportation Operations and Logistics - Reverse Logistics and Repair - Internal and Outsourced Supply Chain Operations - Business transformation - Cost control and continuous improvement - Right sizing and Scaling operations - 3rd party supplier negotiations - Technical Operations - Quality Management - Lean Six Sigma - Customer Support and Delivery - Order Planning and Materials Management - TL9000, TL9001, and ISO14001 qualification

  • Motorola Mobility (a Lenovo Company) (Dallas/Fort Worth Area)
    • Senior Director of Operations - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
      Mar 2009 - Jun 2013 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    • Director of Operations - Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Distribution
      Oct 2005 - Mar 2009 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Sr. Operations Manager - Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Distribution
      Feb 2003 - Oct 2005 · 2 yrs 9 mos