Chief Of Staff Jobs

Western Logistics Express is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Chief of Staff to support our CEO and CFO. WLE is a growing logistics company located in North Kansas City, MO. Recently we were named one of the top 150 companies in Kansas City by the Kansas City Business Journal. And our CFO was recently recognized as CFO of the Year by the same publication! As we continue our growth, we need a qualified professional to support the daily needs of our top leadership!

What would a Chief of Staff do at WLE?

• Be the “go-to” person for the leadership team and overall staff of the entire organization!
• Obtain and continue to develop the understanding, knowledge, and mission of the company and its future success.
• Delegate, schedule and facilitate meetings, projects, travel schedules, and other items to help keep their time as efficient as possible.
• Be a sounding board and strategic thought partner to leadership and other staff to help align all things to the overall vision of the future of the organization.
• Ability and confidence to communicate effectively in place of the leadership team until their input is absolutely needed.
• Act as the “Gate Keeper” for our CEO and CFO; Protecting their time and communicating only necessary tasks, projects and communications as deemed necessary to their attention.
• Overall administrator to daily administrative tasks of the leadership team to free space for them to focus on driving the company to great growth.

What are we looking for in our new Chief of Staff?

• Time-sensitive problem solver
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Diplomacy
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Professionalism and overall administrative poise
• Superb organization skills and project management
• Integrity and discretion
• Excellent interpersonal skills

This person will be the first Chief of Staff for this organization and be expected to ebb and flow with the ever-changing day-to-day. Be exceptionally mindful of the leadership’s time and schedules and be incredibly poised with discretion in all aspects of any information shared. This will be a high-value role for WLE. We are looking for the right hand for our leadership! Could you, be it?

If you, or someone you know, possess the qualities we are looking for and are ready to take the next big step in your career, then let us know! Apply now to be considered for this great opportunity!

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