General Manager

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General Manager overseeing logistics operations and strategic direction at DSV. Responsible for continuous improvement activities and management of the entire operation.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeFort Wayne • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensures that systems and procedures are in place for managing operations, equipment, and products in a safe and profitable manner in accordance with company policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Leads operations to meet prescribed productivity and service goals. Complies with terms outlined in site operating agreement with the client.
Sets goals to drive company Continuous Improvement efforts.
Works to develop and maintain productive business relations with vendors, suppliers, and all business partners.
Ensures the OSHA requirements and all Federal and State Law and compliance are effectively implemented.
Assists in setting standards appropriate to client and scope of work.
Develops and manages a system of controls to ensure that service level and operations performance goals are met within prescribed cost, revenue, and profit parameters for operations.
Partners with senior leadership to develop and recommend annual operating budget.
Responsible for the overall safety and security of operation.
Develops team to achieve company and client objectives for the operation.
Actively supports and practices mentoring, succession planning, and management development activities at the site level.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Bachelor’s degree is preferred
7 years’ experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
5 years’ experience in a leadership role in logistics/distribution/supply chain environment in operations management capacity.
Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Work, and Power Point)
Demonstrated proficiency in knowledge of applicable WMS systems
English (reading, writing, verbal) proficiency in business communication at all levels.
Strong attention to detail accuracy and accomplish job task in a timely manner.
Good organizational and personnel skills.
Good communication skills, written and oral.
Good leadership, supervision, and planning skills.
Advance level expertise required in accounting and financial mathematical applications as related to managing a P&L and preparing site/operation budgets.
Must be able to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-paced work environment.
The ability to develop effective relationships, provide leadership, and integrate diverse organizations and individuals toward unifying objectives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

logisticsoperations managementWMS systemsaccounting applicationsfinancial mathematical applicationsbudget preparationContinuous Improvementsafety complianceproductivity goalsservice level management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsattention to detailmentoringsuccession planningrelationship developmentadaptabilityplanningteam development

Certifications

high school diplomaGEDBachelor's degree