General Manager
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full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Fort Wayne • United States
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About the role
- 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
- 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
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
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