General Manager

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

At DSV, our purpose is to keep customers’ supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea and road. Our vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for our customers, employees, shareholders and society.  

Close to 150,000 employees in over 90 countries work diligently to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. 

As a global leader, our commitment to sustainable business practices is a central element of our overall business strategy. 

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Location: Port Reading, NJ

Division: Contract Logistics

Job Posting Title: General Manager

Time Type: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY 
The General Manager of operations is a highly visible leadership role.  This individual is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, operation, compliance, and financial results for a designated operation.  The General Manager (“GM”) will serve as a primary customer interface for all leadership decisions regarding proposal approval and contract negotiations.  This role is the Champion of overseeing local continuous improvement activities, LEAN practices, supply chain analysis, six sigma initiatives, and ISO activities. The “GM” will also develop marketing plans and assist in growing new business.  He/she will also ensure that the operation adheres to the overall corporate mission, vision, and core values while consistently meeting client and company expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Operations
•    Accountable for overseeing manpower, recruiting, retention, and development of people for the operation in his/her scope of responsibility
•    Ensures that procedures exist at all sites to guarantee client service, productivity, as well as facilities and equipment maintenance
•    Sets goals to provide continuous improvement for assigned site
 
Safety
•    Responsible for the overall safety and security of assigned operations and staff
•    Maintain positive IFR statistics and other safety metrics for assigned operation
•    Actively support and oversee site safety programs and committees for the operation
•    Work in conjunction with company and client safety resources to ensure best practices are in place, maintained, and updated as needed to meet compliance standards with OSHA, DOT, or any other relevant regulatory agency or organization
 
Labor Management
•    Develops teams to achieve company and client objectives for the operation
•    Trains and educates management to ensure that service requirements are met and ultimately exceeded
•    Communicates the mission, vision, and core values to motivate direct reports
•    Actively supports and practices mentoring, succession planning, and management development activities at the site level
                                                                                                                                   
Management Information System
•    Proactively develops plans and capital requests to ensure appropriate level of automation/technology to service the client
•    Stays abreast of industry trends and latest WMS technology

Budgeting
•    Partners with senior leadership to develop and recommend annual operating budget for assigned operation
•    Develops and manages a system of controls to ensure that service levels and operational performance goals are met within prescribed cost, revenue, and profit parameters for the operation
•    Ensures that all accounts achieve predetermined profit standards
 
Customer Service
•    Acts as site level champion of client relationship management
•    Assists in setting standards appropriate to client and scope of work
•    Implements and monitors KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for assigned operation
•    Coordinates and leads business reviews with appropriate client and company representatives for each reporting operation
 
Miscellaneous
•    Participates in local trade, professional, and civic associations as a representative of the company

SKILLS & ABILITIES 
Education and/or Experience
•    High School Diploma or GED is required
•    Budgeting and P&L management experience required
•    At least 3 years of experience in an operations management related position
 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations
•    N/A