Werner Enterprises

General Manager - Final Mile

Werner Enterprises$72K — $96K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of management experience in home delivery or third-party logistics (3PL) with P&L responsibility
  • Strong knowledge of warehouse processes, order fulfillment, and supply chain management
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead teams effectively
  • 2-3 years of experience in warehouse management, preferably in big box consumer goods or last-mile delivery
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Support strategic alignment of delivery operations with client goals
  • Manage the fulfillment cycle, including transportation and quality inspections
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including OSHA
  • Enforce warehouse and transportation policies and procedures
  • Cultivate a team-oriented environment
  • Review operational reports to determine necessary adjustments
  • Direct personal development plans for team members
  • Manage key performance indicators (KPI) reporting

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off for work-life balance
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
Full Job Description
  • Position: White Glove Residential Delivery Manager
  • Department: Transportation / Warehouse / White Glove Residential Delivery Operations / Final Mile
    Job Type: Full-time
    Schedule: 5:00am to 2:00pm / 5 days of Mon - Sat / Full Time
    Industry: Transportation / Furniture Delivery and / or Assembly - Installation / White Glove
    Job Summary:
    The Delivery Operations Manager will report to Field Regional Delivery Operations Manager. The position will lead a team of contracted independent home delivery teams and associated internal employees in a fast-paced environment. Manages all facets of the operation, transportation, and home delivery operations, and ensures processes and communications are aligned to meet and exceed client requirements. Ensures positive customer experience and positive client partnership. Directs the development of all warehouse personnel and operations, as well as contracted delivery partners to support the client relationship.
    Responsibilities
    • Support strategic direction in order that all activities delivery operations align with the client's goals and expectations.
    • Ensure proper measuring and monitoring of the complete fulfillment cycle to meet and exceed client requirements-including transportation, receiving and quality inspections, return inventory management.
    • Ensures a safe work environment and equipment operation in compliance with OSHA and other state and local fire and safety regulations.
    • Support the enforcement of all government regulations related to the warehouse operations and transportation operation including but not limited to OSHA and other governmental agencies.
    • Support policies and procedures for all maintenance activities.
    • Support a culture of a team environment.
    • Confers with senior management, reviews and analyzes activity, operating and forecast reports to determine whether modifications in operations are required.
    • Support for the overall direction, coordination, motivation, and evaluation of direct reports.
    • Establishes and directs a plan of personal development which will support the client's requirements, and specifications.
    • Effective manage KPI reporting
    3-5 years effective in managing / home delivery / 3PL (third-party logistics) / Home Décor or Installations and P&L's
    Requirements
    • Strong knowledge of warehouse processes, technology, order fulfillment to retail, transportation, and supply chain management.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Effective organizational and planning skills including the ability to define a problem, collect data, determine root cause, and work to resolution with a team.
    • Experience in a direct customer interaction role, with a solid background of managing work teams to meet client expectations.
    • Proven leadership ability; demonstrated ability to build, mentor, train, grow and lead a team.
    • Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
    Minimum 2-3 years of experience in warehouse management, distribution, and inventory control - preferably in big box consumer goods or last-mile distribution (3PL).
    • Proven track record of successful warehouse management, for large clients with multi-year service agreements.
    • Manage up 9+ (White Glove Furniture) Delivery Units per day / Contracted independent home delivery teams.
    • 2-3 years effective in managing / home delivery / 3PL (third-party logistics) and P&L's
The expected starting pay range for this position is $72,524.40 - $96,699.20 annualized salary. Offers determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications. We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

About Werner Enterprises

Werner Enterprises, Inc. is a transportation and logistics company engaged in hauling truckload shipments of general commodities in both interstate and intrastate commerce. The Company operates in two segments: Truckload Transportation Services (Truckload) and Werner Logistics (Logistics). The Company's Truckload segment consists of the One-Way Truckload and Specialized Services units. The Company's Logistics segment is a non-asset-based transportation and logistics provider. The Company's customers include retailers and manufacturers across a range of industries, with a focus on the food and beverage, retail, manufacturing and consumer products industries.
Learn more about Werner Enterprises
Size
12,292 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$169 million
Founded
1956
5 Year Trend
+6.4%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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