General Manager

ID Logistics

$140K — $160K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years management experience in 3PL, distribution, warehouse, and transportation environments.
  • Experience managing multiple sites effectively.
  • Strong P&L management expertise.
  • High volume e-commerce operational exposure.
  • Minimum of 3 years in a 3PL setting.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Direct operations of distribution, packaging, and transportation to meet objectives.
  • Evaluate operations and set short and long-term goals.
  • Oversee warehousing and transportation to satisfy company and customer needs.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives for value and profitability.
  • Ensure safety compliance for associates and equipment.
  • Manage budget and P&L for operations effectively.
  • Maximize quality and productivity through performance evaluations.

Benefits

  • Attractive annual salary of $140,000-$160,000 plus performance-based bonus.
  • Monday-Friday, day shift schedule for work-life balance.
  • 25% travel allows exposure to diverse operations and clients.
Full Job Description
Position Overview: The General Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of a supply chain operation. The GM provides overall direction and oversight in the areas of performance, safety, P&L management, customer relations, continuous improvement, and associate development across multiple sites.

Location: This is an on-site role that does not have opportunity for remote or hybrid work.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Travel Specifics: 25%

Competitive Compensation: Attractive annual salary of $140,000-$160,000 plus a performance-based bonus

Key Responsibilities:
  • Direct the operations of distribution, packaging, and transportation to achieve company objectives and meet customer expectations.
  • Evaluate overall operations and develop short and long-term goals to meet organizational objectives.
  • Oversee all warehousing, distribution, packaging and transportation operations to ensure company and customer requirements are met.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and make decisions about enhancing value, service and effectiveness, and profitability.
  • Direct and oversee programs to ensure safety of all associates, equipment and property.
  • Ensure compliance with all company, customer, and government regulatory requirements.
  • Directly manage budget and P&L for operations.
  • Develop work plans ensuring appropriate staffing levels, managing labor costs, overtime and retention.
  • Maximizes quality and productivity by understanding and mastering all job standards for each function, and evaluating performance variances in order to identify root cause, corrective action and training needs.
  • Participates in the collection of performance measurements per customer, vendor and/or site requirements.
  • Prepares and submits weekly and monthly reports.
  • Deliver a consistent, high-performance experience to our associates and customer.
  • Manage multiple customers / facilities

Minimum Requirements
  • 10+ years management experience and comprehensive knowledge in a high volume fast paced 3PL, distribution, warehouse, and transportation environment.
  • Experience managing multiple sites.
  • Strong P&L experience.
  • High volume e-commerce experience.
  • 3 years minimum 3PL experience.
  • Critical thinking, problem solving and reasoning skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and communication styles.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, databases, WMS, and other metrics measurement tools.
  • Strong presentation, writing and speaking proficiency.
  • Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen principles preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Experience with ADP platforms, including ADP WorkForce Now, WorkForce Manager and Recruiting Management, helpful.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the operation's needs.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain or Logistics or business-related field preferred.

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