About This Role:ContainerPort Group, a World Group company, is currently looking for motivated, process-oriented people to join our team as a General Manager for our growing operations in Dallas, Texas!
The General Manager is the backbone of our trucking operations incorporating multiple facilities in a
market. The general manager is responsible for safety and security, capacity growth and retention, cost
management, staffing, and overall terminal performance and relationship management centered around
our core values. Does this sound like you or fit your experience? Get in touch with us by applying here.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and hold accountable terminal staff for assigned markets/locations
- Work closely with recruiting, driver experience, and terminal teams on independent contractor
acquisition and retention strategies - Provide guidance and development to terminal management in support of company strategies
- Responsible for the growth of capacity across assigned markets to meet commercial demands and
budgets - Promote understanding of and adherence to safety and security standards and compliance
- Monitors and educates terminal managers and teams on P&L performance, KPIs, and cost
management associated with operational expenses (DEM, PDM, rail storage, misuse fees, etc.), IC
compensation schedule adherence, and margin management. - Manages location and staffing costs inclusive of appropriate staffing levels, property
management, and recurring maintenance and other expenses - Responsible for creating a collaborative, professional environment between terminal and support
teams - Provides consistent coaching, development, and conflict resolution support for terminal
management, staff, independent contractors, and company drivers - Responsible for review and performance evaluations for direct reports
- Supports implementation of strategic company initiatives
Education and Experience: - High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field is preferred
- 5+ years intermodal transportation management experience required
- 3+ years managing an owner-operator-based fleet preferred
- Outstanding service performance, leadership, customer satisfaction, and owner-operator recruiting skills
- High degree of integrity and initiative as well as understanding of servant leadership Excellent management, communication, relationship building, and networking skills
- Impromptu problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of DOT regulations
- P&L understanding and analysis Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to safely perform the essential functions of this job.
- The person in this position frequently communicates with external contacts and other employees. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
- Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment
Benefits/Perks:- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits package:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
- Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Financial planning
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Bonus Eligibility
