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Summary:
The General Manager has direct responsibility over employees at the assigned Site. Duties include, but are not limited to, P&L responsibility and partnering with Corporate Safety, Fleet, HR, and Accounting Officers to ensure that operations meet internal and external standards. The ideal candidate will have senior-level logistics experience, commitment to excellence, and a bias for action.

Job Description:

• Coaches and develops all Lazer Logistics site Management, Leads, and applicable Admin, Clerk, and Dispatch positions.
• Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with Customers.
• Conducts business unit assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Leads safety performance by developing and promoting procedures and campaigns to eliminate and prevent hazardous behaviors, in conjunction with the on-site Lazer Logistics Safety team.
• Proactively identifies best practices to reduce driver turnover and ensure that the management team builds strong relationships to improve retention.
• Uses available metrics to monitor and maximize customer deliverables and productivity.
• Develops, executes, and assesses continuous improvement programs to ensure that Lazer Logistics deploys best practices in yard management solutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure that the operation runs safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business, or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• 3 years management experience with Lazer Logistics or 5 years outside management experience.
• Proven track record in logistics, warehouse, supply chain, transportation, or related field.
• Experience with Fortune 500 firms preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly understand P&L issues and identify opportunities for improving financial results.
• Exceptional customer service orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities.
• Adaptability and resilience.
• Ability to build rapport with customers and associates.
• Demonstrated sense of ownership, and ability to drive change.
• Willingness to travel, as necessary.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Truck Transportation