General Manager - Final Mile
Werner Enterprises · Garner, NC · 2 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time
Warehouse Location: 1600 Garner Business Pk #100, Garner, NC 27529
About the Role
The Delivery Operations Manager will report to the Field Regional Delivery Operations Manager, leading a team of contracted independent home delivery teams and associated internal employees in a fast-paced environment. This role manages all facets of transportation and home delivery operations, ensuring processes and communications align to meet and exceed client requirements while delivering a positive customer experience and client partnership. The position directs the development of warehouse personnel, operations, and contracted delivery partners to support the client relationship.
Responsibilities
- Support strategic direction to align all delivery operations with the client’s goals and expectations.
- Ensure proper measuring and monitoring of the complete fulfillment cycle, including transportation, receiving, quality inspections, and return inventory management.
- Maintain a safe work environment and equipment operation in compliance with OSHA and other state and local fire and safety regulations.
- Enforce all government regulations related to warehouse and transportation operations, including OSHA and other agencies.
- Support policies and procedures for all maintenance activities.
- Foster a team-oriented culture and confer with senior management to review and analyze activity, operating, and forecast reports for operational modifications.
- Provide direction, coordination, motivation, and evaluation of direct reports.
- Establish and direct a personal development plan to support client requirements and specifications.
- Effectively manage KPI reporting.
- Oversee 9+ White Glove Furniture Delivery Units per day with contracted independent home delivery teams.
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 problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
- Experience in a direct customer interaction role with a background in managing work teams to meet client expectations.
- Proven leadership ability, including mentoring, training, and team development.
- Strong computer skills, particularly 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.
- 3-5 years of experience managing home delivery, 3PL (third-party logistics), or home décor/installations, including P&L responsibility.
- Must successfully complete pre-employment testing, background check, drug screening, and physical exam.
Schedule
5:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 5 days per week (Monday–Saturday), full-time.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) plan.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Paid time off.
- Life insurance and disability plans.
- Optional supplemental coverage.