General Manager - Logistics (3PL)

Overview

A well-established and highly respected organization is seeking a General Manager to lead a key Southeast facility. This is a hands-on leadership role with full ownership of operations, team performance, and financial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of facility operations including receiving, storage, distribution, and shipping
• Ensure smooth, efficient, and reliable day-to-day operations
• Maintain strong operational flow and service performance
• Hire, train, and develop operations staff
• Set schedules, assign responsibilities, and enforce accountability
• Build a high-performance, team-oriented culture
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management
• Maintain accurate inventory control processes
• Utilize WMS/ERP systems to track and optimize inventory
• Ensure alignment between system data and physical inventory
• Establish and monitor KPIs such as productivity, inventory accuracy, turnaround time, and service levels
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Improve throughput and operational performance
• Enforce safety standards and regulatory compliance
• Ensure adherence to operational best practices
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and internal teams
• Ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across multiple clients
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and expand services
• Partner with executive leadership on long-term growth strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, or energy sectors
• Experience managing multi-client operations
• Exposure to rail access and project cargo operations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods
• Capable of climbing stairs, ladders, and accessing various work areas
• Comfortable performing both hands-on and administrative duties

Equal Opportunity Employer

This organization is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment is at-will.

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