General Manager - Logistics - Contract

Company: Express Employment Professionals
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

General Manager - 3PL This is a 3-4 month project in Des Moines. Ideal candidates will have strong working knowledge of: * Management of transportation and warehousing activities * Managing and configuring warehouses to efficiently support both eCommerce (Parcel) and B2B (LTL/FTL) shipments * Developing and implementing standards for distribution and warehouse management * Managing kitting process and/or finish good packaging processes. * Warehouse mgmt. systems, warehouse control systems, put to light, conveyor systems and order sortation systems 1st shift $45-55/hr Immediate Need!!! Job Requirements:1. Manages at least 2 full time exempt direct reports. Management responsibilities include, but are not limited to hiring, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, staff productivity and performance management to include disciplinary actions up to and including termination.2. Preparing, maintaining and communicating all operational goals and company Standard Operations Procedures.3. On-going management of facility fiscal performance (Profit and Loss), yearly budget preparation.4. Monitoring space utilization/layout and maximizing usage/making recommendations.5. Managing, coaching, mentoring, developing staff to achieve prescribed objectives.6. Overseeing the recruitment and new hire process and ensuring/reinforcing the Company culture is being fostered in the facility.7. Monitoring and ensuring departmental/facility performance metrics are met in a timely and cost effective manner.8. Ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of all necessary reports and records regarding facility operations.9. Developing, implementing and directing; equipment preventative maintenance programs, safety programs, and facility building/grounds maintenance programs.10. Responsible to identify, review and then follow internal policy to make contract revisions.11. Monitoring facility purchasing process to include: auditing, guideline compliance, and approval; creating programs to maximize cost saving for the Company and customers.12. Ensures facility is maintained to industry regulatory specifications, if required.

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