General Manager

Position at Pace Transportation Services

About Us:

Pace Transportation Services is a division of Hinton Transportation Investments, Inc. (HTI) and is a full line Semi Trailer Dealer that focuses on Sales, Service, Parts, and Leasing the heavy-duty vehicle aftermarket. Pace is actively seeking hard-working and growth-oriented individuals that are excited to advance their careers. HTI is a family-owned business with values centered around humility, consistency, and passion. With continuous growth and expansion nationwide, the company is eager to add new, talented individuals to the team!

Job Summary:

The General Manager provides leadership and direction for all branch business operations, both on a daily and long-range basis. The General Manager is responsible for the holistic success of the branch, requiring dedicated attention to people, process, and tools. Alongside a leadership team of other General Managers and area leaders, the General Manager's ultimate goals are maximum efficiency and corporate profitability for their branch, and continuity across locations.

Duties/Responsibilities and Job Requirements:

• Develop recommendations and execute initiatives to meet corporate strategic objectives and operational excellence, both short & long term.

• Provide vision and leadership in long-range planning.

• Motivate, direct and coach a high performing team to meet established goals/ objectives.

• Provide operational leadership to ensure the mission and core values of the Company are reflected in all daily activities.

• Motivate, direct and coach a high performing team to meet established goals/ objectives.

• Monitor work environment and dynamics to support employee performance and partner with People Operations on improvement opportunities.

• Partner with People Services to drive the attraction, development, and retention of top talent to meet business goals.

• Develop and track departmental KPI's and report performance to leadership.

• Assist in development of forms and tools to increase company efficiency and manage risk.

• Ensure Quality Management System is effectively established, implemented, and maintained.

• Build company reputation by collaborating with customers, suppliers, community representatives and employees while maintaining and enforcing ethical business practices.

• Develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives to improve processes across the organization.

• Effectively manage through clear, direct, and respectful communication tailored to the individual and team.

• Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the branch operations.

• Achieve budgeted financial goals of the branch operations.

• Provide input/guidance on annual budgets.

• Oversee compliance to established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Must have minimum 5 years of management experience.

• Preferred 5 years' experience in the Parts, Service, Leasing, and Trailer industry.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Experience with Karmak Fusion ERP system preferred.

• Adept at inspiring and motivating others to perform well, appropriately delivering and accepting feedback from others.

• Proven ability to delegate work assignments, give authority to work independently, set expectations, and monitor delegated activities.

• Ability to appropriately involve staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating, and process improvement; be available to staff.

• Ability to effectively provide regular performance feedback; and develop team members' skills and encourage professional growth.

• Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress, and crisis situations through effective problem-solving and mediation skills.

• Comprehensive knowledge of industry and industry-related trends and forecasts.

• Ability to identify and resolve productivity problems in a timely manner as well as skillfully gather and analyze information.

• Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills, and conduct productive meetings.

• Natural drive to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; and maintain compliance with legal and regulatory aspects.

• Observe safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced branch operation.

• Understanding of how to develop and implement business strategies through knowledge of company history, culture, identity, and goals.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs occasionally

Benefits:

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) + Company Match!

• Life Insurance/Accidental Death/Long Term Disability - Company Paid

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• PTO after 30 days

• Paid Holidays after 30 days

• Parental Leave after 6 Months of Hire

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Kudos Rewards & Recognition

• Employees are eligible for benefits the 1st of the month following 60 days*

Why work for HTI?

Pace Transportation Services is a division of Hinton Transportation Investments, Inc. (HTI). HTI is an industry leader in the heavy-duty truck and trailer parts sales. The organization has over 30 locations nationwide and globally. HTI prides itself on internal upward mobility, leading to more opportunities for YOU!

Hinton Transportation Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.