General Manager

Job Description The General Manager has direct responsibility over employees at the assigned Site and managers in the Chicago Area. 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 and Area Management, Leads, and applicable Admin, Clerk and Dispatch positions.

• Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with Customer.

• Provide feedback to the Regional Manager.

• Must have strong leadership and management skills to include recruiting, hiring, team building, coaching and mentoring skills while training new managers/drivers & retrain managers/drivers.

• 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 and Area 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 operationand Arearuns safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Job Requirements 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.

• CDL Required

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.