General Manager

Posted: Friday, 01 August 2025
Valid Thru: Sunday, 31 August 2025
Index Requested on: 08/01/2025 19:38:50
Indexed on: 08/01/2025 19:38:50

Location: Savannah, GA, 31401, US

Industry: Transportation and Logistics
Occupational Category: 53-0000.00 - Transportation and Material Moving
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

World Distribution Services LLC is hiring!

Description:

About World Group:

World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, vessel husbandry, and warehousing and distribution…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands: ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services, and World Shipping, Inc. to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight.

We move the world with people who care. Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day. We’re growing - join our World Group family today!

World Group | Our Culture: https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUm5Cauz0p

World Group | About: www.worldgrouplogistics.com

About World Distribution Services:

World Distribution Services (WDS®) is a leading provider of creative warehouse logistics solutions. Our areas of expertise include domestic warehouse storage and fulfillment for eCommerce and retailers, cross-docking, transloading, and local and nationwide transportation services. We serve the industry proudly with a network of warehouses strategically placed across the country, experienced solutions-oriented employees, and full-service product capabilities. To learn more or to request a quote, visit our website: www.worldds.net.

About This Role:

World Distribution Services, a World Group company, is currently looking for a supportive person to join our family as General Manager for our growing warehouse in Savannah!

The General Manager is the leader of the operations and customer service teams, providing direction, guidance, corrective action, and support to each of the members of the team, with support of the managers and supervisors of the facility or market. The General Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the warehouse and has a fiduciary duty to the company to ensure client retention, financial health, staff development and budgetary goals are met by the team. Does this sound like you or fit your experience? Get in touch with us by applying here.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure safe, clean, and efficient warehouse operations
  • Ensure quality management system procedures are implemented and followed throughout the
    facility
  • Oversight and management of both operations and administrative/customer service functions
  • Monitor and ensure financial goals are met, providing updates and progress regularly to executive
    team
  • Assist in rate negotiations by supplying pertinent data and customer requirements to
    management, in addition to overseeing rate filings for local clients
  • Work in conjunction with sales team to vet potential business opportunities
  • Interview, hire, terminate, execute corrective action, and participate in regular staff conversations
  • Conduct annual reviews for exempt/supervisor employees and others if needed
  • Recommend and implement salary changes for staff
  • Full P& L responsibility
  • Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

  • 7+ years experience working in a 3rd party logistics warehouse required
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 5+ years management experience
  • A strong business acumen and experience managing against a budget
  • Proven problem solving and analysis skills
  • Previous leadership experience with oversight of multiple managers and supervisors
  • Teambuilding skills
  • Project management experience
  • Extremely strong communication skills both verbal and written
  • Ability to think strategically and make effective decisions
  • Ability to work with a wide range of employees, suppliers, and customers
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under deadlines
  • Ability to travel up to 25%
  • Ability to work a flexible work schedule as needed, including planned and unplanned overtime
    (which may include weekends)

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to safely perform the essential functions of this job.

  • The person in this position frequently communicates with external contacts and other employees. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment

Working Conditions:

Primarily Warehouse environment with occasional time in an office setting

Benefits/Perks:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive Benefits package:
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
  • Life, AD& D, & Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Financial planning
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities
  • Tuition assistance
  • Bonus Eligibility
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities
  • Tuition assistance
  • Bonus Eligibility

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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