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    Logistics General Manager - Houston, TX, United States - World Shipping, Inc.

    World Shipping, Inc.
    World Shipping, Inc. Houston, TX, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    ** Logistics General Manager**

    **Job Category****:** Operations **Requisition Number****:** CLIEN001960 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

    **Description**

    UWL is looking for an experienced, well established International Logistics General Manager to join and lead our growing team in Houston, TX.

    The General Manager is the leader of the entire operations team, providing direction, guidance, corrective action, and support to each of the members of the team, with support of the department managers or department supervisors. The General Manager has a fiduciary duty to the company to ensure client retention, financial health, staff development and office sales goals are met by the team.

    In this role, you will build lasting relationships with our customers and employees that center around our core values:

    **Safety First** . Every decision we make - big or small - is based on our commitment to safety.

    **We are** **Family** and endeavor to do the right thing by respecting others and abiding by the golden rule.

    **We value Passion** and professionalism.

    **We are People Oriented** and operate in a transparent, collaborative environment.

    **We value Creativity** and focus on delivering customer centric solutions.

    **We create Positive Energy** for our teams, families, customers, and suppliers striving to develop lasting relationships.

    **Your typical day looks like:**

    Ensuring customs compliance by exercising reasonable care and control over office

    Managing and/or approving post entry operations and day to day operational support including systems, client questions and research

    Client set up, introduction and maintenance

    Overseeing and managing of all products including specialized commodities, services, and modes of transport

    Assisting in growth of company/business development and profitability

    Monitoring and ensuring financial goals are met, providing updates and progress regularly to executive team

    Assisting in rate negotiations by supplying pertinent data and customer requirements to management, in addition to overseeing rate filings for local clients

    Working in conjunction with sales team to vet potential business opportunities

    Answering all general inquiries and quotes promptly

    Interviewing, hiring, terminating, executing corrective action, and participating in regular staff conversations

    Overseeing time keeping system and ensuring accurate time is recorded for approval

    Conducting annual reviews for exempt/supervisor employees and others if needed

    Recommending and implementing salary changes for staff

    Other duties as assigned

    UWL is a participant in the CTPAT program and, as such, requires safety and security to be a responsibility of all personnel. Each individual will be provided training and is responsible to report any threats or anomalies to management or security immediately

    **The ideal candidate will possess:**

    High School Diploma or GED required; College Degree preferred

    Minimum of 7 years industry experience; Minimum of 5 years management experience

    A strong business acumen

    Proven problem solving and analysis skills

    Effective leadership

    Teamwork mind set

    Project management

    Extremely strong communication skills both verbal and written

    Ability to make effective decisions

    Strategic thinking

    Must be able to work with a wide range of employees, suppliers, and customers

    Strong computer skills

    Ability to manage multiple priorities

    Some travel required

    Position requires willingness to work necessary hours to complete the job

    **Benefits/Perks:**

    Competitive compensation

    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 (PTO Package)

    Professional development & growth opportunities

    Tuition assistance

    Casual dress code

    Bonus Eligibility

    Flexible work arrangements

    **About UWL:**

    UWL is a top 20 American-owned NVOCC and leading provider of global 3PL services. We take pride in delivering seamless supply chain solutions backed by a team of creative problem-solvers. We specialize in ocean transportation, air freight, project cargo, warehousing and distribution, road and rail, bulk liquid logistics, and customs house brokerage. Our proof is in our owned assets: a national network of distribution centers, dependable trucking capacity, and a user-friendly data management platform that delivers transparency and data you can count on. Wherever your freight needs to go, we can help get it there. To find out more, visit .

    **About Parent Company World Group:**

    Founded in 1960, World Group is a leading American-owned NVOCC, freight forwarder, transportation, warehousing, and logistics organization. We move freight through the air, across the oceans, and over the roads, from anywhere. Find out how we can help get your freight where it needs to be by visiting our website:

    **WE'RE GROWING - JOIN OUR WORLD GROUP COMMUNITY TODAY**

    **Skills**

    **Education**

    **Preferred**

    High School or better.

    **Experience**

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)

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