General Manager - Chicago, United States - Lazer Logistics

Lazer Logistics

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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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 onsite 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.

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 fastpaced 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.

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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.