General Manager

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Job area:
Managerial

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At DSV, our purpose is to keep customers’ supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea and road. Our vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for our customers, employees, shareholders and society.

Close to 150,000 employees in over 90 countries work diligently to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services.

As a global leader, our commitment to sustainable business practices is a central element of our overall business strategy.

Division:

Solutions
Job Posting

Title:

General Manager - 128111
Time Type:
Full Time

The General Manage
r of operations is a highly visible leadership role. This individual is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, operation, compliance, and financial results for a designated operation. The General Manager ("GM") will serve as a primary customer interface for all leadership decisions regarding proposal approval and contract negotiations. This role is the Champion of overseeing local continuous improvement activities, LEAN practices, supply chain analysis, six sigma initiatives, and ISO activities.

The "GM" will also develop marketing plans and assist in growing new business. He/she will also ensure that the operation adheres to the overall corporate mission, vision, and core values while consistently meeting client and company expectations.

As part of the DSV team, associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality. Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies.

• Ensures that systems and procedures are in place for managing operations, equipment, and products in a safe and profitable manner in accordance with company policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Leads operations to meet prescribes productivity and service goals. Complies with terms outlined in site operating agreement with the client
• Sets goals to drive company Continuous Improvement efforts
• Works to develop and maintain productive business relations with vendors, suppliers, and all business partners. Ensures the OSHA requirements and all Federal and State Law and compliance are effectively implemented.
• Assists in setting standards appropriate to client and scope of work
• Develops and manages a system of controls to ensure that service level and operations performance goals are met within prescribed cost, revenue, and profit paraments for operations
• Assists in setting standards appropriate to client and scope of work
• Partners with senior leadership to develop and recommend annual operating budget
• Responsible for the overall safety and security of operation
• Develops team to achieve company and client objectives for the operation
• Actively supports and practices mentoring, succession planning, and management development activities at the site level
• Communicates the mission, vision, and core values to motivate direct reports.

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