What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at Givens?
General Manager
Savannah, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description:
Givens is Driven to Deliver - both for our customers and our employees. Since 1957 Givens has provided customers a single source solution for warehouse, distribution, transportation, packing and crating and air freight services. We have been growing significantly over the last few years and continue to grow at a rapid pace.
Givens Savannah is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our Savannah, GA operation. This role requires a strong background in specialized transportation to include packing and crating, heavy haul, out-of-gauge, oversized transportation, as well as warehouse storage and handling solutions. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with customer relationship and business development expertise, ensuring continued growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily business activity to include operations, administration, customer relations, business development, safety/compliance, and employee relations.
- Working with the Operations Manager, oversee warehouse handling, storage, packing/crating and out-of-gauge cargo operations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with customers, ensuring exceptional service and long-term partnerships.
- Identify new business opportunities and drive growth through strategic business development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Lead and mentor operational teams, ensuring safety, performance, and productivity.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize supply chain and logistics operations.
- Monitor budgets, expenses, and profitability, ensuring financial goals are met.
Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of proven experience in warehouse management as well as packing /crating, specialized heavy haul, out-of-gauge, oversized, and overweight transportation operations at the general manager level.
- Experience in managing packing and crating preferred.
- Demonstrates knowledge OSHA regulations and implements safety best practices to identify potential safety hazards.
- Experience in managing DOT and FMCSA regulations and transportation safety requirements.
- Experience in business development for integrated warehousing and transportation solutions, to include customer relationship management.
- Ability to lead a team and work in a fast-paced service sensitive logistics environment.
- Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in logistics software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with an industry leader in specialized transportation.
- Growth-oriented work environment with a focus on innovation and efficiency.
If you have the expertise and leadership experience to manage complex logistics operations while driving business growth, we encourage you to apply!
Apply now on really or send your resume to hnelson@givens.com
