Automotive 3PL Operations Leader | P&L & Multi-Shift

Verst Logistics; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Verst Logistics seeks a General Manager – Onsite 3PL to lead a high‑reliability automotive manufacturing support operation in central Alabama. You will own end‑to‑end site performance, oversee inbound/outbound logistics, inventory, sequencing, and warehousing, and drive profitable growth on a multi‑shift team.

The role requires P&L ownership, strong customer relationships with OEM/Tier 1, and a track record of Lean/Six Sigma improvements in a manufacturing logistics setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive leadership in 3PL, warehousing, distribution, or manufacturing logistics with multi-shift experience.
• Direct automotive manufacturing or automotive supply‑chain experience preferred.
• P&L ownership and financial acumen required.
• Ability to lead 50–200+ associates across 3 shifts.
• Experience with WMS, inventory control systems, and automotive tooling.

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L for the site including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and margin improvement.
• Direct daily operations: receiving, put‑away, inventory control, staging, outbound shipping, and returns.
• Manage SLAs, KPIs, issue escalation, and continuous improvement initiatives with OEM/Tier‑1 customers.
• Lead and develop multi‑level teams across 3 shifts; oversee recruitment, training, performance, and retention.
• Champion safety and regulatory compliance; drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and SOP standardization.
• Oversee asset and facility management, capacity planning, and capital recommendations.
• Ensure inventory accuracy via cycle counts, audits, and WMS discipline; minimize shrinkage.

Skills

P&L ownership

Leadership

WMS knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Multi-shift management

Customer facing

Communication

Onsite flexibility

Budgeting

Automotive/3PL domain

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

High School or better

Tools

WMS

EDI

ASN

Kanban

Job description

Verst Logistics seeks a General Manager – Onsite 3PL to lead a high‑reliability automotive manufacturing support operation in central Alabama. You will own end‑to‑end site performance, oversee inbound/outbound logistics, inventory, sequencing, and warehousing, and drive profitable growth on a multi‑shift team.

The role requires P&L ownership, strong customer relationships with OEM/Tier 1, and a track record of Lean/Six Sigma improvements in a manufacturing logistics setting.