General Manager

Coleman Worldwide Moving; Alabama; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Coleman Worldwide Moving seeks a General Manager to oversee office operations, drive profitability, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will lead drivers, packers, and helpers, and direct staffing decisions while maintaining a high standard of customer service.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and proven managerial experience in logistics and transportation. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.
• Must have prior managerial experience.
• Must have experience in logistics and transportation.
• Knowledge of residential, commercial, and military move processes.

Responsibilities

• Review financial statements to determine where improvements need to be made.
• Meet with associates on a regular basis to communicate expectations and scheduling.
• Assign work to subordinates in a manner that is conducive for the office to run at a profitable and efficient manner as well as follow up on assigned tasks.
• Intervene as necessary in all facets of the office.
• Determine ways to advertise and get leads on potential moves.
• Authorize invoices for payment and transmit invoices to corporate office.
• Make any personnel decisions as necessary including hiring or recruitment, terminations, evaluations, and disciplinary reports.
• Report any significant issues to the Regional Vice President for further action as needed.
• Ability to resolve employee conflict.
• Communicate/escalate client related issues with move management/operations.
• OTR recruiting
• OTR driver liaison
• Source equipment repair services
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Managerial experience

Logistics knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

General Manager

The General Manager will oversee operations and tasks performed at the respective office to ensure all facets run smoothly and at a profit, make necessary decisions for the office in order to ensure compliance with company and government regulations, and direct the workflow of drivers, packers, and helpers as needed, ensuring a positive experience for the customer through training and a positive work environment for employees.

Essential Functions

• Review financial statements to determine where improvements need to be made
• Meet with associates on a regular basis to communicate expectations and scheduling
• Assign work to subordinates in a manner that is conducive for the office to run at a profitable and efficient manner as well as follow up on assigned tasks
• Intervene as necessary in all facets of the office
• Determine ways to advertise and get leads on potential moves
• Authorize invoices for payment and transmit invoices to corporate office
• Make any personnel decisions as necessary including hiring or recruitment, terminations, evaluations, and disciplinary reports
• Report any significant issues to the Regional Vice President for further action as needed
• Ability to resolve employee conflict
• Communicate/escalate client related issues with move management/operations
• OTR recruiting
• OTR driver liaison
• Source equipment repair services
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of company systems
• Knowledge of residential, commercial, and military move process
• Ability to problem solve effectively and efficiently
• Ability to take charge frequently

Required Education and Experience

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
• Required: Previous managerial experience
• Required: Previous experience in logistics and transportation

Working Conditions

• Mostly indoors, working outdoors is sometimes required
• Lifting in excess of 20 lbs is sometimes required
• Lifting in excess of 50 lbs is rarely required
• Saturday work during summer busy season is required and may be occasionally required during non-peak season depending on business needs

Take part in a company that has been successful for over 100 years and is still growing - join the Coleman Team today! Coleman Worldwide Moving is a full service worldwide moving and storage company that is dedicated to servicing the transportation needs of corporations, governments, and individuals. We have been in business for over 100 years and we are one of the largest privately held transportation companies headquartered in the Southeast. We are a dynamic and growing organization that is committed to customer loyalty through excellent quality service.

Coleman Worldwide Moving (and affiliated companies) (collectively “CWM”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer including disabled and veterans. Our policy prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic. CWM will continue to support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and cultural diversity.

This policy applies to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, Company sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs. This commitment is made by CWM in accordance with federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations.

You may view more information about your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity laws here. Puede ver más información sobre sus derechos bajo las leyes de igualdad de oportunidades de empleo aquí.