General Manager

Keller Logistics Group; Allentown (Lehigh County); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Keller Logistics Group is seeking a leader to manage day-to-day operations of multiple warehouse locations, driving safety, service, productivity, compliance, and profitability through strong team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

This role covers account management, SOP development, KPI design, data analytics, and continuous improvement, with up to 30% travel and relocation opportunities as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive working knowledge of warehouse operations (pallet in pallet out, pick and pack, material fulfillment, inventory management, WMS and RF Equipment).
• Skilled in the use of computers and the internet, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment. Mastery skills in MS Office, particularly MS Excel, and other data analysis tools.
• Must be adept at gathering information from various sources with the ability to analyze data and make recommendations for improvements.
• 10 years 3PL warehouse management experience.
• Up to 30% travel is required for training, company events, customer interaction, break/fix, and or site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of multiple warehouse locations to drive safety, service, productivity, compliance, and profitability.
• Manage personnel including hiring, firing, evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution.
• Design and manage productivity metrics and KPI reporting; use data analytics to identify labor trends and inefficiencies.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for each warehouse location.
• Lead account management: negotiate rate cards, monitor scorecards, conduct periodic customer meetings, identify new opportunities, and act as primary contact.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Data analysis

MS Excel

WMS

RF equipment

MS Office

Tools

WMS

RF Equipment

Windows OS

Job description

Location: Remote with 30-50% travel. Relocation may be necessary.

Position Summary

Responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of multiple warehouse locations by driving safety, service, productivity, compliance, and profitability through effective team leadership, customer and vendor relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve business goals and continuous improvement.

• Operations
  • Manage personnel, includes recommendations for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution.
  • Responsible for overall performance of warehouses, including operations, customer service and contract KPIs. Work daily with all assigned Keller Warehouse locations to resolve any operational/customer issues.
  • Design and manage productivity metrics, WMS based reporting, and operational KPIs. Use data analytics to identify labor trends and workflow inefficiencies.
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures („SOP’s“) for each assigned warehouse location. The SOP’s will cover every aspect of the warehouse from using handhelds to operating a tow motor in a Keller safe manner.
  • Develop/design/maintain productivity metrics and departmental goals. Regularly monitor progress to identify trends in activity and labor. Recommend, implement, and administer policies and procedures to enhance operations. Meet customer scorecard objectives.

  Account Management

  • Develop, maintain, catalog, and or negotiate rate cards and scope of work to align with customer contracts and operational capabilities.
  • Monitor and manage customer balanced scorecards to track performance against agreed KPIs and service levels.
  • Lead periodic customer meetings to discuss tactical demand and issues, review performance, discuss forecasts, address issues track service failures, corrective actions, , organizational changes, and align on future plans/strategies.
  • Identify and develop new opportunities within existing accounts to grow revenue and deepen partnerships.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer accounts, ensuring communication is timely, transparent, and aligned with expectations.

Qualifications

• Extensive working knowledge of warehouse operations (pallet in pallet out, pick and pack, material fulfillment, inventory management, Warehouse Management Systems („WMS“) and RF Equipment).
• Skilled in the use of computers and the internet, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment. Mastery skills in MS Office, particularly MS Excel, and other data analysis tools.
• Must be adept at gathering information from various sources with the ability to analyze data and make recommendations for improvements.
• 10 years 3PL warehouse management experience.
• Up to 30% travel is required for training, company events, customer interaction, break/fix, and or site visits.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

This position works in an active warehouse environment and requires frequent movement and material handling. Candidates must be able to lift up to 75 pounds independently or with assistance, work around powered equipment, wear required personal protective equipment, and work in varying temperatures, noise levels, dust, fumes, and odors.

Keller offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account and dependent care Flexible Spending Account options
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Paid time off
• Additional voluntary benefit options

Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance on the 31st day of employment.

Why Join Keller?

At Keller, you're more than just an employee, you're part of a team that values safety, hard work, and growth. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture where your contributions make a difference. Whether you're looking to build a career in warehousing, transportation, or logistics, Keller provides the training, stability, and opportunities to help you succeed.

Keller Logistics Group is an asset-based third party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Defiance, Ohio. We got our start in 1978 as Thomas E. Keller Trucking and have since evolved into four affiliate companies: Keller Trucking, Keller Warehousing & Co-Packing, Keller Freight Solutions and Keller Industrial Properties.

Our employees are empowered and trusted as experts in their field of work. We value transparency and encourage our staff to be their best through our culture of “Responsive, Resourceful, Reliable People in Logistics”. We value teamwork, collaboration and respectful interactions with each other. Our people hold themselves accountable for a job well done, with high standards of integrity. We look for ways to continually improve our processes to make us more efficient for ourselves and our clients. Finally, we value safety among all else. Time is money, but life is priceless!

Inc. 5000 named us among the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, we have consistently been named a Top 3PL by Food Logistics magazine, and the Truckload Carriers Association has recognized us numerous times on their list of Best Fleets to Drive For.

Keller Logistics Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.