General Manager

Addison Group; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a senior operations leader to run day-to-day activities in Sulphur, LA, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable service. The role focuses on strong accountability and regulatory compliance across a broad frontline team.

You will manage drivers, dispatch, maintenance, and administrative staff, while maintaining a safety-first culture and optimizing fleet utilization and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive operational leadership experience in transportation/logistics or regulated environments.
• Experience managing a large hourly/frontline workforce.
• Strong understanding of transportation operations and fleet management.
• Experience with DOT/FMCSA regulations and safety programs preferred.
• Proven experience with budgets, KPIs, and P&L performance.
• Strong employee relations and people-management skills.
• Ability to improve operational efficiency and accountability.
• Hands-on, fast-paced environment adaptability and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day operations for the location, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable service.
• Manage and develop a large hourly/frontline workforce including drivers, dispatch, maintenance, and admin teams.
• Establish performance expectations and drive accountability across the operation.
• Maintain a strong safety-first culture and ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, state, and company requirements.
• Partner with maintenance leadership to ensure fleet availability, reliability, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor key operational and financial metrics including revenue, labor, overtime, maintenance, fuel, and fleet utilization.
• Develop and manage operating budgets while identifying opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Oversee workforce planning, scheduling, attendance, employee relations, and performance management.

Skills

Operational leadership

Frontline workforce management

Transportation operations

DOT/FMCSA regulations

Budgeting & P&L

Employee relations

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Benefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and parental leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive operational leadership experience, preferably within transportation, logistics, fleet, or another highly regulated industry
• Experience managing a large hourly/frontline workforce
• Strong understanding of transportation operations and fleet management
• Experience with DOT/FMCSA regulations and safety programs strongly preferred
• Proven experience managing budgets, KPIs, and P&L performance
• Strong employee relations and people-management skills
• Demonstrated ability to improve operational efficiency and accountability
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
• Strong communicator with excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but relevant leadership experience will be considered

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day operations for the location, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable service
• Manage and develop a large hourly/frontline workforce, including drivers, dispatch, maintenance, and administrative teams
• Establish performance expectations and drive accountability across the operation
• Maintain a strong safety-first culture and ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, state, and company requirements
• Partner with maintenance leadership to ensure fleet availability, reliability, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance
• Monitor key operational and financial metrics, including revenue, labor, overtime, maintenance, fuel, and fleet utilization
• Develop and manage operating budgets while identifying opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency
• Oversee workforce planning, scheduling, attendance, employee relations, and performance management

Why Choose Addison Group?

• Competitive Compensation: We negotiate competitive salaries on your behalf.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and bonus opportunities.
• Direct-Hire Opportunities: Many of our positions offer long-term, permanent career opportunities.
• Exclusive Connections: Gain access to hiring managers and opportunities with leading organizations.
• Career Options: We connect you with opportunities aligned with your experience, goals, and location.
• Career Support: Receive interview preparation, resume guidance, and support throughout the hiring and negotiation process.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

and provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.