General Manager - 3PL Final Mile (FT)

Direct Impact Logistics; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Impact Logistics in Cranbury, NJ is seeking a General Manager to lead our Final Mile Delivery operations. This hands-on leadership role requires developing high-performing teams, optimizing processes, and driving profitability while maintaining client satisfaction.

You will manage daily operations, monitor KPIs like on-time delivery and service quality, oversee staffing and budgets, and build strong relationships with clients and delivery partners to ensure safe, reliable, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations management within logistics or transportation.
• Strong budgeting, cost control, and performance management skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Hands-on, accountable leadership style with commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily final-mile delivery operations with high service quality.
• Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and efficiency.
• Identify operational challenges and implement proactive solutions.
• Lead staffing, training, and performance management to build high-performing teams.
• Maintain client and delivery partner relations, addressing escalations promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

General Manager – 3PL / Final Mile Delivery Operations

Full-Time | Operations Leadership

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven General Manager to lead and oversee our local Final Mile Delivery operations.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment, excels at developing high-performing teams, and understands the importance of operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong background in logistics, transportation, or final-mile delivery operations. This individual will take ownership of daily performance, build strong relationships with clients and delivery partners, and implement strategies that drive efficiency, accountability, and sustainable growth.

Operational Leadership & Performance

• Direct and oversee daily final-mile delivery operations, ensuring efficient execution and consistent service quality.
• Monitor, analyze, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, service quality, and operational efficiency.
• Identify operational challenges and implement proactive solutions to improve performance and minimize service disruptions.
• Develop and execute strategies to maximize productivity, reduce costs, and maintain profitability.
• Establish and enforce operational procedures, company policies, and client-specific service standards.
• Maintain operational readiness through effective staffing, resource planning, and coordination.

Team Development & Accountability

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team with a strong emphasis on accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Establish clear expectations, provide constructive feedback, and drive a results-oriented team culture.
• Address personnel challenges promptly and professionally while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Financial & Business Management

• Manage local operating budgets, control expenses, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Evaluate financial and operational performance to ensure business objectives and profitability targets are achieved.
• Optimize staffing, delivery resources, and operational processes without compromising service quality.
• Provide accurate and timely performance reporting, operational updates, and improvement plans to senior leadership.

Client & Delivery Partner Relations

• Serve as a key point of contact for client representatives, maintaining strong professional relationships and open communication.
• Ensure client expectations, contractual requirements, and service-level agreements (SLAs) are consistently met or exceeded.
• Oversee delivery teams and third-party delivery partners to ensure compliance with operational and service standards.
• Respond effectively to escalations, service failures, and operational concerns with a solutions-focused approach.
• Collaborate with internal leadership and client stakeholders to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in operations management, logistics, transportation, or a comparable leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver measurable operational results.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control, resource allocation, and performance management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all organizational levels.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and adapt quickly to changing operational demands.
• Proficiency in performance reporting, operational systems, and standard business software.
• A hands-on, accountable leadership style with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous management experience within a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) or Final Mile Delivery environment.
• Experience overseeing furniture delivery, white-glove delivery, or other high-touch residential delivery operations.
• Familiarity with delivery performance metrics, service-level agreements, and client compliance requirements.
• Experience managing independent contractors, delivery partners, or multi-team transportation operations.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

A successful General Manager in this role will:

• Consistently achieve or exceed client performance expectations.
• Build a dependable, accountable, and high-performing operation.
• Maintain effective cost controls while protecting service quality and profitability.
• Anticipate operational challenges and resolve issues before they escalated.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, employees, and delivery partners.
• Demonstrate ownership, initiative, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for more than someone who can manage daily operations. We want a leader who takes ownership, drives results, and leads by example.

Someone who sees challenges as opportunities for improvement, holds themselves and their team accountable, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service.