General Manager, Distribution & Contract Packaging

Gilmer Warehouse; Cochran (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Gilmer Warehouse & Logistics in Cochran, GA is seeking a strategic General Manager to lead a 500,000 sq. ft. distribution and contract packaging facility, overseeing operations for multiple major customers.

This executive role owns site P&L, drives safety, quality, inventory accuracy, and customer service, and reports to the Operations Director with strong growth potential. Relocation assistance may be available; candidates must reside in or relocate to the Cochran area.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership with P&L ownership.
• Experience in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or co-pack operations.
• Strong labor planning and workforce management skills.
• Ability to develop managers and drive accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead all warehouse, contract packaging, shipping, receiving, and inventory operations.
• Own site-level financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, labor management, and margin improvement.
• Lead and develop managers, supervisors, and frontline teams while creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure exceptional customer service while balancing operational execution and profitability.
• Drive safety, quality, inventory accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across the facility.
• Utilize KPIs and data-driven decision making to improve productivity and overall business performance.
• Partner with Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and customer stakeholders to support business growth.

Skills

General Manager experience

P&L ownership

Labor planning

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Engineering or related field

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

OSHA/GMP/HACCP knowledge

Inventory management

Job description

Gilmer Warehouse & Logistics in Cochran, GA is seeking a strategic General Manager to lead a 500,000 sq. ft. distribution and contract packaging facility, overseeing operations for multiple major customers.

This executive role owns site P&L, drives safety, quality, inventory accuracy, and customer service, and reports to the Operations Director with strong growth potential. Relocation assistance may be available; candidates must reside in or relocate to the Cochran area.