General Manager - Final Mile

Werner Enterprises; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Werner Enterprises seeks a Delivery Operations Manager to head white glove residential delivery operations and oversee contracted home delivery teams plus internal staff. You will drive transportation, warehousing, and client satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include measuring the fulfillment cycle, enforcing safety standards, and guiding KPI reporting. A strong background in 3PL, P&L, and leadership is required to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and transportation.
• Experience managing home delivery or 3PL operations.
• Proven leadership to mentor and grow a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of contracted delivery teams and internal staff.
• Align operations with client goals and expectations.
• Monitor fulfillment cycle, including transportation and inspections.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA, local regs).
• Direct KPI reporting and performance reviews for reports.
• Develop personal and team development plans.
• Coordinate with senior management on forecasts and actions.
• Manage direct reports and provide coaching and evaluation.
• Oversee delivery units and P&L for the operation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Warehouse management

3PL experience

Inventory control

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Position: White Glove Residential DeliveryManager

Department: Transportation / Warehouse / White Glove Residential Delivery Operations / Final Mile

Job Type : Full-time

Schedule : 5:00am to 2:00pm / 5 days of Mon - Sat / Full Time

Industry : Transportation / Furniture Delivery and / or Assembly - Installation / White Glove

Job Summary:

The Delivery Operations Manager will report to Field Regional Delivery Operations Manager. The position will lead a team of contracted independent home delivery teams and associated internal employees in a fast-paced environment. Manages all facets of the operation, transportation, and home delivery operations, and ensures processes and communications are aligned to meet and exceed client requirements. Ensures positive customer experience and positive client partnership. Directs the development of all warehouse personnel and operations, as well as contracted delivery partners to support the client relationship.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic direction in order that all activities delivery operations align with the client’s goals and expectations.
• Ensure proper measuring and monitoring of the complete fulfillment cycle to meet and exceed client requirements-including transportation, receiving and quality inspections, return inventory management.
• Ensures a safe work environment and equipment operation in compliance with OSHA and other state and local fire and safety regulations.
• Support the enforcement of all government regulations related to the warehouse operations and transportation operation including but not limited to OSHA and other governmental agencies.
• Support policies and procedures for all maintenance activities.
• Support a culture of a team environment.
• Confers with senior management, reviews and analyzes activity, operating and forecast reports to determine whether modifications in operations are required.
• Support for the overall direction, coordination, motivation, and evaluation of direct reports.
• Establishes and directs a plan of personal development which will support the client’s requirements, and specifications.
• Effective manage KPI reporting
• 3-5 years effective in managing / home delivery / 3PL (third-party logistics) / Home Décor or Installations and P&L’s

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes, technology, order fulfillment to retail, transportation, and supply chain management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organizational and planning skills including the ability to define a problem, collect data, determine root cause, and work to resolution with a team.
• Experience in a direct customer interaction role, with a solid background of managing work teams to meet client expectations.
• Proven leadership ability; demonstrated ability to build, mentor, train, grow and lead a team.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in warehouse management, distribution, and inventory control - preferably in big box consumer goods or last-mile distribution (3PL).
• Proven track record of successful warehouse management, for large clients with multi-year service agreements.
• Manage up 9+ (White Glove Furniture) Delivery Units per day / Contracted independent home delivery teams.
• 2-3 years effective in managing / home delivery / 3PL (third-party logistics) and P&L’s

The expected starting pay range for this position is $72,524.40 - $96,699.20 annualized salary. Offers determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

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