General Manager - Philadelphia Port (HOT)

Glovis•Philadelphia, PA

33d•$159,000 - $181,000•Onsite

About The Position

The General Manager - Philadelphia Port (HOT) is responsible for all Philadelphia Port activities related to vehicle processing operations. This position will coordinate overall activities with Glovis America HQ (GUS), our customers, and their local representatives. Their responsibilities will include achieving production goals, inventory aging management, port profitability, new technology implementation, quality management, and ensuring safety. They will also proactively identify, analyze, and resolve problems or issues that may arise with customer, client, or employees.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Required
Proficient with PC skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database management systems Required
Proven ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervisor Required
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Required
Working knowledge of budgets, wage to revenue, and financial statements Required
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume Required
Knowledge of Facility maintenance standard and procedures Required
Knowledge or experience in Port Operations (Finished Vehicle) Required
H.S Diploma/G.E.D Required
8 - 12 years of direct experience in Port Operations Required
4 - 7 years of supervisory experience Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree Preferred
10 -15 years of direct experience in Port Operations, and/or Vehicle Logistics Preferred
7 - 10+ years of supervisory experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Establish KPI in core port goals and monitor overall facility performance
Manage facility activities through planning with department managers to ensure facility objectives are achieved for production goals and inventory aging
Lead efforts to identify obstacles for achieving tender targets and proactively produce and communicate remediations
Monitor port inventory management status daily and provide guidance to body shop management and Operations management with priorities
Actively assess labor resource needs and make dynamic adjustment to maximize labor utilization and cost savings
Provide direction, development, and leadership to supervisors
Provide leadership and training to accomplish company objectives, quality, and safety goals
Coordinate manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization, and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment
Develop plans, budgets, and control efficiency to maximize profitability
Implement cost effective systems of control over operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries
Control and minimize labor overtime and repair expenses
Manage non-standard cost expenditures to meet operational and financial goals
Manage investment planning and implementation to increase port capability and safety
Coordinate and facilitate positive relationships with customers; emphasizing rapport with local Region Managers
Develop and implement process improvement initiatives
Manage relationship with vendors, port authorities, and city officials to improve port capacity and new business acquisition
Analyze quality data to develop countermeasures to correct process deficiencies
Create and change departmental processes for continuous process improvements activities
Conduct departmental process and safety audits at appropriate intervals
Provide direction to direct reports to perform safety audits and reports
Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals
Monitor adherence to rules, regulations, and procedures
Create and submit recommendations for changes to the HQ Operations
Perform personnel functions such as hiring, mentoring, and performance evaluation
Respond to inquiries from all internal/external customers
Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers, including Hyundai, Kia, Finn, and GLOVIS headquarters
Ensure frequent and effective communication with direct reports, as well as members of the HQ Operations management team
Support business development with new customer development
Facilitate new customer visit by preparing port facility and capability presentation materials
Provide local level solutions to the new business requirements
Manage employee training and HR related incidents
Manage new employee training standard and methods to produce high quality products and safe environment
Manage any HR related incidents according to the company policy to reduce impact to overall business
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
Pet Insurance
Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement
401(k) with Generous Matching
Referral Bonuses
Auto Allowance
Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities
Discretionary Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Benefits may vary by location.
All benefits pursuant to Company policy