General Manager

World Group•Wilmer, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ContainerPort Group (CPG®), a World Group company, is currently looking for motivated, process-oriented people to join our team as a General Manager for our growing operations in Dallas, Texas! The General Manager is the backbone of our trucking operations incorporating multiple facilities in a market. The general manager is responsible for safety and security, capacity growth and retention, cost management, staffing, and overall terminal performance and relationship management centered around our core values.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
5+ years intermodal transportation management experience required
Outstanding service performance, leadership, customer satisfaction, and owner-operator recruiting skills
High degree of integrity and initiative as well as understanding of servant leadership
Excellent management, communication, relationship building, and networking skills
Impromptu problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of DOT regulations
P&L understanding and analysis
Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field is preferred
3+ years managing an owner-operator-based fleet preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and hold accountable terminal staff for assigned markets/locations
Work closely with recruiting, driver experience, and terminal teams on independent contractor acquisition and retention strategies
Provide guidance and development to terminal management in support of company strategies
Responsible for the growth of capacity across assigned markets to meet commercial demands and budgets
Promote understanding of and adherence to safety and security standards and compliance
Monitors and educates terminal managers and teams on P&L performance, KPIs, and cost management associated with operational expenses (DEM, PDM, rail storage, misuse fees, etc.), IC compensation schedule adherence, and margin management.
Manages location and staffing costs inclusive of appropriate staffing levels, property management, and recurring maintenance and other expenses
Responsible for creating a collaborative, professional environment between terminal and support teams
Provides consistent coaching, development, and conflict resolution support for terminal management, staff, independent contractors, and company drivers
Responsible for review and performance evaluations for direct reports
Supports implementation of strategic company initiatives