General Manager – Operations

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

. Oversee the strategic direction, operations, compliance, and financial results of a designated operation .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeLancaster • Texas • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operations management, compliance, and financial oversight within logistics and supply chain environments. Proven ability to lead teams, develop strategic initiatives, and ensure adherence to safety and operational standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Operations ManagementLogistics LeadershipFinancial ManagementContinuous ImprovementClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Operations ManagementFinancial AnalysisLEAN MethodologySix SigmaWMS Systems ProficiencyBudget PreparationOSHA ComplianceSupply Chain AnalysisContract NegotiationSafety Management

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentMentoringCommunicationRelationship BuildingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

LogisticsDistributionSupply ChainP&L ManagementOperational SafetyComplianceVendor ManagementClient ExpectationsAutomation PlanningWarehouse Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the strategic direction, operations, compliance, and financial results of a designated operation
Serve as primary customer interface for proposal approval and contract negotiations
Lead continuous improvement, LEAN, supply chain analysis, Six Sigma, and ISO initiatives
Develop marketing plans and assist in growing new business
Ensure adherence to corporate mission, vision, core values, policies, and client expectations
Establish systems and procedures for safe and profitable management of operations, equipment, and products
Lead operations to meet productivity and service goals and comply with client operating agreements
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, business partners, and clients
Implement OSHA requirements and federal and state legal compliance
Develop controls to achieve service-level and operational performance goals within cost, revenue, and profit parameters
Partner with senior leadership on the annual operating budget
Ensure overall operational safety and security
Develop teams to achieve company and client objectives
Support mentoring, succession planning, and management development
Plan automation and technology investments and ensure compliant software and hardware purchasing
Lead client relationship management and business reviews
Participate in account strategies, prospecting, new opportunities, and quoting rates
Develop and maintain contract pricing in a multi-client environment
Manage sanitation, maintenance, security, housekeeping, safety, and material-handling equipment programs
Establish a proactive safety culture and audit warehouse compliance
Manage operations managers
Work overtime as dictated by business and perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Bachelor’s degree is preferred
7 years’ experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment
5 years’ experience in a leadership role in logistics/distribution/supply chain environment in operations management capacity
Ability to work in unregulated warehouse temperatures during warmer and colder months
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Demonstrated proficiency with applicable WMS systems
English reading, writing, and verbal proficiency
Advanced expertise in accounting and financial mathematical applications related to managing a P&L and preparing site/operation budgets
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 21–50 pounds
Ability to reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Benefits offerings including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details (vary by location and division)
Equal employment opportunity protections