Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About GLS:

General Logistics Systems (GLS) Company is an established provider of time-critical package and freight shipping solutions that has been operating in more than 40 countries across Europe for over 30 years, generating annual revenue totaling well above $4 billion.

We've taken our unique but proven business model stateside, where we intend to shake up the market with a truly combined express parcel, premier less-than-truckload (LTL), dedicated and freight brokerage offering that's faster and more flexible than our competitors'.

We passionately believe that our success depends on our customers' success, which informs the 'why' and 'how' of everything we do. At this pivotal stage in our growth journey, we are looking for like-minded individuals to help us build a new kind of logistics company...one that makes customers' lives easier and plays an active role in their achievements.

Does this sound like you? If so, please apply to join GLS-US and keep an eye out for future openings as we expand!

Position Summary

The Depot Manager oversees all aspects of Depot Operations. The position has an AM and a PM Supervisor as direct reports and works with both to ensure the smooth running of both inbound and outbound operations. This including the receipt of all parcels and freight from hubs, sortation of parcels to routes, documentation of all exceptions, fulfilling all required reporting, receipt of all outbound parcels from customers, sortation operations to outbound linehauls, and the timely dispatch of all linehauls from the Depot to the Hubs. This position works as the key contact for all corporate level reporting including to HR, Accounting, Corporate Services, Linehaul, and holds P&L performance responsibilities.

Qualifications Needed:

• 4+ year's degree or equivalent experience as a facility/depot management in the transportation industry.
• Comprehensive understanding of local, state and federal employment laws.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication, leadership and team-building skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate to Advance understanding of MS Office Suite and industry systems.
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze numerical and written data.
• Prior transportation and delivery service experience required.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Manage the operating structure of the Depot within company standards to drive the success of the AM and PM supervisors as well as all team members within the Depot.
• Supervise, assign tasks, coach, and discipline staff as needed.
• Validate prior day delivery operations and perform daily and weekly TPC reconciliation process.
• Audit all prior day operations for accuracy in settlement totals, hours worked, and allocation of labor.
• Oversee the execution of all required reporting functions at the Depot.
• Ensure that dispatch operations are meeting all expected response service times and handle escalations as they come up.
• Delegate tasks as needed to the appropriate team members for accurate and on-time completion.
• Monitor and track delegated assignments to ensure performance and compliance.
• Perform duties as assigned by Region Director and management.

Other Requirements:

This position requires physical demands appropriate to the performance of assigned duties. The following represent illustrations of requirements Sitting or standing for extended periods of time; in an office setting and requires going into a warehouse setting depending on the needs of the day. Ability to evaluate, assess and manage complex problems and policy-related matters without bias, at times in emotionally or sensitive situations. May be required to work evenings or weekends as needed. Must have the ability to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others.

Work Environment:

Mainly office environment but while in warehouse areas the person will be exposed to all weather conditions.

EEO Commitment:

General Logistics Systems US is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply to at GLS and we strive to select the best qualified applicant for each position in our organization. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. GLS complies with all laws and regulations relating to employment discrimination and is always committed to doing what's right.

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