Assistant General Manager - Final Mile

Assistant General Manager

The position will support a new business start-up of an "two-person" delivery driver & helper (employee or independent contracted contractors) and associated personnel in a fast-paced, environment. Supports all facets of the operation, transportation, delivery operations, and inventory control.

Responsibilities :

• Accountable for commitment to WFM safety procedures and guidelines.
• Provide leadership to customer delivery teams and warehouse associates.
• Consistently maintain energy, enthusiasm, and ambition to flourish within a team environment.
• Proven ability to foster partnerships and establish realistic goals.
• Training, coaching and developing people.
• Communicate timely and professionally with leadership of distribution centers, showrooms & customers.
• Enhance the customers' delivery experience.
• Implement company policies and procedures.
• Perform additional functions that may be assigned at the discretion of management.
• Support measuring and monitoring of the complete fulfillment cycle to meet and exceed client requirements-including transportation, receiving and quality inspections, return inventory management.
• 1-3 years effective in managing internal warehouse movement and strong focus on owning inventory.
• Supporting a team of Warehouse off loaders.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes, technology, order fulfillment to retail, transportation, and supply chain management.
• Continuously lift, lower, push, pull furniture up to and in excess of 80-100 lbs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 1-2 years of experience in warehouse management, distribution, and four wall inventory control - preferably in big box consumer goods or last-mile distribution.
• AS / BS / BA degree preferred. Coursework or college degree in related field a plus.

Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is a premier transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout North America, Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and Australia. Werner maintains its global headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska and maintains offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Australia. Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States, with a diversified portfolio of transportation services that includes dedicated; medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van; expedited; temperature-controlled; and flatbed services.

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.

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.