General Manager - Finale Mile

Direct Impact Logistics
  • Newton, North Carolina
  • $85,000–$90,000
  • Instant Apply
1 day ago

Job Description

NOW HIRING: GENERAL MANAGER – 3PL OPERATIONS.

Third-Party Logistics | White Glove Furniture Delivery.
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven General Manager to oversee daily operations for a 3PL final-mile delivery operation. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, financial management, recruiting, routing, and operational skills, with experience managing independent contractors and white-glove delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities:
Operations, Routing & Contractor Management:
  • Oversee daily operations and manage owner-operators performing white-glove furniture deliveries.
  • Manage independent contractors, drivers, and helpers while ensuring company expectations and performance standards are met.
  • Oversee daily routing for the location, ensuring routes are properly planned, balanced, and optimized.
  • Analyze route density, delivery locations, drive times, and stop sequences to maximize route profitability and efficiency.
  • Ensure routes are optimized to reduce unnecessary mileage, drive time, and operational expenses while maximizing delivery productivity.
  • Monitor route assignments, capacity, and daily operational performance.
  • Ensure delivery teams have efficient routes that support on-time performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure all operational tasks and responsibilities are completed accurately and on time.

Financial Management & Accountability:
  • Manage account billing, contractor settlements, and payment responsibilities.
  • Maintain financial accountability for the operation, including monitoring revenue, expenses, and Profit & Loss (P&L).
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.

Recruiting & Staffing:
  • Recruit and onboard independent contractors to meet current and projected business needs.
  • Maintain sufficient truck capacity to support assigned routes and client demand.
  • Manage staffing needs and ensure adequate driver and helper coverage.

Client Relations & Communication:
  • Maintain a strong professional relationship with the client.
  • Ensure consistent communication regarding daily operations, performance, and operational concerns.
  • Address issues promptly and maintain accountability across all levels of the operation.

Administrative & Leadership Responsibilities:
  • Manage staff and ensure assigned responsibilities are completed.
  • Demonstrate strong multitasking and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to manage multiple phone calls, emails, and operational priorities simultaneously.

Schedule:

  • Tuesday – Saturday.
  • Mondays as needed based on business demands.
  • Flexibility required to support daily operational needs.

Ideal Candidate:
  • Previous experience in 3PL, final-mile logistics, furniture delivery, or transportation management preferred.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Financial and P&L management experience.
  • Experience managing independent contractors and owner-operators.
  • Routing, route optimization, and delivery capacity planning experience.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who can manage people, finances, routing, client relationships, and daily operations while driving profitability, efficiency, and business growth.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNewton, North Carolina
Salary$85,000–$90,000

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Business Growthunmatched
  • Capacity Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
  • Expense Trackingunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Furniture Movingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operational Communicationsunmatched
  • Operational Expenditure (OPEX)unmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Productivity Managementunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Profit & Loss Managementunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Staff Requirementsunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Third-Party Logistics (3PL)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Transportation Routingunmatched
  • Truck Driverunmatched

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