General Manager - Shreveport Port - GLOVIS America

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, ...Required Skills & Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Proficient PC skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Database Management Systems

Must be able to direct work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Database management system experience

High operations management system experience 

Must be able to adapt to change

Must be able to adapt to change

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree Required

Master's Degree Preferred

10 - 15 years of Operational Knowledge and Proven Leadership Skills in Manufacturing and/or Operations Required

13 - 18 years of Operational Knowledge and Proven Leadership Skills Preferred

Experience in Vehicle Logistics and/or Port Operations Preferred

7 - 10+ Years of Managerial Experience Required

13 - 18 years of Managerial Experience Preferred

Valid Driver's License Required

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods

Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing

Sit

Stand/walk

Drive

Bend/stoop

Climb, Reach above shoulder

Kneel/squat

Balance, Push/Pull

Lift up to 20 lbs.

Carry up to 20 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure

Operation of vehicles, golf carts, and/or buck loaders

Indoor and outdoor activities, exposure to temperature swings

Exposure to dust, gasoline fumes, pollen, and chemical fumes

The position is based out of the office at a plant manufacturing/warehousing environment

Communication with employees and field partners will be primarily conducted via phone and email

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.