Senior Warehouse General Manager at GXO

Logistics at full potential. 

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

As the Senior Warehouse General Manager, SC Site Operations, you will be responsible for the efficient operation of the warehouse, including order fulfillment, shipping, receiving and inventory control activities. If you are ready to take your career to the next level with a rapidly expanding global company, join GXO! 

This position resides in Florence, KY

Pay, benefits and more.  

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.   

What you’ll do on a typical day:  

• Oversee operational and personnel activities in the facility and ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation of the site
• Hire, develop and promote a culture of employee engagement
• Evaluate staff effectively, consulting with the HR team as needed

• Ensure efficient utilization of all equipment and the coordination of maintenance needs
• Maintain and model the 7S Workplace Organization standard; ensure all safety procedures and policies are followed

• Ensure compliance with specified contract metrics; build customer relationships and meet or exceed service requirements

• Maintain high standards of operational efficiency by developing and implementing strategies to optimize warehouse processes, minimize costs, and maximize productivity
• Ensure quality management system procedures, process change initiatives and other continuous improvement initiatives are implemented throughout functional groups to improve service quality 
• Focus on productivity, quality and safety requirements in accordance with company needs and customer requirements

What you need to succeed at GXO:   

At a minimum, you’ll need:  

• 5 years of leadership experience in Third-party Logistics (3PL)    
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Availability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including planned and unplanned overtime, which may include weekends  

It’d be great if you also have:   

• Bachelor’s or master's degree 
• Proven successful employee engagement and retention strategies with the ability to inspire and motivate the workforce    
• 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, including 7 years of experience in 3PL management
• Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement experience    
• Working knowledge of financial accounting, including developing and/or managing a P&L  
• Solid problem-solving techniques and statistical analysis skills   
• Strong skills monitoring and enforcing safety measures and policies for internal team members and external vendors, including coaching to ensure a safe work environment 

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. 

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GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement