General Manager - United Site Services
Gretna, LA 70053
About the Job
United Site Services is the industry leader in comprehensive site services, committed to creating partnerships that help enable our customers’ project and event success. Our deep industry expertise, excellence in process management, and dedication to corporate responsibility are pillars of our value proposition; each supported by tangible, best-practice programs.
Our success is fueled by the dedication and collaboration of our diverse team, which includes field technicians, customer care representatives, sales professionals, and functional experts. Each member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring a seamless and reliable experience for our customers.
By joining United Site Services, you will be part of an organization that values continuous improvement, teamwork, and excellence in every aspect of our business.
Overview:The General Manager is a dynamic leadership role responsible for overseeing, optimizing, and growing USS business in the assigned geography. This role will have full Profit and Loss (P&L) accountability and will spearhead both sales and operational requirements to achieve growth and profitability goals. This collaborative position works with Regional Vice Presidents, Operations Managers/Supervisors, and sales leaders to achieve overall growth targets, with full P & L accountability. The ideal candidate will be a forward thinker who can navigate various challenges and changes within the organization.
Responsibilities:- Lead an exceptional team of high-performing operations and sales professionals, strategically guiding them to surpass targets and excel within the designated geography.
- Create a strategic plan focused on maximizing growth and productivity in line with the overall growth strategy of USS.
- Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships.
- Adhere to USS standards for excellence, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Provide leadership, training, and development to the team.
- Supervise daily activities, allocate performance objectives, and verify their achievement
- Manage and coordinate sales and operational activity for assigned locations.
- Recommend measures to improve operational practices and the quality of customer care.
- Work with various departments to resolve customer service issues.
- Analyze and report on sales and operational activities to meet objectives and profitability goals.
- Collaborate with the Regional Senior Vice President to develop and implement standard practices and efficiency recommendations.
- Ensure DOT compliance.
- Supervise the administration of the company's safety program.
- Spearhead employee development initiatives and conduct regular performance reviews, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and safety-centric work environment characterized by mutual respect, open communication, and collaboration.
- Undertake any additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, demonstrating adaptability and versatility in addressing evolving organizational needs and priorities.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
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ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Organization
- Effective Communication
- Sales Excellence
- Operational Excellence
- Decision Making and Problem Solving
- Have experience with multi-stop routing systems & dispatch procedures
- Computer knowledge (Navision, Microsoft Office & routing/logistics software)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of financial statements
- Experience managing a budget
- Knowledge of all company assets in inventory
- Knowledge of proper cleaning, repair, service, and maintenance of those assets
- Valid Driver License
Physical Requirements:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Demand | Frequency |
Sit while answering phones or reply to emails | Frequent |
Use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects tools or controls | Frequent |
Repeat the same movements when entering data | Frequent |
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away | Frequent |
Speak clearly so listeners can understand | Frequent |
Understand the speech of another person | Frequent |
Focus on one source of sound and ignore others | Frequent |
Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them | Frequent |
See differences between colors, shades and brightness | Frequent |
Walk up to 30 minutes at a time without exertion | Frequent |
Enter and exit equipment by stepping and kneeling | Frequent |
Lift up to 40lbs from your waits to your shoulders | Frequent |
Lift 30lbs from the floor to your head | Frequent |
Crouch and squat | Frequent |
Push 100lbs and pull 100lbs horizontally | Frequent |
All full-time employees working an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible for the below benefits. Part-time employees may be eligible for similar benefits.
- Paid Time Off (pro-rated for Part-Time employees)
- Paid Holidays
- Medical/Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- 100% Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
- 100% Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability
- 100% Employer-Paid Employee Basic Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Voluntary Employee Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Voluntary Spousal Life
- Voluntary Dependent Life
- Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness
- Commuter/Transit Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with employer match
- 100% Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts
EEO STATEMENT
United Site Services is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity or expression , age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.