General Manager, Freight

The Pasha Group is a global, privately-held transportation and logistics company with locations throughout the US, Asia, and Europe. The reach of our operations span many industries including shipping, automotive, rail, trucking, and government. Our 60 year history of excellence and innovation, and high-tech approach to logistics has brought us continual recognition as industry leader.

We currently have a full-time opportunity for a General Manager, Ocean and Port Services at our Rancho Dominguez, CA and Baltimore, MD locations.

Job Summary:

The General Manager, Ocean and Port Services, has overall operational (profit & loss) responsibility over their assigned region, and proactively develops the existing client base.  S/he is highly data driven and utilizes various metrics to optimize operational processes, ensure quality, and increase throughput.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Standards:

1. Increases volume by actively pursuing new business that will be compatible with the overall scope of The Pasha Group’s service lines.

2. Effectively monitors costs via systems currently in place, and/or works with appropriate staff to establish new systems of measurement.

3. Ensures the ongoing development and maintenance of customer relationships.

4. Works closely with the day-to-day operations managers of port services in region to ensure each business unit is operating at optimum capacity and efficiency.

5. Facilitates the training and development of operations managers.

6. Creates and/or recommends best practices related to departmental process flows.

7. Responsible for the financial process for Port Services, including submission of the annual budget, historic comparisons, variance reporting (actual vs. budget), etc.

8. Maintains current rating and billing metrics.

9. Routinely analyzes receivables to ensure they are within acceptable limits.

10. Tracks and provides management reporting on key metrics.

11. All other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

Fast-paced office environment with moderate level of noise and frequent interruptions.

Requirements:

Education:

B.A. /B.S. in logistics, or closely related field such as business. Degree requirement may be substituted with 8 years of experience in a logistics coordination capacity.

Licenses/Certificates: 

Experience:    

• 8 or more years of related experience with an emphasis on the sales, operations, and management of logistics services.

• Experience running a profit & loss center successfully.

Skills:

• Prior transportation experience desirable

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products at the following levels:

- Excel, Word, Outlook: Intermediate level of skill

- PowerPoint: Basic level of skill

• Strong quantitative and analytical thinking skills

• Strong problem solving and multi-tasking skills with a keen eye for detail

• Self-motivated, and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift 20 lbs.

Other:  None

The Pasha Group is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, political belief, veteran’s status, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.

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