General Manager

General Manager

Savannah, GA

Full- time

Job Description:

Givens is Driven to Deliver - both for our customers and our employees. Since 1957 Givens has provided customers a single source solution for warehouse, distribution, transportation, packing and crating and air freight services. We have been growing significantly over the last few years and continue to grow at a rapid pace.

The General Manager is responsible for leading all transportation and warehouse operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery. This role oversees daily operational performance, financial results, customer satisfaction, and team leadership while driving continuous improvement and growth.

The GM will manage P&L performance, optimize workflows across dispatch, drivers, warehouse teams, and material handling operations, and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal partners. This position requires a hands-on leader who can balance strategic planning with day-to-day operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Management:

• Oversee and personally manage warehousing and distribution operations, ensuring shipments and receipts are fulfilled accurately, efficiently, and on time.
• Optimize warehouse staff performance by coaching, counseling, disciplining, and evaluating employees to maintain high productivity.
• Troubleshoot order and inventory discrepancies as needed, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Prepare and process shipments and receipts through Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and analyze data for operational improvements.
• Safeguard operations by ensuring compliance with company procedures and maintaining a safety-first mentality.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse, addressing any maintenance issues promptly.
  
  
  

Heavy Haul & Transportation Management:

• Oversee the transportation, storage, and handling of heavy haul, oversized, and out-of-gauge cargo.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local transportation regulations for oversized and overweight freight.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize supply chain and logistics operations.
  
  
  

Leadership & Development:

• Lead and motivate employees, fostering a positive and results-driven work culture.
• Recruit, train, and develop warehouse staff to meet labor demands and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Utilize system data to examine daily worker productivity and implement improvements where needed.
• Maintain frequent communication with colleagues, departments, and customers to ensure seamless operations.
• Document outstanding issues at the end of each day and prepare for the following day’s workload.
  
  
  

Business Development & Customer Relations:

• Develop and maintain customer relationships, ensuring exceptional service and long-term partnerships.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive growth through strategic business development initiatives.
• Provide regular reports to management, identifying operational challenges and recommending solutions.
  
  
  

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-volume, fast-paced warehouse or terminal management role.
• Demonstrated track record of progressive leadership and promotions in previous roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, WMS, and RF technology is preferred.
• Forklift Certification is a plus.
  
  
  

Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Proactive problem solver with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively.
• Detail-oriented, hardworking, and dedicated to meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations.
• Passion for the Givens Mission and commitment to our core values: Integrity, Family, Drive.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of leadership experience in logistics, warehousing, transportation, or related operations.
• Strong understanding of P&L management and financial performance drivers.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building abilities.
• Experience improving operational efficiency and leading change.
• Proficiency with logistics systems (WMS/TMS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a high-impact business unit within a rapidly growing organization.
• Strong company culture rooted in service, safety, and operational excellence.
• Chance to work with a leadership team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Clear opportunities for career growth as Givens continues expanding nationally.