The Pasha Group has a full time opening
The Pasha Group has a full time opportunity for a General Manager, Pasha 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 an industry leader.
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pashagroup.com
JOB SUMMARY
The General Manager, Ocean and Port Services, has overall operational (profit and 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 comparisions, 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
EDUCATION:
BA/BS in logistics, or closely related field, such as business. Degree requirement may be substituted with 8 years experience in a logistics coordination capacity.
EXPERIENCE:
* 8 or more years of related experience with an emphasis on the sales, operations, and management of logistics services
* Experience running a profit and loss center successfully
SKILLS:
> Prior transportation experience desireable
> Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products at the following levels: -Excel, Word, Outlook: Intermediate Skill Level
-PowerPoint: Basic Skill Level
> 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.
The Pasha Group is an equal 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.
Agency Notice: All job postings by the Pasha Group are intended to provide information for job seekers and should not be viewed as a request for recruiter assistance. Any resume submitted to the Pasha Group that is unsolicited will be considered gratuitous of the sender and will not be subject to finder's fees.
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by Tradeswomen at September 21, 2009 11:11 AM