Overview
General Manager – Logistics (3PL) Jobs in Savannah, GA at iLocatum
Title: General Manager – Logistics (3PL)
Company: iLocatum
Location: Savannah, GA
General Manager
Location: Savannah, GA (On-site)
Full-Time
Must-Have Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in operations, logistics, or warehouse leadership
- Background in 3PL, industrial logistics, or complex operational environments
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and manage high-performing teams
- Strong experience with WMS, ERP, or similar systems
- Demonstrated success in driving KPIs, operational efficiency, and cost control
- Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
Overview
A well-established and highly respected organization is seeking a General Manager to lead a key Southeast facility. This is a hands-on leadership role with full ownership of operations, team performance, and financial results.
You’ll be responsible for driving operational excellence, building strong teams, and ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery across a multi-client environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting and can balance strategic leadership with day-to-day execution.
Key Responsibilities
Operations Leadership
- Oversee all aspects of facility operations including receiving, storage, distribution, and shipping
- Ensure smooth, efficient, and reliable day-to-day operations
- Maintain strong operational flow and service performance
Team Management
- Hire, train, and develop operations staff
- Set schedules, assign responsibilities, and enforce accountability
- Build a high-performance, team-oriented culture
- Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management
Inventory & Systems Management
- Maintain accurate inventory control processes
- Utilize WMS/ERP systems to track and optimize inventory
- Ensure alignment between system data and physical inventory
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Establish and monitor KPIs such as productivity, inventory accuracy, turnaround time, and service levels
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs
- Improve throughput and operational performance
Safety & Compliance
- Enforce safety standards and regulatory compliance
- Ensure adherence to operational best practices
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Maintain strong relationships with customers and internal teams
- Ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across multiple clients
Financial & Strategic Oversight
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and expand services
- Partner with executive leadership on long-term growth strategies
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field
- Experience in manufacturing, construction, or energy sectors
- Experience managing multi-client operations
- Exposure to rail access and project cargo operations
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods
- Capable of climbing stairs, ladders, and accessing various work areas
- Comfortable performing both hands-on and administrative duties
Equal Opportunity Employer
This organization is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment is at-will.
