Job description

About World Group:
World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, vessel husbandry, and warehousing and distribution…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands: ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services, and World Shipping, Inc. to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight.
We move the world with people who care. Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day. We’re growing - join our World Group family today!
About UWL:
UWL® is a top 20 American-owned NVOCC and leading provider of global 3PL services. We take pride in delivering seamless supply chain solutions backed by a team of creative problem-solvers. We specialize in ocean transportation, air freight, project cargo, warehousing and distribution, road and rail, bulk liquid logistics, and customs house brokerage. Our proof is in our owned assets: a national network of distribution centers, dependable trucking capacity, and a user-friendly data management platform that delivers transparency and data you can count on. To find out more, visit www.shipuwl.com.
About This Role:
UWL, a World Group company, is currently looking for a client driven and detail oriented international logistics manager to join our family as a General Manager for our offices in Houston!
The General Manager is the leader of the entire operations team, providing direction, guidance, corrective action, and support to each of the members of the team, with support of the department managers or supervisors. Does this sound like you or fit your experience? Get in touch with us by applying here.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure customs compliance by exercising reasonable care and control over office
• Managing and/or approving post entry operations and day to day operational support including systems, client questions and research
• Client set up, introduction and maintenance
• Overseeing and managing of all products including specialized commodities, services, and modes of transport
• Assisting in growth of company/business development and profitability
• Monitoring and ensuring financial goals are met, providing updates and progress regularly to executive team
• Assisting in rate negotiations by supplying pertinent data and customer requirements to management, in addition to overseeing rate filings for local clients
• Working in conjunction with sales team to vet potential business opportunities
• Answering all general inquiries and quotes promptly
• Interviewing, hiring, terminating, executing corrective action, and participating in regular staff conversations
• Overseeing time keeping system and ensuring accurate time is recorded for approval
• Conducting annual reviews for exempt/supervisor employees and others if needed
• Recommending and implementing salary changes for staff
• Other duties as assigned

UWL is a participant in the CTPAT program and, as such, requires safety and security to be a responsibility of all personnel. Each individual will be provided training and is responsible to report any threats or anomalies to management or security immediately
Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required; College Degree preferred
• Minimum of 7 years industry experience; Minimum of 5 years management experience

• A strong business acumen
• Proven problem solving and analysis skills
• Effective leadership
• Teamwork mind set
• Project management
• Extremely strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to make effective decisions
• Strategic thinking
• Must be able to work with a wide range of employees, suppliers, and customers
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

• Some travel required
• Position requires willingness to work necessary hours to complete the job

Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits package:
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial planning

• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Bonus Eligibility

Education
Preferred

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Location: 9720 Cypresswood Dr.,Houston,Texas,77070,United States, Houston, TX 77070

Job Type: Full-time

laviolettawines.com.au is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, laviolettawines.com.au provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, laviolettawines.com.au is the ideal place to find your next job.