General Manager - L111

RLS is a nationally recognized 3PL cold chain solutions provider. We offer warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment services to the frozen and refrigerated food industry. Founded in 1968, we’re a family-owned company that is growing rapidly and looking for energetic, hardworking individuals to join our team.

“Here at RLS we are excited about the direction our company is headed and the main reason is because of our team members. RLS does not make a product, we provide a service and the level at which we are able to provide those services are a direct reflection of the strength of our team. Our customers are able to concentrate on what they do best and trust us to do what we do best. The dedication and innovation our team brings to work every day is what makes us different.” Russell Leo

The job. What you will be doing as a General Manager, Cold Storage:

• The Warehouse Manager has general responsibility for coordinating and supervising warehouse activities on a daily basis. The manager is responsible for staffing and scheduling to ensure the highest level of customer experience. Goals are consistent with the organization's POI strategies.

• Ensures safety of employees at all times through facility management of equipment and buildings.

• Responsible for the success of the P&L for this specific Business Unit

What you need to land this awesome job:

• Education: High School (GED)

• Associate's degree Preferred

• Experience: 5 years warehouse operations management

• Experience managing staffs of people

• License or Certification: Forklift certification required

• Travel requirements: Occasionally

• Minimum Physical requirements:

• Ability to endure long periods in 0F degree temperatures in the freezer and on the docks.

• Ability to stand up to 6 hours.

• Occasionally lift to 50 pounds.

• Minimum Behavior requirements: You must Be Humble, Stay Hungry and Live Smart

A day in the life (but not limited to):

• Insures KPIs are met such as pallets per hour, LOS, OS&D goals

• Manages staff to align with facility objectives

• Maintains and ensures all training is completed and recorded in order to meet all aspects of BRC requirements and OSHA requirements.

• Communicate across BUs to key stakeholders in order to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.

• Director of Operations will cover for this person if they are out of the offices

What you can expect from us (but not limited to):

• Overall work environment: A challenging, fast paced work environment where you can make a difference and grow personally and professionally

• Job specific work environment: Cold (0 to 36 degrees)

• Shift: Expectation is 50 hours per week, 8 – 5 pm with expectation to stay in touch with odd time shifts

• Pay: $92,000 – $111,000 (Based on behavior, performance & experience)

• Goodies: Healthcare, Dental, PTO, 401k with company match

• Even more goodies: Team member recognition awards and education opportunities

Reports to and Direct Reports:

• This position reports to the Director of Operations, Cold Storage and has 4 direct reports:

• 3 Warehouse Supervisors (Day, Night, Weekend)

• Customer Service Supervisor