General manager, trucking company

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• or equivalent experience
• Business administration and management, general
• Project management

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Transportation

Budgetary responsibility

• $500,001 – $1,500,000

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs
• Co-ordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
• Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
• Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff; delegate the necessary authority to them and create optimum working conditions
• Supervise staff or team
• Conduct performance evaluations and appraisals
• Advise senior management

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Quick Books

Area of work experience

• Strategic planning
• Market analysis
• Forecasting or projection
• Fleet management

Planning specialization

• Resource

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Leadership