General Manager （AWI）-NJ
Job in
Secaucus, Hudson County, New Jersey, 07094, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
Cesna Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Manager, Business Management, General Management, Program / Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- The company is seeking an accomplished General Manager to serve as the senior operational and strategic leader across their growing multi-site 3PL network. Reporting directly to the Vice President, this role is central to the company's next chapter ? a pivotal hire for a proven operator who can drive enterprise-wide performance, shape company strategy, and play an instrumental role in building a profitable, scalable organization.
- The General Manager will act as a key strategic advisor to the VP, contributing directly to decisions that shape the company's growth trajectory, financial health, and long-term competitive positioning. This individual will bridge high-level business strategy with ground-level operational execution ? owning the full spectrum of fulfillment and logistics performance across NJ and CA facilities, while simultaneously identifying and advancing the initiatives that will move the company toward sustained profitability.
- This is not a caretaker role. The company is looking for a builder ? someone with the vision to identify opportunity, the discipline to execute, and the leadership presence to inspire a team and earn the trust of clients and partners alike
- Strategic Advisory Responsibilities
- As a key strategic advisor to the Vice President, the General Manager will play an active role in shaping AWI's business beyond day-to-day operations.
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- Partner with the VP to define AWI's strategic priorities, growth objectives, and path to profitability.
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- Provide data-driven operational insight to inform executive decisions on capacity, investment, pricing, and market positioning.
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- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, market trends, and competitive dynamics that could impact or accelerate AWI's growth.
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- Lead or contribute to high-priority strategic initiatives including facility expansion, new service line development, and organizational restructuring.
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- Serve as a key voice in executive conversations around client acquisition, retention strategy, and long-term commercial viability.
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- Translate company-level financial and growth targets into operational plans with clear milestones and accountability structures.
- Core Operational Responsibilities
- 1. Enterprise Operations Leadership
- Define and execute AWI's operational strategy across all fulfillment and logistics functions, ensuring the organization is structured, staffed, and resourced to meet current demands and scale for future growth.
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- Set the operational vision and multi-year roadmap for AWI's NJ and CA facilities.
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- Drive enterprise-wide KPI performance including on-time shipping, order cycle time, inventory accuracy, labor productivity, capacity utilization, and cost per order/unit.
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- Translate executive priorities into actionable operational plans with clear milestones, owners, and accountability structures.
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- Serve as the senior decision-maker for cross-functional operational challenges requiring rapid resolution.
- 2. P&L Ownership & Financial Stewardship
- Assume full ownership of the warehouse operational P&L, with accountability for cost-to-serve performance, margin health, and financial forecasting across all facilities.
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- Identify and act on cost drivers with precision ? balancing service quality with operational efficiency to protect and grow margins.
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- Lead annual budgeting, rate reviews, and operational modeling to underpin sustainable financial performance.
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- Partner with Finance leadership to improve forecasting accuracy, capital planning, and labor cost management.
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- Sponsor and deliver documented cost savings initiatives with quantifiable, board-ready financial impact.
- 3. Multi-Site Operational Excellence
- Lead and align operations across AWI's NJ and CA facilities, ensuring consistent service standards, operational discipline, and a unified performance culture.
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- Standardize SOPs, workflows, and governance frameworks across all sites to eliminate inconsistency and reduce risk.
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- Establish a rigorous operational rhythm ? including daily standups, weekly performance reviews, and executive-level monthly reporting.
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- Oversee routing, dispatch, and fulfillment execution integrity with a zero-tolerance posture on service…
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