General Manager

Maersk Company; Denmark; On-site; DKK 522.000 - 672.000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics provider in Denmark is seeking a strategic General Manager to oversee site operations, drive compliance, and improve performance. You will lead a high-performing team while ensuring exceptional customer service and adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate has extensive operational management experience in logistics. Join us to help shape the future of integrated logistics and make a lasting impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational management within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage complex compliance requirements and drive efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire site operation, ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Build and motivate an engaged and high-performing team.
• Drive financial performance through effective budget setting and cost control.

Skills

Operational management

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Warehouse and Transport Management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Maersk, we have big plans for logistics and services. Our aspiration is nothing less than to become the global expert in integrated logistics, offering a truly end-to-end service that makes trade simpler and easier than ever.

We are entrepreneurs at heart, we embrace every change as an opportunity. The diverse perspectives and contributions of our people are a unique advantage as we cross each new frontier. Every day we push ourselves to do better, and we encourage each other to do the same. If you believe you would add value to Maersk but don’t meet all the criteria we have included in this advert, we would still love to hear from you. Please explain the value you would bring in your application.

By Joining Maersk, you will become part of the global family of the company that moves 20% of global trade everyday all the way, where one of our core values is Our Employees. It goes without saying that we value diversity: we thrive on the diversity of our talent in all its forms, and we see it as a strength in building high-performance teams across brands, cultures, and locations.

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and customer satisfaction? Maersk is looking for an experienced General Manager to take full responsibility for our site operations, driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement

About the Role

As the General Manager you will oversee all aspects of operations, ensuring operational service and financial performance is delivered to exceed customer expectations. You’ll be the key point of contact building strong relationships with our customer and delivering exceptional service to support long term partnerships. This is a pivotal role where leadership, compliance, and innovation come together.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the entire site operation, ensuring adherence to company policies and health & safety standards.
• Build and motivate an on site team of engaged and high performing colleagues and leaders fostering a growth mindset
• Champion a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring quality and performance targets and KPI’s are consistently achieved.
• Drive financial performance through effective budget setting, cost control and P&L management.
• Ensure compliance to ISO standards and maintain stock accuracy.
• Implement succession planning and talent development strategies.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in operational management within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage complex compliance requirements and drive efficiency within a matrix environment
• Proven experience managing teams of people to deliver exceptional customer experience through a highly engaged workforce
• Strong knowledge of Warehouse and Transport Management systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and financial acumen.

Ready to lead and make an impact?

Apply today and be part of shaping the future of logistics.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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