General Manager

General Manager

Do you want to create and operate business and deliver success to customers? Are you an operationally driven person with a great interest in Logistics? Keep reading!

We are a transport and logistics company providing the safe, reliable and efficient movement of people and goods - more than 11,000 colleagues, all committed to transforming our business into a greener and more digitised operation. We are proud of our role as part of the critical infrastructure serving customers and communities across Europe and further afield.

DFDS Logistics Services AB is a haulage company within DFDS in Gothenburg and Karlshamn. The main part of the business is placed in Gothenburg where we focus on automotive logistics - inbound and outbound. In Gothenburg we utilize 140 trucks and 250 drivers. In recent years, the business in Gothenburg has grown through acquisitions and we are now at a stage where we must consolidate the business by standardizing and digitizing.

We are now looking for a General Manager to our Business in Gothenburg who will contribute to the company’s ongoing journey.

Be part of DFDS and be part of the movement!

About the role

The role involves the overall responsibility for all operations, including customer relations. You will also be a key player to strengthen our organization and of course be fully responsible for financial and operational targets.

Key Responsibilities

You will among others have the following key responsibilities:

- Develop the business both commercially and in terms of internal processes.

- Streamlining and optimizing operations.

- Set up, implement and follow up on targets for the business.

- Budget, prognosis, and follow-up work in consultation with the MD

- Ensure that costs and revenues are being in line with the budgeted targets and notify deviations.

- Support and coach employees

About you

As a person you handle multiple social situations and relationships with various people with self-confidence. You are also a person who has great focus and energy on achieving desired targets. You have the ability to communicate easily and efficiently, both internally and externally. You act from a holistic perspective with customers, financials, and organization in focus. Finally, you are a person who are able to act calm and focused in unexpected situations.

We believe you have experience from a similar position or other solid experience within the logistics industry.

Furthermore, we believe you have:

- Fluent in Swedish and English

- Driver’s license

- Degree in supply chain/engineering/economics or equivalent experience

- Managerial experience, preferably from the logistics industry

What we offer:

We offer an opportunity to be part of a market-leading innovative global company at the forefront of complex logistics solutions. A challenging role where your energy will make a difference.

Join the movement and grow with us.  While you’re with us, we want you to develop and move yourself forward. We’ll encourage you to challenge yourself to acquire new skills and perspectives. We aim to attract and retain the best talents and provide challenge and opportunity for personal growth and development.

Contact

In this recruitment, we are working with Hudson Nordic as our recruitment partner. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact André Högevoll at andre.hogevoll@hudsonnordic.com or +46 (0)709 258 228

Selection and interviews are ongoing, so we welcome your application as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you!