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UNIZON TASKFORCE TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED —Bolingbrook, IL
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Senior Operations Manager - Transportation

UNIZON TASKFORCE TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED -
Bolingbrook, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,000 - $120,000 a year

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Client relationship management
Customer relationship building
Road transportation operations
Managing logistics operations teams
Team supervision
Interpersonal skills
Coaching
Logistics customer service
Vehicle optimization (delivery efficiency)
Employee relationship building
Team scheduling
Metrics Reporting
Private fleet operations
Fleet compliance management
Dispatching
Team development
DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations
Key Performance Indicators
Distribution management
Organizational skills
Schedule creation
Logistics vendor relationship management
Managing business operations budgets
Organizational budget management
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Title: Operations Manager – Transportation

Location: Bolingbrook, IL (Greater Chicago Area)

Duration: Full Time/Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

A Fortune 500 transportation and logistics organization is seeking an experienced Operations Manager – Transportation to lead a large-scale transportation operation supporting one of its key automotive customers. This role oversees a multi-state transportation network responsible for servicing more than 500 General Motors dealerships across six states.

This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys developing high-performing teams, and has a passion for driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all transportation operations, including routing, dispatch, driver scheduling, fleet utilization, preventive maintenance coordination, and staffing.
Manage a transportation organization supporting approximately 96 company drivers across 17 domiciles in 6 states.
Drive accountability for operational performance, safety, customer service, and policy execution.
Partner closely with warehouse leadership to ensure seamless end-to-end operations.
Manage transportation operating budgets and controllable expenses, including fleet sizing, maintenance compliance, and staffing.
Build strong relationships with customers while effectively handling delivery issues, service recovery, and operational escalations.
Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and frontline teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Monitor and improve key transportation KPIs, including:

On-Time Delivery
Driver Productivity
Safety Performance
Scanning Accuracy
Claims Reduction
Operational Efficiency

First 90 Days

Learn the operation and build relationships with the team.
Establish accountability around transportation execution and policy compliance.
Improve on-time departures and overall customer service performance.
Drive consistent execution of standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

Required

5+ years of transportation, logistics, fleet, or distribution operations leadership experience.
Experience leading large transportation teams with 70+ drivers preferred.
Strong background in routing, dispatch, driver scheduling, fleet operations, and DOT compliance.
Experience managing operational budgets and transportation performance metrics.
Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
Ability to manage customer relationships and resolve complex operational issues.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Preferred

Transportation leadership within a 3PL, logistics, distribution, trucking, or fleet operation.
Automotive logistics or parts distribution experience is a plus.
Experience managing multi-site or multi-state transportation operations.
Bachelor's degree preferred.

Schedule

Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday–Friday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Participation in an on-call leadership rotation for critical transportation and safety incidents.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary
Performance Bonus (Target 15%, up to 30%)
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance Available
Excellent benefits package
Strong career growth opportunities within a Fortune 500 organization

Ideal Background

We are interested in leaders with experience in transportation operations from organizations such as 3PL providers, trucking companies, fleet operations, retail or food distribution, parcel delivery, automotive logistics, or other high-volume transportation environments. Candidates should have a proven track record of leading large teams, improving operational performance, and delivering exceptional customer service.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

What is the largest number of CDL/company drivers you have directly managed?
Do you have experience managing transportation operations, including dispatch, routing, and driver scheduling?
Have you managed a fleet transportation operation with responsibility for DOT/FMCSA compliance?
Which transportation functions have you been directly responsible for?
This position requires working Monday 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Tuesday–Friday 12:00 PM–10:00 PM, and participating in an on-call rotation for critical transportation incidents. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements?

Experience:

transportation operations management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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