Operations Manager - Logistics

Company: Moran Transportation
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

Moran Transportation Corporation provides regional, less than truckload (LTL) services throughout the states of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Missouri markets. Our team excels at providing exceptional & timely support to each of our customers. We are recruiting dedicated individuals to join our team and support that commitment.

Operations Supervisor PM Shift - Salary: $50,000.00 - $60,000 per year, DOE

**Applicants for this role must have prior delivery or logistics experience.**



SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:

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• Medical Insurance
  
• Prescription benefits
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Dental Insurance
  
• Vision Insurance
  
• 401K matching
  
• Short term disability
  
• Long term disability
  
• HSA and FSA
  
• Paid holidays
  
• PTO
  
  Summary:
  
  The Night Shift Operations Manager at Moran Transportation is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all night-time operational activities, ensuring efficient freight movement, maintaining high safety standards, and delivering exceptional customer service. This role requires strong leadership to manage dispatch, maintenance, and dock teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  
  
• Dispatch and Scheduling:
  
  
  
• Provide leadership and direction to the Lead Dispatcher and Dispatch Team to enhance performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
  
• Monitor and adjust scheduling to ensure adequate coverage while allowing for individual downtime.
  
• Evaluate and assign driver routes, ensuring timely and damage-free deliveries.
  
  
  
• Maintenance Oversight:
  
  
• Supervise the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Team to uphold vehicle readiness, operational safety, and adherence to PPE and housekeeping policies.
  
• Ensure consistency across shop locations by addressing mechanic training needs and identifying cost-saving opportunities, such as bulk purchasing.
  
• Oversee maintenance records to ensure compliance and consistency.
  
  
  
• Safety and Compliance:
  
  
• Conduct and participate in location safety audits and accident/incident investigations.
  
• Maintain awareness and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, including Hours of Service and environmental standards.
  
• Train employees on safety rules and processes, fostering a culture of safety within the team.
  
  
  
• Personnel Management:
  
  
• Hire, develop, lead, and mentor a high-performing operations team that collaborates effectively across functional areas.
  
• Coordinate training and support for direct reports to ensure consistent communication, coaching, and professional development.
  
• Develop and implement targets and metrics to drive efficiency and continuous improvement across operational disciplines.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Customer Relations:
  
  
  
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through rapid response and creative problem-solving.
  
• Seek out opportunities to improve customer service and satisfaction levels.
  
  
  
• Budget and Resource Management:
  
  
• Develop and maintain operating budgets to support fiscal responsibility and achieve financial goals.
  
• Utilize systems for P&D and Dock Operations to maximize resource capabilities, including company assets, equipment, and personnel.
  
• Prepare and compile production and service records to measure conformance to service center objectives.
  
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
  
• Minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience in transportation or logistics operations, preferably in a night shift environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of LTL industry operations, safety regulations, and compliance standards.
  
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to multitask and motivate teams in a fast-paced setting.
  
• Proficiency in transportation management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  Working Conditions:
  
  
  
• Night shift schedule with potential for extended hours based on operational needs.
  
• Work primarily in a warehouse and office environment.
  
• Exposure to varying weather conditions when supervising dock operations.
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  
  
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally.
  
• Frequent standing, walking, and climbing on and off equipment.
  
  Pay Range: 50000.00-60000.00 per_year, General Benefits: Medical Insurance
  Prescription benefits
  Life Insurance
  Dental Insurance
  Vision Insurance
  401K matching
  Short term disability
  Long term disability
  HSA and FSA
  Paid holidays
  PTO
  
  

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