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Operations Manager Transportation
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Posted on: Jul 23, 2026
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Bolingbrook, Illinois
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Salary: $120,000 per year
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Onsite
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Full-time
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Job Title :
Operations Manager Transportation
Job Type :
Full-time
Job Location :
Bolingbrook Illinois United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
Base Salary: $90-$120k
Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Relocation assistance available
Growth path exists for those open to future mobility within the organization
SUMMARY:
We are seeking an Operations Manager over transportation to join a Fortune 500 team.
This leader will own a multi-state transportation operation supporting 96+ drivers across 6 states
and 17 domiciles. The role reports to the site senior operations manager and partners closely with
a parallel warehouse/cross-dock OM.
What You'll Own
- Full transportation operations: routing, dispatch, scheduling, maintenance coordination,
- and staffing
- Controllables within the transportation portion of the site P&L (fleet sizing, PM
- compliance, staffing budget)
- Direct customer interface on delivery issues, route delays, and escalations
- Building a culture of accountability, follow-up, and consistent policy execution
- Schedule
- Monday: 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday Friday: 12:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
- On-call for critical incidents (accidents, injuries, safety)
- First 90 Days Focus
- Engage and learn the team
- Drive correct execution of SOPs and policies
- Establish accountability around on-time departure and customer performance
- Key Performance Drivers
- On-time delivery (target 97%)
- Scanning accuracy (target 99%)
- Return scanning / RLV (target 99%)
- Claims reduction
You are a proven leader who builds strong relationships with customers, internal partners, and
frontline associates. You communicate clearly (orally and in writing), adjust your style to the
audience, and are comfortable having direct conversations with both drivers and senior
stakeholders. You thrive in a matrixed environment and can pivot with the needs of the business.
Transportation management experience is preferred. Strong leadership from transportation-
adjacent operations will also be considered. Automotive experience is a plus but not required.
Position Details
Posted:
Jul 23, 2026
Reference Number:
1207-16847
Employment:
Full-time
Salary:
Not Available
City:
Bolingbrook
Job Origin:
CIEPAL_ORGANIC_FEED
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