Job Title:

Sr. Manager, Operations - Transload

Department:

Supply Chain

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

California

City:

Commerce

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the position is responsible for leading and managing all operations within the Commerce Transload facility, encompassing port drayage, transloading/warehousing, and domestic outbound shipping. This role demands a strategic thinker with a strong ability to motivate and hold accountable office staff, drivers, and warehouse personnel.

 

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of operations within the Commerce Transload facility.
• Manage port drayage, transloading/warehousing, and domestic outbound shipping processes.
• Motivate and hold accountable office, driving, and warehouse personnel.
• Apply critical thinking to understand and optimize the interconnectedness of all operational functions.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and address process gaps.
• Perform deep dives into current and potential future challenges to develop practical and scalable solutions.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED with 5 or more years of Transportation/Logistics experience and/or 4-5 years of supervisory experience
• Possess a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record as per J.B. Hunt standards
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's:

• Degree in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related fields with 4-5 years of experience in the Transportation/Logistics industry with 4-5 years of supervisory experience
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in logistics, warehousing, and transportation management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think critically and strategically about operational functions and their interdependencies.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Supply Chain Management, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Management-Entry Level, Transportation/Logistics

Certifications:

Non Commercial Driver's License - Department of Transportation

Job Opening ID:

00568422 Sr. Manager, Operations - Transload (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.