Type: Full-Time
Location: Matteson, IL (Location subject to change within the surrounding area.)
Responsibilities1. Yard Operations Management
- Oversee daily yard operations to ensure smooth and efficient workflows.
- Manage trailer receiving, staging, parking, and dispatch activities.
- Optimize yard space utilization and ensure proper trailer placement.
- Monitor daily operational volumes and yard capacity.
- Coordinate yard activities to meet customer requirements and operational schedules.
2. Transportation & Capacity Management
- Coordinate transportation resources to support daily yard operations.
- Monitor truck and driver availability to maintain sufficient transportation capacity.
- Develop plans to accommodate increased shipment volumes and business growth.
- Coordinate with carriers and dispatch teams to minimize delays and improve operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to optimize transportation costs and equipment utilization.
3. Team Management & Leadership
- Supervise daily tasks and responsibilities of yard team members.
- Assign workloads and establish clear roles and responsibilities.
- Evaluate employee performance and productivity.
- Provide training, coaching, and guidance to team members.
- Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
4. Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with yard safety procedures and company policies.
- Conduct regular yard inspections to identify potential safety hazards.
- Ensure proper trailer parking, movement, and equipment handling.
- Investigate and promptly report accidents, incidents, and near misses.
- Implement corrective actions to prevent recurring safety issues.
5. Customer & Carrier Coordination
- Maintain effective communication with customers, carriers, and warehouse personnel.
- Coordinate daily operational requirements and resolve service-related issues.
- Respond promptly to customer requests and operational disruptions.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with transportation partners.
- Ensure service quality and customer satisfaction.
6. Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including operational volume, on-time performance, and productivity.
- Track yard capacity, trailer inventory, and equipment utilization.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
- Analyze operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Report major issues, risks, and improvement plans to management.
7. Cost Control & Operational Efficiency
- Monitor operational expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Optimize labor allocation, yard space, and transportation resources.
- Reduce unnecessary trailer movements, waiting times, and equipment downtime.
- Evaluate operational processes to improve productivity and cost efficiency.
- Support budget planning and cost management initiatives.
8. Business Growth & Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to expand yard operations and transportation capacity.
- Develop plans to support increased customer volumes and future business expansion.
- Establish standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and enhance existing processes.
- Assess operational risks and develop contingency plans.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen service quality and competitiveness.
Qualifications- Experience managing a team of 10 or more employees.
- 5+ years of experience in yard or warehouse operations, preferably in battery or hazardous materials logistics.
- Strong understanding of logistics operations, transportation coordination, and inventory management.
- Knowledge of safety regulations applicable to battery storage and transportation.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and standard office software.
- Fluency in Korean and English, both verbal and written, is required.
PayThe base salary range for this role is between $130,000-$160,000 yearly, and your base salary will depend on your experiences, qualifications, and skills.
Benefits (Full-Time ONLY)- Health, Dental, and Vision PPO Insurance
- Life, STD, LTD Insurance
- 401(K) Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Additional Paid time off (Bereavement, Wedding, Birth of a Child, etc.)
- Years of Service Awards
- Education Assistant Program (Based on Eligibility)
