AM Operations Manager

FOOD INNOVATIONS INC • Broadview, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The AM Operations Manager is a leader responsible for managing morning warehouse and driver operations with emphasis on accuracy, attention to detail, and execution discipline. This role oversees daily transportation routing, order fulfillment, and workforce performance, while exercising independent judgment to ensure routes are built correctly; orders are staged accurately, and deliveries leave on time.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-5 years’ experience in warehouse, logistics, or transportation
• Forklift Certification
• Prior supervisory experience
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Routing or dispatch experience

Responsibilities

• Build, review, and approve daily driver routes with accuracy and efficiency
• Ensure routes align with delivery windows, order size, and capacity
• Verify route details and load accuracy prior to dispatch
• Identify and correct routing errors before trucks leave the dock
• Direct AM order fulfillment, staging, and loading operations
• Monitor workflow and adjust labor to meet dispatch deadlines
• Ensure warehouse organization and readiness
• Manage non-3PL employees for airline pallet and local sales operations
• Supervise warehouse associates and drivers during the AM shift
• Assign work, set priorities, and manage execution expectations
• Coach, train, and hold employees accountable
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance management
• Exercise independent judgment to resolve operational issues
• Identify execution gaps and implement corrective actions
• Communicate daily results and needs to Operations Manager

Benefits

• Full Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED