Area Manager - Chicago HUB

OnTrac•Romeoville, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

OnTrac is hiring an onsite Area Manager at its Romeoville, Illinois operational facility. The Area Manager reports directly to the facility Operations Manager and manages sort activities and package volume within an assigned area. The role identifies opportunities for improvement and implements changes to enhance operational outcomes. The manager oversees a team of Package Handlers and Lead Package Handlers, supporting quality standards and a safe, efficient working environment. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and may change based on business needs. The role may also require schedule flexibility to support 24-hour operations, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma required.
At least 2 years of industry experience, such as logistics, shipping, or third-party logistics.
At least 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience.
Ability to evaluate and summarize data and present answers to questions.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office and mathematical skills.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to give honest, constructive feedback.
Experience hiring, training, motivating, disciplining, and completing performance evaluations for employees.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to support 24-hour operations, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Manage, staff, and schedule Package Handlers and Lead Package Handlers in an assigned facility area.
Ensure quality standards and maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
Monitor employee progress, provide ongoing feedback, identify areas for improvement, and address performance and attendance.
Conduct pre-sort meetings to communicate daily goals, upcoming events, and safety priorities.
Maintain open communication to engage employees.
Record and manage departures and arrivals of designated linehauls and the flow of volume from them.
Complete administrative duties, including safety training, operational audits, and end-of-shift reporting.
Identify opportunities for operational improvement and implement changes to enhance business outcomes.
Follow safety regulations and job instructions and apply OSHA requirements in daily work practices.
Remain dependable and adaptable as business needs, staffing needs, and workload change.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Flexible vacation in eligible states, with accruals up to 96 hours during the first year and tenure-based increases up to 160 hours.
Two floating holidays per year.
Paid sick leave.
Six paid company holidays.
Two weeks of paid pregnancy leave.
Four weeks of paid parental bonding leave.
Wellness and employee assistance programs.