Area Manager - Chicago HUB

OnTrac•Romeoville, IL

7d•$70,560 - $105,840•Onsite

About The Position

OnTrac is hiring an onsite Area Manager at its operational facility in Romeoville, Illinois. The Area Manager reports directly to the facility Operations Manager and is responsible for managing sort activities and volume within an assigned area. The role also identifies improvement opportunities and implements changes to enhance operational outcomes. The position manages, staffs, and schedules Package Handlers and Lead Package Handlers to maintain quality standards and a safe, efficient working environment. The manager monitors employee performance and attendance, provides feedback, conducts pre-sort meetings, and keeps employees informed about goals, events, and safety priorities. The role also manages linehaul arrivals, departures, and volume flow, and performs administrative work such as safety training, operational audits, and end-of-shift reporting. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, subject to change based on business needs. The position requires flexibility to support 24-hour operations, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays when needed. The expected starting base pay range is $70,560–$88,200, with a full potential base salary range of $88,200–$105,840 over a successful candidate’s tenure. Compensation depends on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

GED or 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 effectively 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.
Dependability and adaptability as business needs, staffing needs, and workload change.
Ability to talk or listen regularly, and frequently stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle or feel.
Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS college degree in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Manage, staff, and schedule a team of Package Handlers and Lead Package Handlers in an assigned facility area.
Ensure quality standards while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.
Monitor employee progress and provide ongoing feedback.
Identify areas for improvement and address employee 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 linehaul arrivals and departures and the flow of volume from designated linehauls.
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.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Flex vacation in states other than CA, CO, IL, MA, MT, and NE, with accruals up to 96 hours in 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.