Logistics Manager

Steiner Electric Co•Elk Grove Village, IL

17d

About The Position

The Logistics Manager provides operational leadership for dispatch, cross-dock activities, transportation, and fleet operations. The role directs the dispatch team and cross-dock managers, coordinates company and third-party drivers, and manages carrier relationships to support safe, accurate, and timely delivery service. Responsibilities also include fleet planning, regulatory compliance, cost control, performance reporting, and continuous improvement. The Logistics Manager provides designated operational coverage and decision support for the Warehouse Manager when needed. The position oversees delivery schedules, routes, driver assignments, carrier performance, fleet purchasing and maintenance, required transportation records, and compliance with applicable regulations and company procedures. It provides direction to logistics staff, supports hiring and training, prepares management reports, and develops ways to improve efficiency, service, and reliability. When providing warehouse coverage, the role supports receiving, staging, shipping, material flow, safety, staffing coordination, and resolution of operational issues. Steiner Electric is a family-owned electrical supply company founded in 1916, serving customers in Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and Southeast Wisconsin. The company describes its culture as close-knit, with a commitment to customer service, values, integrity, and community service. It offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Five years of trucking, delivery, or logistics experience, with emphasis on medium-duty truck operations.
Working knowledge of DOT and HAZMAT regulations, vehicle licensing requirements, and transportation safety practices.
Strong negotiation, organization, time-management, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
Basic financial and decision-analysis skills.
Working knowledge of vehicle systems and basic mechanics, including the ability to identify when major repairs may be required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn Steiner routing, GPS, and business systems.
Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
Ability to stand on concrete surfaces for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including large or bulky items.
Ability to perform bending and twisting motions.
Ability to push and pull fully loaded manual pallet jacks and carts.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of LTL pricing and processes.

Responsibilities

Lead dispatch operations and coordinate delivery schedules, routes, and driver assignments.
Manage third-party drivers and carrier partners, including scheduling, service coordination, safety and compliance expectations, performance monitoring, issue resolution, and delivery accountability.
Monitor company and third-party drivers for adherence to schedules, safe-driving practices, work rules, and service expectations.
Coordinate transportation priorities with cross-dock, warehouse, sales, and customer service teams.
Investigate transportation incidents, accidents, service failures, and delivery concerns, and support corrective actions.
Recommend appropriate vehicles for company transportation needs, including vehicle type, size, intended use, acquisition, replacement, and disposal.
Oversee the purchase, lease, maintenance, repair, registration, and disposal of company vehicles.
Establish and maintain preventive maintenance and repair programs for fleet reliability, safety, and cost control.
Maintain required DOT, HAZMAT, licensing, registration, and company records.
Maintain and monitor company GPS and routing systems and ensure required personal protective equipment is available in company vehicles.
Ensure compliance with company procedures, policies, and applicable warehouse and driver work rules.
Direct the dispatch team and cross-dock managers, establish priorities, and coordinate logistics functions.
Support recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training of employees in the assigned area.
Prepare management reports on budgets, schedules, fleet maintenance, service performance, operational risks, and progress against objectives.
Develop and implement methods to reduce costs, improve efficiency, strengthen service performance, and increase operational reliability.
Use Steiner business systems, routing tools, GPS applications, Microsoft Office, email, and phone systems.
Provide operational coverage and decision support for the Warehouse Manager during absences, schedule gaps, or other coverage needs.
Support daily warehouse operations, including receiving, order staging, shipping, material flow, housekeeping, and aisle organization.
Coordinate warehouse priorities and available staffing to maintain safe, accurate, and timely order processing.
Address warehouse issues involving inventory discrepancies, damaged or non-conforming material, customer orders, and carrier or delivery concerns.
Reinforce safety requirements, warehouse work rules, standard operating procedures, and clean and organized work-area expectations.
Communicate warehouse status, service risks, staffing concerns, and unresolved issues to the Warehouse Manager and operations leadership.
Provide operational direction and support.