Sr. Yard Operations Manager

FNS • Matteson, IL

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About The Position

The Sr. Yard Operations Manager oversees yard operations and transportation capacity, leads yard staff, and coordinates with customers, carriers, dispatch teams, and warehouse personnel. The role is responsible for safe and efficient trailer handling, service quality, cost control, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement. It also supports operational growth by planning for increased volumes, expanding capacity, and strengthening processes. The position is full-time and based in Matteson, Illinois; the location may change within the surrounding area.

Requirements

• Experience managing a team of 10 or more employees.
• At least 5 years of experience in yard or warehouse operations.
• 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, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and standard office software.
• Fluency in spoken and written Korean and English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in battery or hazardous materials logistics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily yard operations, including trailer receiving, staging, parking, and dispatch; optimize yard space, monitor volumes and capacity, and coordinate activities with customer requirements and schedules.
• Coordinate transportation resources, monitor truck and driver availability, plan for volume increases, work with carriers and dispatch teams to reduce delays, and optimize transportation costs and equipment utilization.
• Supervise yard team members, assign workloads and responsibilities, evaluate performance, provide training and coaching, and foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with yard safety procedures and company policies; conduct inspections, ensure proper trailer and equipment handling, investigate and report incidents, and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate with customers, carriers, and warehouse personnel; coordinate operating requirements, resolve service issues, respond to requests and disruptions, and maintain partner relationships and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor KPIs such as operational volume, on-time performance, and productivity; track capacity, trailer inventory, and equipment utilization; prepare reports; analyze performance; and report issues, risks, and improvement plans to management.
• Monitor expenses and identify cost savings; optimize labor, yard space, and transportation resources; reduce unnecessary movements, waiting times, and equipment downtime; improve productivity and support budget planning.
• Identify opportunities to expand yard operations and transportation capacity, plan for growth, establish or enhance SOPs, assess risks, develop contingency plans, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision PPO insurance
• Life, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Additional paid time off for bereavement, weddings, birth of a child, and other events
• Years of Service Awards
• Education Assistant Program, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed