Yard Operations Manager

FNS • Matteson, IL

2d

About The Position

The Yard Operations Manager oversees daily operations of the battery storage yard, coordinating finished battery pickups from the manufacturing plant, inbound transportation and unloading, inventory, and outbound trucking in line with LG sales orders and customer delivery schedules. The role ensures compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, particularly for hazardous materials handling, and leads yard personnel to maintain productivity and operational excellence. The manager communicates with stakeholders and identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency and cost control.

The position is full-time and located in Matteson, Illinois; the location may change within the surrounding area. The stated annual base salary range is $110,000–$130,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and skills. Fluency in Korean and English, both verbal and written, is required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in yard or warehouse operations; battery or hazardous materials logistics experience is preferred.
• 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 and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and standard office software.
• Fluency in Korean and English, both verbal and written.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in battery or hazardous materials logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the battery storage yard.
• Coordinate pickup of finished battery products from the manufacturing plant.
• Oversee inbound transportation and unloading of batteries at the storage yard.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Schedule and oversee outbound trucking services in accordance with LG's sales orders.
• Ensure timely shipment dispatch in accordance with customer delivery schedules.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements, particularly those related to hazardous materials handling.
• Lead and manage yard personnel to maintain high productivity and operational excellence.
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and cost control.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision PPO insurance
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed