Manager, Operations – LTL Express, Road Transport
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full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Lancaster • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $105,000 per year
About the role
- Lead and manage daily LTL Express operations, including load planning, routing, dispatch, and real-time shipment management for time-definite freight.
- Oversee execution of expedited and service-sensitive shipments, ensuring adherence to strict pickup and delivery windows.
- Monitor operational workflows to ensure freight is executed in alignment with customer requirements, transit commitments, and cost expectations.
- Drive on-time performance and service reliability across LTL carrier networks, terminals, and cross-dock operations.
- Manage and develop a team of operations personnel, providing coaching, performance management, and ongoing development.
- Analyze key performance indicators including on-time pickup/delivery, transit time adherence, margin, cost per shipment, and exception management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
- 5+ years of experience in transportation, freight brokerage, or 3PL operations, with strong emphasis on LTL and/or expedited freight.
- 3–5 years of leadership experience in an operations, dispatch, or transportation management role.
- Strong understanding of LTL carrier networks, terminal operations, and transit time management.
- Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and shipment visibility tools required.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
load planningroutingdispatchreal-time shipment managementon-time performanceservice reliabilitykey performance indicatorsexception managementtransit time adherencecost per shipment
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingperformance managementteam development
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in LogisticsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in Business Administration