2nd Shift Transport Supervisor: Fleet & Operations Lead

RJW Logistics Group; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan participation

Employee programs

Job summary

RJW Logistics Group is seeking a Transport Operations Manager in Illinois to oversee order acceptance, scheduling, and fleet utilization. You will lead and develop the transport team, ensure accurate documentation, and coordinate with other RJW managers to drive profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leadership, operational efficiency, and cost control within a dynamic trucking environment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in logistics and/or Truckload transportation.
• Experience with a diverse carrier base.
• 2+ supervisory experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and the operations of TMS.

Responsibilities

• Manage the acceptance and solicitation of orders from customers.
• Manage scheduling of orders to drivers and dispatching of drivers.
• Oversee efficient utilization and movement of company trucks and trailers.
• Hire, train, review, and terminate departmental personnel.
• Ensure proper documentation of orders and inventories.
• Maintain communications with RJW managers and ensure confidentiality.
• Control locations and availability of all trailers and trucks.
• Manage RJW Fleet Managers.
• Recommend procurement needs for equipment turnover.

Skills

Logistics experience

Supervisory

Leadership

MS Word/Excel

TMS

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

TMS

Job description

RJW Logistics Group is seeking a Transport Operations Manager in Illinois to oversee order acceptance, scheduling, and fleet utilization. You will lead and develop the transport team, ensure accurate documentation, and coordinate with other RJW managers to drive profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leadership, operational efficiency, and cost control within a dynamic trucking environment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.