Logistics & Fleet Operations Leader

Steiner Electric; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Disability insurance

401K with company match

Learning & Development

Coaching & Mentorship

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Steiner Electric seeks a Logistics Manager in Elk Grove Village, IL to lead dispatch, cross-dock, and fleet operations, coordinating drivers and carrier partners for safe, timely delivery. You will ensure regulatory compliance, cost control, and continuous improvement while supporting warehousing leadership.

The role requires five years in trucking/logistics, DOT/HAZMAT knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of LTL pricing and processes preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead dispatch operations and coordinate delivery schedules, routes, and driver assignments to meet customer and operational requirements.
• 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 to support efficient material movement and on-time delivery.
• Investigate transportation incidents, accidents, service failures, and delivery concerns, and support corrective actions through resolution.
• Oversee vehicle purchasing, leasing, maintenance, repair, registration, and disposal; establish preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain DOT, HAZMAT, licensing, and company records; manage GPS/routing systems and PPE in vehicles.
• Provide operational direction to dispatch and cross-dock teams; support recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Prepare management reports on budgets, schedules, fleet maintenance, and performance against objectives.
• Develop methods to reduce cost and improve service and reliability.
• Support Warehouse Manager during absences and daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Dispatch

Cross-dock

Transportation

Fleet operations

DOT compliance

Hazmat regulations

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GPS systems

Steiner routing

Microsoft Excel

Routing software

Job description

Steiner Electric seeks a Logistics Manager in Elk Grove Village, IL to lead dispatch, cross-dock, and fleet operations, coordinating drivers and carrier partners for safe, timely delivery. You will ensure regulatory compliance, cost control, and continuous improvement while supporting warehousing leadership.

The role requires five years in trucking/logistics, DOT/HAZMAT knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong communication skills.