Manager I, Operations

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Irwin (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Irwin, PA, seeks a Manager I, Operations to oversee a site and fleet, optimizing assets through budget analysis and strong customer relations. The role requires on-site presence with flexible day, night, and weekend shifts to meet demand.

The position emphasizes cross-functional leadership, process auditing, and profitability through performance data reviews and deployment of strategic plans. On-site duties include safety, driver retention, and on-time service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 3-4 years of supervisory experience or Bachelor's Degree with 1-2 years supervisory experience
• Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record per JB Hunt standards
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and weekends

Responsibilities

• Promote, manage, and maintain a positive work environment to improve efficiency and driver retention
• Forecast freight volumes and power/equipment needs; adjust capacity for seamless coverage
• Train on and audit processes; identify and implement improvements
• Communicate with customers and internal teams to resolve issues
• Manage fleet operations including driver coverage, safety, compliance, and performance metrics
• Analyze and present budget performance and design vs actual data for customers
• Compile reports on operational, financial, and service metrics
• Ensure fleet safety training and address safety needs for fleets/drivers
• Facilitate employee training and development to retain staff
• Serve as initial contact with customers to ensure service quality and profitability
• Contribute input for annual budget and provide feedback on updates

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget analysis

Forecasting

Problem solving

Communication

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Employee development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

GED

High School Diploma

Tools

Non Commercial Driver's License

Job description

Job Title

Manager I, Operations Department: Supply Chain Country: United States of America State/Province: Pennsylvania City: Irwin Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the position is responsible for the oversight of a single site/account or fleet, including support personnel and drivers. The incumbent optimizes the company's assets by monitoring revenue and costs through effective budget analysis, and prioritizes customer satisfaction through problem-solving, communication, and relationship building. The position is usually located on-site at the customer's facility and must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility in scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes, but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts, and weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Using a strategic approach, successfully promote, manage, and maintain a positive work environment, to improve operational efficiency, employee engagement, and driver retention
• Create and execute a plan for forecasted freight volumes and power/equipment needs; adjust capacity to ensure fleet/carrier and equipment coverage is seamless
• Train on and audit all processes and procedures needed to execute the day-to-day operations while seeking to identify and implement process enhancements
• Communicate with customers, internal departments, and team to identify and resolve problems or issues with ramp, driver, customer, account, etc. throughout the day and, where required, when on call
• Manage assigned fleet operations, including, but not limited to driver board coverage, customer service, safety, compliance, driver retention, and employee scorecard management
• Manage financial performance, including, but not limited to cost control decisions, expense management, and maximizing profitability; evaluate and present on design versus actual data analysis for each customer through mid-year business reviews, annual account assessments, preparing and presenting a final presentation, etc.
• Compile reports pertaining to operational, financial, and service metrics on a regular cadence and as needed; monitor and resolve deviation from key performance indicators
• Ensure fleet compliance with all Safety and DOT training; partner with applicable internal personnel to address any specific Safety needs that arise for individual fleets or drivers
• Facilitate employee training and development; monitor ongoing performance progress to promote, engage, and retain employees in positions of increasing responsibility by optimizing job performance through evaluations, individual development plans, and employee recognition programs
• Serve as the initial point of contact with their assigned customers/ramp in order to provide exceptional service and trouble‑free account safety, efficiency, and profitable operation
• Provide input in the creation of an annual budget, audit current year performance of actual versus budgeted expenses, and provide feedback to internal stakeholders regarding required updates to the budget as a result of operational changes

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 3-4 years of supervisory experience or military equivalent OR Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field with 1-2 years of supervisory experience and/or military equivalent
• Possess a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record as per J.B. Hunt standards
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed
• Willing to travel to account, customer, and company event locations when applicable

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
• Anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Ability to adapt to changing environments
• Establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers
• Ability to meet or exceed team/driver needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums
• Ability to develop and track challenging goals that support business strategies
• Knowledge of business metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Ability to form and manage effective teams
• Understanding the resources required to achieve business objectives and the ability to plan, mobilize, and distribute resources to fulfill business objectives and plans

This position is not eligible for employment‑based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company's bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

Education

• Bachelors: Business Administration/Management
• Bachelors: Finance
• Bachelors: Supply Chain Management
• GED (Required)
• High School (Required)

Work Experience

• Management-Entry Level

Certifications

• Non Commercial Driver's License - Department of Transportation

Job Opening ID

00647344 Manager I, Operations (Open)

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability. Fortune 500 experience. Career advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities. Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career. Why J.B. Hunt? Why Us? We are a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason - our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt Transport. Inc. or Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees. What are we looking for? We welcomes high-energy, forward‑thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our teams. We offer full‑time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether one is fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role with us could take your career to the next level. J.B. Hunt is proud to serve individuals of all abilities.