Manager I, Operations

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Six paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in Kentucky seeks a Manager I, Operations to oversee a single site/account, supervising support staff and drivers.

You will optimize assets through budget analysis, ensure customer satisfaction, and coordinate across shifts including nights and weekends. Responsibilities include forecasting freight volumes, coordinating capacity, monitoring KPIs, and presenting mid-year reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business/management, supply chain, or finance.
• 3–4 years supervisory experience with a high school diploma or 1–2 years supervisory with a Bachelor's degree.
• Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record as per company standards.
• Willingness to work nights/weekends and travel as needed; sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a positive work environment to improve operational efficiency and driver retention.
• Forecast freight volumes and capacity needs; adjust coverage for seamless fleet operations.
• Audit processes and implement improvements for day-to-day operations.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams to resolve issues promptly.
• Manage fleet operations including driver board coverage, safety, and compliance.
• Analyze financial performance and prepare quarterly and annual reviews.
• Prepare and monitor reports on KPIs and variance analyses.
• Ensure Safety and DOT training compliance.
• Develop employee performance and recognition programs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget analysis

Problem solving

Driver management

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management

Supply Chain Management

Finance

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

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.

Job Description

The following responsibilities outline the role.

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
• This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

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

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
• visionbenefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time offcommensuratewith tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidaysannually

Education

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

Work Experience

• Management-Entry Level

Job Opening ID

00647344 Manager I, Operations (Open)

About Us

Better benefits, clear career paths and a people-first culture, because we are Driven for You.

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?

J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt 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?

J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level.

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