Operations Manager

Confidential; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an energetic Operations Manager to lead transportation operations across national and regional markets. You will manage daily operations, build and coach high-performing teams, and drive profitability through strategic initiatives.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI tracking, and collaboration with executive leadership to optimize routes and service quality while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Strong P&L management, financial analysis, and data-driven decision making.
• Proven project management and leadership of complex initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis for planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional transportation operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and safety compliance.
• Manage P&L performance, analyze financial results, and drive revenue growth while controlling costs.
• Oversee recruiting, training, coaching, and development of teams while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Develop strategic plans that support operational excellence and business growth.
• Utilize Excel and data analysis to monitor KPIs, optimize routes, and improve workflows.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and reporting.
• Ensure exceptional customer service while maintaining compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

P&L management

Data-driven decisions

Leadership

Operations management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Team supervision

Tools

Excel

Job description

A growing transportation and logistics company specializing in temperature-controlled freight is seeking an energetic and strategic Operations Manager to lead transportation operations across multiple markets. This pivotal role involves overseeing daily transportation operations, managing teams, directing recruiting efforts, driving business development initiatives, and ensuring profitability. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with a passion for operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and strategic management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate regional transportation operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and compliance with safety standards.
• Manage profit and loss (P&L) performance, analyze financial results, and implement strategies to drive revenue growth and control costs.
• Oversee recruiting efforts, hiring, training, coaching, and development of team members while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive continuous process improvements and implement operational best practices to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Develop and execute strategic plans that support operational excellence and business growth.
• Utilize Excel and data analysis tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), optimize routes, and improve operational workflows.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and provide regular reporting on operational performance.
• Ensure exceptional customer service while maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, financial analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to lead complex initiatives from planning through execution.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, including experience supervising diverse teams.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis for operational planning and reporting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with executive leadership.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify and execute business development opportunities while maintaining high customer service standards.

What We Offer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization that values innovation, operational excellence, and strong leadership. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading national and regional operations, building high-performing teams, and driving continued business growth.