Operations Manager I - 2nd Shift

Neovia; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Neovia is seeking an Operations Manager I to oversee daily facility operations in Joliet, IL. You will plan and coordinate activities, ensuring policy alignment and efficient use of materials and human resources to meet business needs.

The role emphasizes managing operational strategies, coordinating purchasing, distribution, and staff performance, with strong communication and teamwork across departments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in operations/warehouse/logistics.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement operational strategies to meet short- and long-term goals.
• Coordinate purchasing of materials and equipment for uninterrupted supply at optimal cost.
• Coordinate all operational activities for timely and efficient product distribution.
• Support client operations and optimize costs.
• Supervise staff, conduct reviews, and develop team for better performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operations management

Warehouse operations

Logistics

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Career Opportunities: Operations Manager I (22051)

Requisition ID22051-Posted07/30/2026-Neovia Logistics Services (NLS)-Operations (AMER-OPS-OPS)-US-IL-Joliet(Cedar Creek Dr) (155)

Manage, plan, or coordinate the operations of the facility, including formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources to meet the business requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, plan, or coordinatework within corporate strategies, policy frameworks and designs, and implement operational strategies, as set by corporate policies to meet both short and long term goals.
• Manage, plan, or coordinatethe purchasing of materials and equipment to ensure an uninterrupted supply at optimal cost.
• Manage, plan, or coordinate all operational activities required for timely and efficient distribution of products.
• Manage, plan, or coordinatethe support for a client’s operation and optimize costs.
• Manage, plan, or coordinate subordinate staff, reviews, and assesses performance, supports their professional development to optimize their contribution.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (preferred)
• 3-5years’ relevant experience with operations, warehouse, and logistics experience

Preferred:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures.
• Requires frequent walking, carrying, reaching, standing, and stooping.
• Requires lifting/lowering, pushing, or pulling of various items of varying weight.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other business areas.
• Working knowledge of computerized applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, email).