Operations Manager - Transportation & Profitability Leader

Paper Transport, Inc.; De Pere (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Green Bay Packers partnership

Job summary

Paper Transport, Inc. is seeking a proactive Division Manager to lead a key transportation division in Wisconsin. You will drive profitability by optimizing service, safety, and data-driven decisions while mentoring Driver Managers and Planners to high performance.

The role requires coordinating with Sales, managing staffing, and ensuring compliant operations across the fleet, with travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Deep understanding of transportation operations and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor Driver Managers and Planners to meet operational expectations (on-time performance, revenue per driver, availability, idle time, MPG, turnover, safety).
• Collaborate with Sales to ensure lane profitability and load ratio above goals.
• Oversee scheduling and staffing decisions; recommend changes as needed.
• Maintain positive relationships with drivers and field personnel; coach to KPIs.
• Monitor asset utilization (trailers, tractors, drivers) and guide movements and allocation.
• Identify and implement productivity, service, profitability, and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and transportation regulations.
• Address operational issues and provide guidance for day-to-day operations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & development

Transportation operations

Safety compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Paper Transport, Inc. is seeking a proactive Division Manager to lead a key transportation division in Wisconsin. You will drive profitability by optimizing service, safety, and data-driven decisions while mentoring Driver Managers and Planners to high performance.

The role requires coordinating with Sales, managing staffing, and ensuring compliant operations across the fleet, with travel to customer sites as needed.