Regional Manager of Linehaul Operations | Atlanta
OnTrac
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Job summary
OnTrac in Smyrna, GA is seeking a Regional Manager of Linehaul Operations to lead the end-to-end performance of middle-mile transportation across a defined region. This leader will own on-time performance, capacity utilization, and cost control, while driving disciplined execution of linehaul plans and continuous improvement across planning and operations.
The role requires strong analytics, cross-functional influence, and the ability to partner with Fleet, Safety, Network Planning, and Finance
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in last mile, transportation, linehaul, middle-mile, or network operations.
- 3+ years in a regional or multi-site leadership role.
- Strong understanding of hub-and-spoke logistics models.
- Advanced analytical skills; comfortable with dashboards and KPIs.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across functions.
Responsibilities
- Own regional performance across OTD, OTA, LOD, lane reliability, and service impact lanes.
- Ensure adherence to standardized linehaul cut-off times and execution windows.
- Act as regional escalation point for service disruptions and capacity constraints.
Skills
Job description
6300 Highlands Pkwy SE, Smyrna, GA 30082, USA
OnTrac is hiring a Regional Manager of Linehaul Operations!
Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S.
OnTrac GA-B-001-Atlanta
Smyrna, GA 30082
The expected starting base pay range for this position is $104,800 to $131,000 per year, with full potential base salary range over a successful candidate’s tenure in the position of $104,800 to $157,200 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm
(Hours subject to change depending on business needs)
Up to 20%
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Regional Manager of Linehaul Operations responsible for the end-to-end performance of middle-mile transportation across a defined region. This role owns cost, service reliability, network stability, and risk control for all scheduled, ad-hoc, and contingency linehaul movements between hubs and delivery branches. This leader drives disciplined execution of linehaul plans, ensures on-time departures and arrivals, optimizes capacity utilization, and leads continuous improvement efforts across planning, execution, vendor performance, and yard operations. Success requires strong operational judgment, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to influence across Operations, Network Planning, Fleet, Safety, and Finance.
Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match .
- Flex vacation in states other than CA, CO, IL, MA, MT, and NE, with accruals up to 96 hours for first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hours.
- Two (2) floating holidays per year.
- Paid sick leave*
- Six (6) paid company holidays.
- Two (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leave.
- Additional wellness and employee assistance programs.
Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and company policies.
- 7+ years of experience last mile operations, transportation, linehaul, middle-mile, or network operations.
- 3+ years in a regional or multi-site leadership role.
- Strong understanding of hub-and-spoke logistics models.
- Advanced analytical skills; comfort working with dashboards, KPIs, and operational data.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across functions.
- Own regional performance across On-Time Departures (OTD), On-Time Arrivals (OTA), Left on Dock (LOD), lane reliability, and service impact lanes.
- Ensure adherence to standardized linehaul cut-off times and execution windows.
- Act as the regional escalation point for service disruptions, capacity constraints, and execution failures.
- Manage regional linehaul spend, balancing service reliability with cost efficiency
- Optimize planned vs. actual load fill %, empty miles, ad-hoc lane usage, and lane cancellation rates
- Partner with Network Planning to align linehaul plans to volume forecasts and seasonal demand shifts
- Identify and execute cost-reduction opportunities without degrading service
- Ensure consistent lane execution across hubs, sort centers, and branches
- Monitor outbound dwell time, trailer turns, and yard congestion
- Lead corrective actions for recurring execution gaps (late departures, missed connections, volume rollovers)
- Support contingency planning for weather events, peak periods, and network disruptions
- Oversee linehaul carrier and vendor performance within the region
- Drive accountability through scorecards, audits, and regular performance reviews
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, load quality expectations, and contractual commitments
- Partner with Fleet Operations on tractor/trailer availability, utilization, and maintenance impacts
- Enforce regional standards for:
- Load quality (palletized vs. floor load, bagging lane integrity, false wall compliance)
- Securement and damage prevention
- Partner with Safety and Quality teams to reduce on-road incidents and service failures
- Ensure corrective actions are documented, tracked, and sustained
- Lead and develop Regional Linehaul Managers, planners, or execution teams as applicable
- Serve as the primary linehaul partner to:
- Hub & Branch Operations
- Network Planning & IE
- Safety, Finance, and Fleet teams
- Champion a culture of integrity, discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Own regional linehaul dashboards and weekly business reviews
- Analyze trends and root causes related to service, cost, and execution gaps
- Drive standardized operating rhythms (daily execution reviews, weekly trend analysis, quarterly deep dives)
- Lead improvement initiatives using Lean / CI principles
- Experience in parcel, e-commerce, or high-volume distribution networks.
- Background in network planning, capacity modeling, or fleet operations.
- Experience supporting peak season planning and execution.
We expect you to operate with integrity and transparency, demonstrate disciplined execution and follow-through, take ownership of outcomes—just activities, proactively identify risks and drive solutions, and build strong partnerships across Operations, Planning, and Support teams.
OnTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
OnTrac is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Lasership, Inc. dba OnTrac Final Mile with its affiliates, including OnTrac Logistics, Inc. (collectively, "OnTrac" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer.
6300 Highlands Pkwy SE, Smyrna, GA 30082, USA
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