Senior Logistics Ops Leader | Drive Efficiency & Growth

URS Group; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Telehealth services

401(k) with company match

PTO: vacation, sick, personal, jury, &

6 paid holidays

New vehicle supplier discounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

United Road is seeking a Senior Logistics Operations Manager to lead the logistics team and drive the operation's profitability. This role focuses on daily operations, staffing, customer relationships, and efficient capacity use.

You will oversee supervisors and managers, collaborate with leadership, customers, and stakeholders, and work on initiatives to improve revenue and efficiency across the logistics unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with 7+ years of management in transportation.
• Proficient with transportation management systems, load boards, routing/dispatch tools, and Excel.
• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Staff logistics operations to meet workload demands.
• Direct and oversee management across operations.
• Monitor costs, equipment use, and revenue performance.
• Collaborate with terminal operations to maximize capacity.
• Ensure timely, efficient freight delivery and resolve issues.
• Oversee hiring, performance management, and coaching.
• Share updates with leadership on staffing, inventory, budgets, revenue and risks.
• Mentor supervisors and managers.
• Lead projects and implement new processes.
• Promote use of company technologies and services externally.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

People management

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Decision making

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Transportation management systems

Load boards

Routing/Dispatch tools

Microsoft Excel

DOT/FMCSA regulations knowledge

Job description

United Road is seeking a Senior Logistics Operations Manager to lead the logistics team and drive the operation's profitability. This role focuses on daily operations, staffing, customer relationships, and efficient capacity use.

You will oversee supervisors and managers, collaborate with leadership, customers, and stakeholders, and work on initiatives to improve revenue and efficiency across the logistics unit.