Sr. Yard Operations Manager (Bilingual English/Korean)

FNS, Inc.; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision PPO Insurance

Life, STD, LTD Insurance

Paid Time Off

Additional Paid time off

Years of Service Awards

Education Assistant Program

Job summary

FNS, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Yard Operations Manager in Matteson, IL to lead day-to-day yard and warehouse activities. You will oversee trailer receiving, staging, parking, and dispatch, while coordinating transportation to meet schedules and control costs.

The role requires 5+ years in yard/warehouse operations, strong leadership, and fluency in Korean and English. A focus on safety regulations for battery storage and transportation is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in yard/warehouse operations.
• Experience managing a team of 10+ employees.
• Knowledge of safety regulations for battery storage/transportation.
• Fluency in Korean and English (verbal and written).
• Proficiency in WMS/TMS and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily yard operations, trailers receiving, staging, parking, and dispatch.
• Coordinate transportation resources to support yard operations and capacity.
• Monitor KPIs, yard capacity, equipment utilization, and safety compliance.
• Provide training, coaching, and leadership to team members.

Skills

Team management

Operations coordination

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

bilingual Korean/English

Tools

WMS

TMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Since its inception in 1995, FNS has been focused on providing the best total logistics services by implementing our core values: trust, communication, team play, challenge, and balance. Through trust, we can be a logistics partner that customers trust with a diverse group that works together based on a strong, unified belief. By communicating with and accommodating the voices of customers and co-workers we can deliver the best services. Our team play is enhanced by the appreciation and cooperation with each other with a focus on a singular goal. Challenging the status quo and innovating, FNS is unafraid of failure and strives to develop and improve our processes. Work-life balance strives to provide individuals with happiness to achieve and grow together.

For 2025, we have set out to become one of the nation’s top 25 logistics companies with more than $1,500M in sales, with the best employee and customer satisfaction, and a network of over 100 different partners.

To achieve our goals, there is an emphasis on three traits of work. We promote a family-like working environments allow us to help promote every member’s work-life balance, allowing us to develop cooperation and care for one another like family. We are nominated by our customers whom we can grow with based on a trusting relationship between our services and our customers. We specialize fields of work where professionals can nurture their talent, and we focus on every member’s work-life balance so that members may cooperate and care for each other like family. Our core values are integral to the success and growth of FNS.

To Discover more, please visit our website at http://www.fnsusa.com

Type: Full-Time

Location: Matteson, IL (Location subject to change within the surrounding area.)

Responsibilities

1. Yard Operations Management

• Oversee daily yard operations to ensure smooth and efficient workflows.
• Manage trailer receiving, staging, parking, and dispatch activities.
• Optimize yard space utilization and ensure proper trailer placement.
• Monitor daily operational volumes and yard capacity.
• Coordinate yard activities to meet customer requirements and operational schedules.

2. Transportation & Capacity Management

• Coordinate transportation resources to support daily yard operations.
• Monitor truck and driver availability to maintain sufficient transportation capacity.
• Develop plans to accommodate increased shipment volumes and business growth.
• Coordinate with carriers and dispatch teams to minimize delays and improve operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to optimize transportation costs and equipment utilization.
• Supervise daily tasks and responsibilities of yard team members.
• Assign workloads and establish clear roles and responsibilities.
• Evaluate employee performance and productivity.
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to team members.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with yard safety procedures and company policies.
• Conduct regular yard inspections to identify potential safety hazards.
• Ensure proper trailer parking, movement, and equipment handling.
• Investigate and promptly report accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Implement corrective actions to prevent recurring safety issues.
• Maintain effective communication with customers, carriers, and warehouse personnel.
• Coordinate daily operational requirements and resolve service-related issues.
• Respond promptly to customer requests and operational disruptions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with transportation partners.
• Ensure service quality and customer satisfaction.

6. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including operational volume, on-time performance, and productivity.
• Track yard capacity, trailer inventory, and equipment utilization.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Analyze operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Report major issues, risks, and improvement plans to management.

7. Cost Control & Operational Efficiency

• Monitor operational expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Optimize labor allocation, yard space, and transportation resources.
• Reduce unnecessary trailer movements, waiting times, and equipment downtime.
• Evaluate operational processes to improve productivity and cost efficiency.
• Support budget planning and cost management initiatives.

8. Business Growth & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to expand yard operations and transportation capacity.
• Develop plans to support increased customer volumes and future business expansion.
• Establish standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and enhance existing processes.
• Assess operational risks and develop contingency plans.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen service quality and competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of 10 or more employees.
• 5+ years of experience in yard or warehouse operations, preferably in battery or hazardous materials logistics.
• Strong understanding of logistics operations, transportation coordination, and inventory management.
• Knowledge of safety regulations applicable to battery storage and transportation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and standard office software.
• Fluency in Korean and English, both verbal and written, is required.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is between $130,000–$160,000 yearly, and your base salary will depend on your experiences, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits (Full-Time ONLY)

• Health, Dental, and Vision PPO Insurance
• Life, STD, LTD Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Additional Paid time off (Bereavement, Wedding, Birth of a Child, etc.)
• Years of Service Awards
• Education Assistant Program (Based on Eligibility)

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