Yard Operations Manager (Bilingual English/Korean)

FNS, Inc.; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

STD Insurance

LTD Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Wedding Leave

Birth Leave

Years of Service Award

Education Assistance

Job summary

FNS, Inc. in Matteson, IL is seeking a hands-on yard operations leader to manage the battery storage yard, coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, and oversee safety compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in yard or warehouse operations, with emphasis on battery logistics and hazardous materials handling. You will lead yard staff, optimize inventory control, and collaborate with transportation partners to meet delivery schedules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in yard or warehouse operations, preferably in battery or hazardous materials logistics.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Fluency in Korean and English, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of safety regulations applicable to battery storage and transportation.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the battery storage yard.
• Coordinate the pickup of finished battery products from the manufacturing plant.
• Oversee inbound transportation and the unloading of batteries at the storage yard.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Schedule and oversee outbound trucking services in accordance with LG's sales orders.
• Ensure timely shipment dispatch in accordance with customer delivery schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory requirements, particularly those related to hazardous materials handling.
• Lead and manage yard personnel to maintain high productivity and operational excellence.
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and cost control.

Skills

Logistics operations

Inventory management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Hazardous materials handling

WMS

TMS

Office software

Korean language

English language

Tools

WMS

TMS

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 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

• Manage daily operations of the battery storage yard.
• Coordinate the pickup of finished battery products from the manufacturing plant.
• Oversee inbound transportation and the unloading of batteries at the storage yard.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Schedule and oversee outbound trucking services in accordance with LG's sales orders.
• Ensure timely shipment dispatch in accordance with customer delivery schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory requirements, particularly those related to hazardous materials handling.
• Lead and manage yard personnel to maintain high productivity and operational excellence.
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and cost control.

Qualifications

• 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 $110,000–$130,000 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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