🚛✈️ Operations Manager Lead & Innovate in Global Freight Forwarding!

Company: FreightTAS LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 21, 2025

Job Description:

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🚛✈️ Operations Manager Lead & Innovate in Global Freight Forwarding!
📍 Location: Chicago - 💰 $75K - $90K Base + Top-Tier Benefits

🔹 Are you an experienced logistics leader looking to take your career to the next level?
🔹 Do you thrive in fast-paced international freight forwarding environments?
🔹 Join a global industry leader and drive operational excellence in Air & Ocean Freight!

🔥 What s in It for You?
✅ Competitive Salary: $75K - $90K base (DOE) + performance-based incentives
✅ Outstanding Benefits: 401K, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PTO, Car Allowance
✅ Exciting Leadership Role: Lead & shape import/export operations for a top-tier global logistics provider
✅ Career Growth: Opportunity to work with a high-performing international network
✅ Make an Impact: Standardize processes, optimize performance & drive operational success

🌍 About the Company
Our client is a global leader in logistics & supply chain management, providing comprehensive freight forwarding solutions across international borders. With state-of-the-art technology, a vast network, and industry-leading expertise, they ensure seamless, efficient, and cost-effective transportation worldwide.

📦 Your Role: Operations Manager
As an Operations Manager, you will oversee and optimize import/export functions, including ocean, air, and customs brokerage activities. Your leadership will be crucial in streamlining operations, improving process flows, and managing back-office teams to ensure top-tier performance.

🛠 Key Responsibilities:
✔ Lead & oversee international air & ocean import/export operations
✔ Manage & train staff to ensure high efficiency & compliance
✔ Standardize operating procedures & performance metrics to optimize workflows
✔ Support back-office operations teams to ensure smooth execution
✔ Enhance customs brokerage processes and maintain regulatory compliance
✔ Strengthen relationships with domestic transportation carriers, ports, and rail networks
✔ Interface with clients to support business growth & retention

🎯 What We re Looking For:
✔ 10+ years of experience in international freight forwarding (Air & Ocean)
✔ Deep knowledge of customs brokerage, import/export compliance, and global trade logistics
✔ Proven leadership skills experience in staff management, training & operational oversight
✔ Strong industry connections & knowledge of U.S. transportation markets (rail, ports, carriers)
✔ Tech-savvy with experience in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook
✔ Excellent communication & customer service skills ability to engage with clients & stakeholders
✔ Detail-oriented, problem solver, and process improvement mindset

🚀 Why You Should Apply?
✨ Work for a global industry leader be part of a company that sets the standard in freight forwarding
✨ Competitive salary + full benefits package financial stability & growth opportunities
✨ Exciting leadership role make a direct impact on operations & process improvements
✨ Career advancement opportunities grow with a fast-paced, expanding organization

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