Job Title: Logistics Manager
Location: Thornton, IL (onsite - 5 days per week)
Direct Hire / Permanent Role
Job Description:-
Summary:
As the Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational management of the client's trucking operations, retail cartage sales, and FOB HMA sales. Acting as the primary point of contact for the trucking business, you will drive efficiency, profitability, and compliance while cultivating a high-performance culture.
This role includes direct leadership of the Logistics Coordinator, Customer Service Representatives, and the client's drivers.
Key Responsibilities-
Operations & Logistics:
Manage dispatching, fleet capacity, and backhaul logistics for asphalt mix, aggregates, and construction trucks.
Oversee plant scale house operations, raw material inventory, and material dump site compliance.
Financial & Business Performance:
Own P&L management, monitoring costs, profitability, and rate structures.
Expand external hauling opportunities and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Implement cost-saving and process improvement initiatives.
Leadership & Team Development:
Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing logistics team.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.
Safety & Compliance:
Ensure adherence to DOT, OSHA, MSHA, and environmental regulations.
Implement safety training programs and oversee incident reporting.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management:
Serve as the primary liaison for customers, union partners, and third-party haulers.
Develop strong industry relationships and enhance business opportunities.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in construction trucking, road construction, and fleet management.
- Strong financial, analytical, and budgeting skills.
- In-depth knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and MSHA regulations.
- Proficiency in logistics and construction software (Microsoft Office, XBE, Motive, Spectrum, etc.).
- Proven leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilities.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $75000.00/yearly.
