Operations Manager - Planning

Operations Manager - Planning Tucker Freight Lines - 4.0 Milan, IL Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $80,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Operational cost reduction Microsoft Excel Operations management Employee retention Mid-level Supply chain transportation management Fleet management Dispatching Schedule management Mentoring Transportation planning Productivity software Freight Leadership Team motivation (leadership skill) Communication skills Technical Proficiency Commercial vehicle Full Job Description The Operations Manager - Planning will play a critical leadership role in overseeing day-to-day operations of our local fleet and planners. This position is responsible for ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective fleet utilization while leading and developing planners to optimize scheduling, routing, and customer service delivery.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor the planners to create efficient schedules and routing plans that meet customer needs and maximize fleet productivity. Partner with customer service and sales teams to align planning with service commitments. Implement best practices in fleet management, planning, and dispatch operations. Manage dispatch to pick up and deliver loads to customers and vendors on time Track freight numbers to ensure all trucks are moving and accounted for Ensure accurate information is in the system by the team frequently monitoring PTAs (projected time of availability) and ETAs (estimated time of arrival) Coordinate with TFL's maintenance department to schedule repairs and services as needed Analyze operational data to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and service improvement. Embrace and enforce our commitment to TFL's core values - Safety, Service, Positive Attitude, & Respect Supervise, coach, and develop direct reports Handles discipline and termination of employees as necessary Support strategies that improve driver retention Performs other duties as assigned In-depth knowledge of the trucking industry, and commercial motor vehicle operations Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and inspire teams Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft word, excel, etc. Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills Must be a self-starter and have a positive, "can-do" attitude Travel to other terminals as needed Proven experience in planning commercial motor vehicles