MT Operations Manager

Posted 2 Days Ago
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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
74K-108K Annually
Mid level
Information Technology • Logistics • Software • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
Manage logistics, transportation, and customer service for enterprise clients while building client relationships, resolving issues, monitoring financial and productivity KPIs, and leading continuous improvement. Recruit, coach, train, and manage logistics teams, communicate industry trends, and drive operational excellence. The role requires logistics industry experience, team leadership, analytical problem-solving, organizational skills, and a track record of improving client processes.
Summary Generated by Built In
Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers, handling crucial tasks so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively.

As an MT Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Operations:

  • Strategically plan and manage logistics, transportation, and customer service for Enterprise clients.
  • Build relationships with Clients through constant contact and advocacy by offering advice, solutions, and proactive issue management.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives with clients.
  • Monitor, improve and report upon key performance indicators including financial performance of accounts and team productivity.
  • Conduct market research to proactively communicate industry trends that will impact a client’s business.

Management:

  • Identify and develop talent through coaching, mentoring and performance management
  • Provide operational excellence by training, developing, and managing your team on a daily basis.
  • Coach team members to grow and succeed in their roles.

The Operations Manager position is well-suited for you if you are:

  • A Planner: Communicating with client on higher level goals/initiatives to help service their business needs.
  • A Problem Solver: Creatively problem solve day to day.
  • A Motivator: Being able to celebrate big wins for team/clients when it comes to operations.

Qualified candidates will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree or similar work experience
  • 3-5 years’ experience in the logistics industry
  • Experience leading a team of logistics specialists 
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
  • The ability to become trusted advisor of the client
  • A proven track record of continuous process improvement for clients

What we Offer:

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, and 401K
  • Various incentive packages
  • Advancement and growth potential
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Hybrid work schedule

Work environment/physical demands summary:

This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. #LI-RJ

Benefits

For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.

Compensation

$73,987.00-107,576.00 per year

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in the logistics industry
  • Experience leading a team of logistics specialists
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to become a trusted advisor to clients
  • Proven track record of continuous process improvement for clients

Echo Global Logistics Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Echo Global Logistics and has not been reviewed or approved by Echo Global Logistics.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health, vision, and dental coverage with PPO or HDHP options, telehealth via MDLive, and an EAP are highlighted as robust. Reported benefit ratings place core healthcare features above average relative to other areas.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding/parental leave and family supports like a Care.com membership are prominently offered. Parental leave is consistently described as a strong aspect of the package.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness perks such as Peloton access, gym discounts, volunteer time off, and pet insurance broaden the offering. These lifestyle benefits are positioned as notable strengths alongside core coverage.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
2,600 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Echo is a leading provider of technology-enabled business process outsourcing, serving the transportation and logistics needs of our clients. Our proprietary web-based technology, dedicated service teams and robust procurement power enables our clients to see significant transportation savings while receiving best-in-class service.

Why Work With Us

At Echo you don’t just have a job—you have a career. Passion for what you do keeps you on the road to success. It’s teamwork and relationships that make our team truly successful. The chance to work alongside friends, have your voice heard, and be mentored by those who genuinely want to see you grow and thrive makes every day even better.

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