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The Operations Manager serves as a key leader within ATS Logistics, responsible for driving profitable growth, operational excellence, and strategic execution across assigned business segments. This position has direct accountability for revenue growth, gross margin performance, operating expenses, customer satisfaction, and overall financial results.

The Operations Manager develops and executes business strategies that maximize profitability, improve operational efficiency, strengthen customer and carrier partnerships, and support long-term organizational growth. Working closely with Sales, Customer Service, Pricing, and Executive Leadership, this role leads high-performing teams while ensuring the delivery of innovative transportation solutions and exceptional service.

This position exercises broad leadership responsibility over personnel, operational processes, financial performance, business development support, carrier strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve company objectives and create sustainable competitive advantages.

• Lead all operational activities for assigned ATS Logistics divisions, ensuring alignment with company vision, strategic priorities, and growth objectives.
• Develop and execute annual business plans, operational strategies, and performance initiatives designed to increase revenue, improve margins, and maximize profitability.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Executive Leadership to identify new business opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and expand market share.
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic recommendations regarding resource allocation, operational improvements, capacity planning, and market opportunities.

• Maintain full profit and loss responsibility for assigned operations.
• Develop, manage, and monitor operating budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics.
• Drive revenue growth through effective pricing support, carrier utilization strategies, capacity management, and operational efficiencies.
• Analyze financial, operational, and market data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure effective cost management while maintaining exceptional service quality and customer satisfaction.

• Direct transportation and logistics operations to ensure efficient execution, superior service levels, and achievement of financial objectives.
• Continuously evaluate operational processes and implement improvements that enhance productivity, quality, scalability, and profitability.
• Develop, implement, and maintain operational policies, procedures, and best practices across assigned teams.
• Oversee carrier procurement, carrier utilization, load board management, and transportation execution strategies to optimize margin performance.
• Manage contract compliance, operational risk, claims resolution, and service recovery efforts.
• Leverage technology and data analytics to improve operational effectiveness and decision-making.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key customers, carriers, and business partners.
• Collaborate on customer pricing initiatives, RFQs, RFPs, contract negotiations, and transportation solution design.
• Ensure service commitments are consistently met while proactively addressing customer concerns and opportunities.
• Promote customer retention and growth through exceptional operational execution and relationship management.
• Foster strong carrier partnerships that support service excellence, capacity availability, and sustainable financial performance.

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop operations personnel to achieve individual and organizational performance objectives.
• Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability measures for assigned teams.
• Direct workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, training, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Manage employee performance, recognition programs, corrective actions, and career advancement opportunities.
• Promote a culture of engagement, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure alignment with ATS values, leadership competencies, and organizational priorities.

• Champion operational innovation, process optimization, and technology adoption initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional projects focused on increasing efficiency, improving customer experience, reducing costs, and enhancing profitability.
• Evaluate emerging market trends, transportation technologies, and industry best practices to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Drive organizational change initiatives that improve operational performance and support long-term business growth.

• Represent ATS Logistics professionally with customers, carriers, vendors, and industry partners.
• Support company-wide initiatives and strategic business objectives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, or a related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive transportation, logistics, brokerage, supply chain, or operations management experience.
• Three (3) or more years of leadership experience managing teams and operational performance.
• Demonstrated success managing financial performance, budgets, revenue growth, gross margin improvement, and operational profitability.
• Strong understanding of transportation operations, carrier management, pricing strategies, and logistics processes.
• Proven ability to lead operational improvements, business transformation initiatives, and organizational change.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities with customers, employees, and executive leadership.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, transportation management systems (TMS), and operational analytics tools.

• Experience managing multi-functional logistics, brokerage, or transportation operations.
• Experience supporting sales growth initiatives and strategic customer development.
• Advanced knowledge of transportation markets, carrier procurement, and operational analytics.

Carries out leadership and management responsibilities in accordance with ATS policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, coaching, mentoring, performance management, employee development, workforce planning, recognition, disciplinary action, and succession planning.

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate, listen, and interact with others. The employee frequently remains in a stationary position and regularly operates computer and office equipment. Occasional standing, walking, reaching, and travel may be required.

• Base Salary Range: $50,000-$75,000annually, depending on qualifications, relevant experience, leadership scope, business impact, and geographic market factors.
• Annual Incentive Opportunity: Eligible for performance-based incentive compensation tied to individual, team, operational, revenue, margin, and company performance.
• Total compensation opportunity is designed to reward leadership effectiveness, profitable growth, operational excellence, employee development, and achievement of strategic objectives.

ATS is committed to supporting employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support overall health, financial security, and professional growth.

Eligible employees may participate in:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, where applicable
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness initiatives and employee well-being resources
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Leadership development and training programs
• Employee recognition and incentive programs

Benefits eligibility and plan details are subject to company policy and plan provisions.

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: In Person

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel as business needs require.

ATS Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive and contribute to organizational success.