Director Operations Management Jobs in Elgin, IL

Sr. Director, Operations

LOMBARD, IL

About Odyssey Logistics

Odyssey Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain partner helping businesses optimize performance through fully integrated, end-to-end solutions. We connect transportation, technology, and expertise across a broad network of services including 3PL and 4PL managed services, multimodal and intermodal transport, warehousing, trucking, Jones Act Ocean, and customs brokerage, ensuring goods move reliably, efficiently, and intelligently around the world.

Today, Odyssey supports more than 6,000 customers globally, delivering scalable, data driven solutions across complex supply chains. What started with a single client has grown into a dynamic, evolving organization focused on performance, precision, and long-term partnership.

What Sets Us Apart:

Our work is complex, fast moving, and highly collaborative. Success here requires people who think strategically, operate with urgency, and navigate across functions to solve real business challenges. We value individuals who take ownership, challenge the status quo, and turn insight into action.

Our culture is grounded in five core values: Win Together, Innovate Boldly, Drive Results, Customer Centric, and Guide with Care. These are not just principles; they shape how we make decisions, partner with customers, and show up for each other.

At Odyssey, you are not just part of a company; you are part of building what comes next.

The Role:

Work Model: Hybrid

Travel Requirements: Yes, overnight travel up to 50%

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes, oversight of 1-3 direct reports

Reports to: Division Sr. VP

*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed.

Summary / Primary Role:

The Sr. Director, Operations plans and directs activities, policies, objectives, and initiatives for the Business Unit within the Intermodal Division according to the mission of the Division, ensuring the Business Unit meets budgeted financial goals and objectives.

What You’ll Do:

We are seeking a strategic operations leader to plan and direct the Business Unit's policies, objectives, and initiatives, driving financial performance, operational excellence, and a strong leadership culture across the Intermodal Division.

• Operations Leadership & Talent Development
  • Provide leadership, direction, and vision to operations personnel to achieve BU annual revenue, service, and growth objectives, motivating direct reports to achieve EBITDA targets and maximize profitability.
  • Utilize continuous improvement methodologies to build a culture focused on employee safety, quality, and cost effectiveness, while supporting talent acquisition, employee development, and succession planning across the division.
• Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Lead and execute the strategic direction for the Business Unit in alignment with the organization's long-term goals, directing operational initiatives to grow the business, ensure financial strength, and drive efficiencies.
  • Identify top-line growth initiatives and carry out approved business and operational plans, programs, and strategy, including full administrative, financial, and sales responsibility in support of corporate vision.
• Team Culture & Performance Management
  • Create and inspire a team environment grounded in open communication, setting clear goals, delegating tasks, and holding team members accountable for performance.
  • Partner with Human Resources to identify training needs and ensure coaching is provided, listening to team feedback and resolving issues or conflicts as they arise.
• Cross-Divisional Collaboration
  • Liaise and collaborate with all members of Odyssey leadership.
  • Work with other division leaders to drive synergies across the organization.
• Strategic Compliance & Reporting
  • Create strategic plans to meet goals set forth by the Division President, Corporate Office, and applicable regulations, leading compliance with Company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Programs as well as government regulations.
  • Provide regular updates to the Division President and Corporate Office regarding Business Unit activities, including strategy and financial performance.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related area required
• 5-10 years of progressive operations management experience in the metals/intermodal industry
• Well-established people leadership skills spanning organizational levels, with proven ability to formulate organizational vision and strategy and lead a team in achieving it
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles, with expertise in interpreting contracts and customer negotiations
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills, with strong knowledge of industry best practices in logistics and demonstrated ability to apply Continuous Improvement methodologies

• Knowledge of Federal, State, OSHA, and EPA regulations required; this is a safety-sensitive position subject to 5-panel drug testing, including marijuana

Compensation & Schedule Details:

Base Pay Range: $170,000 to $190,000 [annual]

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Commission Eligible: No

As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, Odyssey provides a range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other relevant factors. The salary range for this position may be lower or higher in different markets.

No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• A choice of medical plans with FSA and HSA options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Health & Wellness Program
• Discounts with Preferred Vendors

At Odyssey, we believe the best ideas come from people with different skills, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate every candidate based on the qualifications needed for the role, while also valuing the unique strengths, curiosity, and fresh thinking each person brings. Our commitment to inclusion helps fuel innovation and enables us to deliver smarter, more creative solutions for our customers. We are proud to be a workplace where everyone is treated with respect, given equal opportunity to succeed, and encouraged to contribute in meaningful ways. All employment decisions are based on merit, without regard to race or ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers