District Manager - Southeast Wisconsin/Northern Illinois Area
Aldi 4.3
Area manager job in Waukegan, IL
Elevate your leadership, responsibility and results-driven mindset to new heights with ALDI. After 44-weeks of training, District Managers take on the multi-million dollar responsibility of overseeing the operations of up to six stores. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll collaborate closely with store management to deliver exceptional customer service, achieve operational excellence and drive impressive sales growth. With ambitious plans to add 800 new stores by 2028, ALDI will provide you with the professional development and advancement opportunities you've been looking for.
Roles within this division cover these areas: Northern Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin
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Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $95,000
Signing Bonus: $5,000
Salary Increases: Year 2 $110,000 | Year 3 - $120,000 | Year 4 - $130,000
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
Assesses, establishes, and implements appropriate store staffing levels with input from direct reports.
Works with direct reports to develop and implement action plans that will improve operating results.
Ensures adherence to company merchandising plans.
Plans and conducts regularly scheduled meetings with direct reports.
Assures the training, development, and performance of their team's staff to retain a motivated, professional workforce that achieves their career objectives.
Recruits and recommends qualified employees for their team's staff positions.
Approves all time-off requests for direct reports.
Establishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to assure mutual understanding of desired results; resolves internal or external barriers that prohibit successful goal achievement.
Understands the overarching company strategy, as well as communicates and models the core values, of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employees.
Reviews and analyzes the competitive pricing within the district and keeps leadership informed of ALDI's competitive pricing position.
Provides product feedback to leadership, including making recommendations regarding new items to carry or those that should be discontinued.
Coordinates with direct reports in the recruitment and interviewing of applicants.
Confers with direct reports regarding the advancement of store personnel and when considering the discharge or discipline of store personnel.
Supports direct reports in conducting store meetings.
Consults with leadership on the development of their team's strategy.
Advises leadership to source external vendors for applicable services when appropriate.
Liaises with regions to ensure timely and efficient communication flow.
Consults with the business to effectively design and streamline applicable processes within the organization.
Keeps up-to-date on external best practices and relevant changes to their field/area; communicates updates to leadership.
Ensures that store personnel comply with the company's customer satisfaction guidelines.
Oversees and manages the appropriate resolution of operational customer concerns by store management.
Ensures that store management monitors store conditions, equipment, and employee performance to maintain a safe environment for employees, customers, and vendors.
Oversees and manages stores' compliance with established policies and procedures within the district, as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Oversees and manages the achievement of store payroll budgets and total loss results; ensures that results achieved are within district budget.
Review and analyzes store personnel's adherence to inventory procedures, product handling guidelines, and cash control policies and procedures to minimize losses.
Conducts store inventory counts and cash audits according to guidelines.
Manages their team by driving projects and tasks to completion through effective prioritization, work planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Identifies cost-saving opportunities and potential process improvements.
Serves as the primary link between their team's staff and leadership to assure understanding of company goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvement.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.
Job Qualifications:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Develops rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports.
Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.
Ability to facilitate group involvement when conducting meetings.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
Negotiation skills.
Conflict management skills.
Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the products and services of the company.
Problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
Gives attention to detail and follow instructions.
Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
Knowledge of human resource management and the ability to manage store personnel relating to recruitment, selection, training, development, motivation, retention, and separation.
Travel:
Daily.
Local.
Company Car.
$95k yearly 2d ago
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Plant Manager
Culligan International 4.3
Area manager job in Libertyville, IL
Plant Manager
Supervisor: Senior Director of Operations
Description: The Plant Manager focuses on effectively leading an operations team to achieve daily production, warehousing, quality, cost and delivery requirements to support the business operating plan. This is a "Player-Coach" role responsible for delivering high-level individual work while simultaneously overseeing & developing the team. This position is expected to develop and maintain adequate staffing and capacity plans across all plant operations - responsible for both IL & CA sites. The Plant Manager must be able to positively manage a skilled workforce by collaborating with multi-functional teams as well as assessing talent development. Most importantly, this candidate will create a lean culture which embraces change and focus on continuous operational improvements. The ideal candidate will effectively manage a highly complex engineered-to-order environment and possess the ability to quickly identify gaps, design and implement processes, and lead an empowered team.
Responsibilities:
Oversees planning, budgeting, scheduling, production and overall quality of the products produced
Develop business plans, staffing plans and forecasts (implementing lean manufacturing concepts)
Direct production to ensure cost effectiveness and safety, quality, accuracy and performance standards
Expert “hands-on” knowledge of manufacturing process
Oversee the management of warehouse/shipping operations
Coordinate with HR Business Partner on Human Capital Strategy, employee relations as well as development
Continuously review and improve operational productivity
Facilitate problem solving within departments and cross functionally
Plan, organize, and direct plant operations to ensure the company's strategic goals are met in a timely, cost-effective manner that provides optimum quality and on-time customer delivery
Prepare and submit operating reports to management to inform and recommend methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Promote employee engagement and talent development through feedback and long term development
Research and implement investments in technology, equipment or systems that will enhance the plant's production capabilities to optimize production, improve efficiency and reduce conversion cost
Push the improvement of processes using Lean tools and by creating and sustaining a continuous improvement environment
Review manufacturing methods and develop product/process/ system strategies to meet company objectives for quality, cost, responsiveness and growth
Gain appropriate outside resources to ensure the annual business plan and planned projects are realized
Drive operational excellence, Lean tools, best practices, and continuous improvement
This is a hands-on leadership role where the manager will balance strategic oversight with individual execution
Other tasks assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or an operations related field or equivalent operation experience
Minimum of 7 years of progressive manufacturing management experience - including both execution and leadership/mentorship
5 years managing and directing the activities of supervisors and developing people
10% travel is required
Knowledge of supply chain and logistics strongly beneficial
Target Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 salary a year with the opportunity for eligible employees to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company's bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k).
Benefits:
Competitive salary and bonus.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Opportunity to work with a market leader in water treatment solutions.
$110k-150k yearly 4d ago
Training and Performance Manager
Insight Global
Area manager job in Chicago, IL
Required Skills & Experience
-Experience working alongside leadership standing up a new warehouse -Deliver in-person training sessions to onboard new employees, ensuring proficiency in company systems and operational processes.
- Proven experience in training, performance management, or learning and development within logistics, warehousing, or supply chain
-Regularly assess training effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance learning outcomes and operational performance
-Train employees on Power BI usage to support KPI tracking and daily workflow optimization.
-Certify staff on system modules and provide ongoing training as enhancements and new features are introduced.
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Training and Performance Manager to lead the development and execution of training programs at our clients new 1 million square foot warehouse. This role is critical to ensuring the clients workforce is fully equipped to meet operational demands and deliver exceptional service in a dynamic third-party logistics (3PL) environment. He/She will be a key member of the leadership team, so they will be responsible for building and maintaining a high-performance culture through strategic training initiatives, performance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. This candidate will work with Operations and Information Technology to understand best practices within the network and help to implement those processes globally.
$83k-114k yearly est. 4d ago
Supply Chain and Operations Consulting- Senior Manager- SAP Extended Warehouse Management
Accenture 4.7
Area manager job in Milwaukee, WI
We Are:The Accenture Supply Chain & Operations Logistics team is redefining how companies innovate within the supply chain. Our Logistics practice delivers cutting-edge transportation and logistics solutions, helping clients streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction through digital transformation. Practitioners in Logistics team build and deliver Warehousing & Transportation solutions, driving flexibility, insights, and agility in supply chains across industries.
You Are:A logistics transformation expert with a deep understanding in Warehousing and/or Transportation solutions and a proven track record in the end-to-end value chain. You bring strategic insight and analytical expertise to integrate digital logistics capabilities into real-world solutions. Your strengths include the ability to lead teams and engage clients, fostering projects that meet unique client needs with sustainable solutions.
The Work:
+ Define and implement logistics transformation strategies using SAP Digital Supply Chain solutions.
+ Develop and oversee functional designs and manage hand-offs with technical development teams.
+ Lead full-cycle SAP Digital Supply Chain transformations, from blueprinting and configuration to testing and go-live.
+ Collaborate with clients and Accenture teams to design logistics solutions for resilient and sustainable supply chains.
+ Act as the primary SAP Supply Chain capability contact and support project governance.
+ Mentor Accenture's Supply Chain & Operations Logistics team members, building domain expertise.
+ Contribute to business development, proposal submissions, and client presentations.
+ Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
Here's What You Need:
+ Minimum of 7 years in logistics and transportation, including SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) project leadership roles.
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or at least 10 years of work experience in lieu of a degree.
Bonus Points If:
+ You have strong SAP EWM configuration, integration, and deployment experience with multiple full-cycle implementations across various Industries.
+ You are known in the market by partners, customers, and SAP as a thought leader in supply chain.
+ You have experience with cloud platforms and integrating SAP EWM with cloud solutions and/or Warehouse automation hardware providers.
+ You possess strong analytical skills for improving warehouse efficiency, network productivity, and cost management.
+ You excel in using the latest digital technologies such as GenAI to enhance logistics and warehousing operations.
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
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Cleveland $122,700 to $270,600
Colorado $132,500 to $292,200
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Illinois $122,700 to $292,200
Maryland $132,500 to $292,200
Massachusetts $132,500 to $311,200
Minnesota $132,500 to $292,200
New York/New Jersey $122,700 to $338,300
Washington $141,100 to $311,200
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$106k-139k yearly est. 4d ago
Market Service Manager
Makita U.S.A., Inc. 4.3
Area manager job in Chicago, IL
Power Up Your Career with Makita USA!!!
At Makita USA, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. When you join Makita, you become part of a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented culture that values hard work and dedication.
Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years, we have built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A., with offices in Reno, NV, Wilmer, TX, and Flowery Branch, GA, has brought Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the National Market Service Manager, exercises independent judgment in correlation with Sales initiatives to provide sales support and quality service in a timely and accurate manner on all Makita products through various methods to Target End Users and key Makita Dealers. Responsible for managing service initiatives in support of ongoing conversion strategies, providing after-sales service support through various methods and programs.
Salary $80,000 - $90,000 per year plus bonus potential
Essential Job Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to satisfactory standards. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Embraces and promotes brand values while delivering customer care principles.
Works together with the Sales Team to develop and implement strategies in the marketplace that result in conversions.
Builds and maintains business relationships with Target End Users, Key Dealers, ASCs, and purchasing contacts to provide good communication and consistent follow-up resulting in quick action and attentive service.
Provides feedback to the Sales Team concerning new jobs, core products, purchase opportunities, as well as any competitive activities taking place in the assigned territory.
Professionally presents features and benefits of Makita products, providing sales support, technical PK assistance, and training to Target Users and Key Dealers.
Travels throughout the assigned territory to conduct in-person service calls regularly, including prospective customers. Communication may occur via phone, email, or text.
Displays or demonstrates products using samples or catalogs and emphasizes features and benefits.
Communicates daily with the Territory Sales Manager and weekly with the District Sales Manager; also meets weekly with the Sales Team to review strategies and discuss territory opportunities.
Prepares weekly and monthly activity reports for the assigned territory.
Presents, discusses, and understands Corporate Sales Programs.
Coordinates customer training by scheduling and assisting with demo events, shows, etc., within the assigned territory and upon management request.
Investigates customer problems and acts or alerts appropriate personnel to resolve issues promptly.
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Skills Required
Creativity & Detail Orientation - Generates creative solutions and demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly.
Technical Skills - Continuously builds product knowledge and repair skills; shares expertise with others. Maintains general knowledge of power tools and their applications and provides product recommendations. Responds to technical inquiries and provides training as needed.
Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs, solicits feedback, and provides timely service and assistance.
Interpersonal Skills - Listens effectively, de-escalates customer frustrations, and provides service solutions.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly, listens actively, and demonstrates group presentation skills.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits for grammar and spelling; gathers and records numerical data; reads and interprets written information.
Planning & Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities daily; uses time efficiently; sets goals and develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect, and follows through on commitments.
Adaptability - Handles frequent change, delays, and unexpected events by adjusting approach as needed.
Language Skills - Reads, analyzes, and interprets technical service diagrams and repair manuals; presents information and responds to questions from managers, customers, and the public.
Computer Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, content management systems, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Bilingual - Spanish preferred.
Applicants must live in or near the assigned territory.
Must be able to safely operate a moving vehicle.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This position works out of a company vehicle and makes several stops throughout the day.
Travel
Occasional travel is expected, including overnight stays.
Education and/or Experience Desired
The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
Bachelor's degree in business management or sales (preferred but not required).
Minimum of three years of previous management experience in sales or service.
Valid driver's license with a safe driving history.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential job functions:
Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Regular standing, walking, stooping, bending, and reaching above the head.
Frequent sitting.
Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 70 pounds.
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs.
Continuous reach to sort miscellaneous items.
Physically and mentally able to work in environments with strict deadlines and multiple projects.
Our Benefits Include:
🔹 Health & Wellness
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice
💰 Financial Security
Competitive pay & performance-based incentives
Branded company vehicle provided
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Basic Term Life insurance is 100% company paid
Long term Disability Coverage 100% company paid
Disability Coverage
Voluntary Coverage: Critical illness, accidental, hospital indemnity, whole life and supplemental life plans.
⏳Work-Life Balance
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)
Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories - because we know you love quality tools!
🚀Career Growth & Development
Training programs
Tuition reimbursement
Internal promotion opportunities
Collaborative, innovative work environment
Join Makita USA and power up your career with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence!
📢 Explore Opportunities & Apply Today!
Disclaimer
This description reflects management's assessment of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. It is intended as a guideline and is not an exhaustive list. Management reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities at any time to meet business needs.
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$80k-90k yearly 5d ago
General Manager - Murgado Ford Lincoln of Chicago
Cummins Performance Group 4.6
Area manager job in Chicago, IL
Job Title: General Manager - Murgado Ford of Chicago & Murgado Lincoln of Chicago Employment Type: Full-Time About Murgado Ford of Chicago & Murgado Lincoln of Chicago Murgado Ford of Chicago & Murgado Lincoln of Chicago are high-performance dealerships committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences across our Sales, Service, Parts, and F&I departments. We're driven by a culture of integrity, continuous improvement, and measurable results. We seek a strategic, experienced automotive leader to drive growth and operational excellence.
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Position Summary
The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and daily operations of Murgado Ford of Chicago & Murgado Lincoln of Chicago. This role ensures all departments achieve business targets - including sales volume, profitability, customer satisfaction, and team performance - while maintaining a strong brand presence in the Chicago market.
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Key Responsibilities
• Lead and oversee all dealership operations including Sales, Service, Parts, and Finance & Insurance, ensuring profitable performance and high customer satisfaction.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate department managers and key staff to maintain a high-performing leadership team.
• Establish departmental goals (monthly, quarterly, annual) in alignment with dealership strategy and monitor progress.
• Develop and implement operational plans, strategies, and initiatives to grow revenue and market share.
• Manage financial performance including profit and loss, expense control, and inventory optimization.
• Ensure compliance with relevant automotive retail regulations, manufacturer standards, and internal policies.
• Act as a public ambassador for the dealership, fostering strong community and manufacturer relationships.
• Lead with a customer-centric focus, ensuring excellence in customer service across all touchpoints.
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Qualifications
• Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience in automotive dealership operations, preferably in a General Manager or senior management role.
• Proven track record of achieving sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L and operational budgets.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Deep understanding of automotive sales processes, fixed operations, and customer service standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
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What We Offer
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
• Performance-based incentives and bonuses
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for career advancement within the Murgado Automotive Group
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Apply: Send your resume and cover letter highlighting relevant automotive leadership experience to ****************************** or apply via our careers page.
$89k-113k yearly est. 1d ago
Business Line MV Drives Service Operations Manager - USA
ABB Group 4.6
Area manager job in New Berlin, WI
Purchase Order to Cash process, driving all operational aspects from receiving the PO to the point where all agreed deliverables are accepted. Responsible for all operational metrics like COTD, cash collection, quality, adherence to costs etc. Drivin Operations Manager, Operations, Business, Continuous Improvement, Manager, Service, Manufacturing
$79k-97k yearly est. 3d ago
Central/East Coast Regional Manager
Morrison Express 4.3
Area manager job in Elk Grove Village, IL
(Ideal candidate would be located in the Chicago area.)
Role & Responsibilities:
Overall Leadership:
Lead and support DM's to set and achieve financial, operating, strategic, and other goals for their stations.
Provide hands-on guidance and support to the stations in the areas of sales and operations.
Drive performance of annual business plans and budgets in line with the company's overall long-term objectives and strategies.
Support station management in motivating, developing, and retaining high quality personnel.
Assure Sales Force Management and Operational Excellence initiatives are met.
Maintain and Develop “Key” Customer and Vendor Relationships.
Responsibilities:
Business Development:
Develop and acquire large logistics accounts.
Achieve profitable growth development targets for the Region.
Lead the DM's to achieve Sales Force management and coverage milestones.
Lead and maintain key customer and partner relationships.
Lead and be responsible for Operational Excellence within the Region.
Manage contract logistics opportunity pipeline and responsible for the management and coordination of RFQ responses for contract logistics business.
Actively participate in cross-selling activities to further develop account potential through airfreight, sea freight, road freight, value added products and contract logistics.
Operational Efficiency:
Implementation of customer onboarding process and execution of customer onboarding activities for major accounts.
Support select major accounts in customer solution and service development.
Standardization:
Develop SOP's for key accounts in associating with customer services, operations management, and other relevant parties, with detailed process, service levels, and KPI's.
Qualifications:
MBA preferred with required bachelor's degree in related business domain.
Minimum of 15 years of industry-related experience inclusive of leading an operations team.
Demonstrated business thinker approach with a strong data decisions mindset.
Strategic thought leader that can see the big picture, identify the operational levers to level up, establish vision, and create a roadmap to drive execution.
Experience designing and successfully implementing operational processes that produce efficiency and growth.
Skilled in designing and driving KPI's to provide actionable insights.
Ability to create, manage, drive and achieve multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously while running daily operations.
The ability to inspire, lead, and motivate.
Direct general management and P & L experience.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to action items successfully.
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, responsibility, determination and flexibility.
Confident communicator to present to customers, staff, and management team.
MEC values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive and elaborate Benefits Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Sick, and Vacation. MEC reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time.
$52k-85k yearly est. 5d ago
Export Customer Service
Vanguard Logistics Services 4.1
Area manager job in West Chicago, IL
Export Customer Service Representative
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
You will provide the highest level of customer service through prompt response to all cargo enquiries, complete and accurate bookings and professional communication when following up with the customer on any missing cargo and/or documentation in order for the customers booking to be loaded as scheduled. It is the responsibility of the Export Customer Service Representative to ensure all requirements for the booking are complete so it can be handed over to Load Planning.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Communicate effectively to meet customer requirements, resolve customer problems or complaints expeditiously, and complete booking requests timely.
Working with the warehouse to ensure all cargo booked has been received prior to cut off.
Report any OS&D issues on cargo received to customers, follow up to determine the outcome if the cargo can be shipped, required to be re-packed or collected as it could not be exported.
Chase any missing documentation with the customer to ensure all required paperwork is received prior to cut off.
Complete booking requests
Arrange pick-ups with trucking company
Contact shippers and complete bookings for overseas routings received, making sure to send the booking confirmation details to the origin office/agent and continue to communicate on the status of the booking to ensure they are aware that the cargo was uplifted.
Determine if the customer requires VLS to complete export customs clearance, if so, correspond with the customs broker (if required) and complete the export entry.
Make sure Load Planning is aware of any special requirements on the handling of the cargo.
Add any additional charges to be billed and expenses for the costs on services incurred during the booking process
Lodge any hazardous paperwork with the Haz Team to seek pre approval on VLS being able to handle the cargo
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
High school or equivalent education; associate degree preferred
Minimum 2 years of customer service experience; logistics experience preferred
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills (English required); excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Strong MS Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
WE ARE VANGUARD
We are an industry stalwart and a true innovator. We work with our customers to make doing business easier and more profitable. Day-to-day, we work together to take care of our customers and each other, challenging ourselves to exceed our goals, and thinking ahead to anticipate our customers' future needs.
Vanguard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. We're working to challenge the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion and collaboration.
$36k-61k yearly est. 1d ago
Operations Manager
Sabin 4.1
Area manager job in Chicago, IL
Job Title: Operations Manager
About Us:
SABIN is a design-forward, rapidly growing company specializing in acoustic and lighting solutions. Our innovative approach and commitment to design excellence drive our fast-paced environment. As demand for our products and services continues to grow, we're seeking a dynamic operational leader to join our team. This role offers solid potential for growth and development.
About Your Role at SABIN:
The Operations Manager will be responsible for connecting our manufacturing activities with our commercial activities and business needs; ensuring we have the systems in place to produce quality products on time in a safe and professional manner. Our production environment is both reliant on high levels of craft and engineering. We make our products on demand to suit the needs of the architectural projects we supply; we do not build and stock. You will optimize operations to support this business model. Sabin was founded in 2021 and is now in a period of strong growth; many processes and policies are being established for the first time-you will design and implement new processes and policies in collaboration with our talented existing team. Sabin has operational problems typical of a growing company, with the resources to solve them. In this role, you will report primarily to the CEO and secondarily to the Co-Founder. Sabin has operational problems typical of a growing company, with the resources to solve them. In this role, you will report primarily to the CEO and secondarily to the Co-Founder. You will work with the manufacturing, product development, systems and sales teams to join or lead initiatives to improve and refine our operations for improved performance and results. We need an energetic operational leader to join our effort in continuing to build this great company.
What You'll Do:
Learn and know our business: Learn the ins-and-outs of our business demands and dynamics of our B2B commercial transactions.
ERP Implementation: Contribute to the continued implementation of our ERP and MRP systems for higher efficiency, reporting, and process management.
Production Management: Partner with our manufacturing team to plan our production, scheduling work in prudent ways that best use our factory and team to ship projects out on time.
Material & Purchasing Planning: Partner with our systems team to design more automated processes to ensure that we have the materials needed to build our jobs. Manage the competing pressures of minimizing our lead-times while minimizing our inventory.
Industrial Engineering: Analyze and improve our flow of data, labor and materials, Partner with our engineering, systems and manufacturing teams to implement changes for improved results.
Industrial Engineering: Analyze and improve our flow of data, labor and materials, Partner with our engineering, systems and manufacturing teams to implement changes for improved results.
Desired Qualifications:
Educational Background:A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or science preferred, other fields are considered.
Manufacturing experience: Direct experience in a manufacturing environment is a core requirement for this role.
Organization & Conscientiousness: Naturally organized, with the ability to be assertive about the needs of the business, while being humane and warm when advocating for the business needs.
Initiative & Collaboration: Be comfortable with SABIN's proactive approach, where we take the lead and actively move projects forward, ensuring their success.
Desired Characteristics:
Organized critical thinker: Methodical and analytical thinking are essential for this role. Your natural mindset must be rational, fact-finding and process oriented. You have the natural reflex to organize and bring order, balanced with a belief in the necessity of nimbleness.
Flexible: Willing to try out differing and opposing ideas, a plainspoken natural mediator and listener. The essence of this role is coordinating and connecting different domains. This requires moderation, deliberation, and adaptability.
Problems Solver: Comfortable with problems, understanding and defining them, and bringing them all to light. Problems are not something to ignore or shy away from but embrace and comprehend fully for solutioning.
Learner: Curious, striving. You know you don't know everything and are always learning, you believe in continuous improvement, growth, and forward-facing transformations. You expect the same from team-mates, at a rate that works for the business goals and team.
Multi-disciplinary Tendencies: We seek candidates that show a track record of versatility. This role spans different types of work, having a natural interest and experience in a variety of disciplines gives your viewpoint more credibility as a collaborator.
Comfort with complexity: A mind that enjoys games and puzzles-for project management, untangling logistics puzzles and balancing multi-domain interactions to serve our customer best.
Imaginative: This is a problem-solving role, the ability to imagine completely new solutions, new ways of working and creatively solve problems is imperative.
Positive and Proactive: Leadership by example, this role requires a hands-on individual. Someone who is proactive, takes initiative, and inspires the same in team-mates.
Team sports experience and experience in losing / hardship is a strong plus.
Our Commitment to You:
We offer competitive pay and benefits, and the space to do great work.
SABIN places the highest priority on cultivating an engaging, rewarding and collaborative workplace. We are building an inclusive and creative environment---this opportunity for creative and professional growth is vital to us.
We have high expectations for ourselves and each other, we work diligently and kindly and listen to one another.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, vibrant company at the forefront of design in the acoustic and lighting industry. You will have the chance to take ownership of your work and the trust to do so. Your ability to adapt, learn, and grow with us will be key to your success and ours.
To learn more about SABIN and our products, please visit SABIN.DESIGN
$51k-88k yearly est. 5d ago
Area Operations and Sales Manager
Grace Management, Inc. 4.5
Area manager job in Chicago, IL
Inspire Wellness and Connection in Chicago!
Grace Management, Inc. is seeking an energetic and compassionate Area Operations and Sales Manager to support premier communities in Chicago, IL.
At Grace Management, we believe
“It's not like home. It is home.”
With over 40 years of excellence and recognition as one of the nation's top senior living operators, we are committed to a people-first culture built on compassion, collaboration, and meaningful connections.
The Area Operations and Sales Manager position reports to the Regional Director of Operations with a dotted line to the Regional Director of Sales. The AOSM provides direction and oversight for the Operation and Sales functions of multiple communities within the Grace Management, Inc portfolio. This position will primarily focus on projects in Chicago and as directed or identified by the Regional Director of Operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities. This position must have the ability to influence, lead and coach Executive Directors and Sales Leaders in the communities they are supporting. An AOSM must possess excellent time management skills as well as be self-directed and resourceful.
Essential Functions
• Guide, lead, and coach Executive Directors to ensure operations standards for effective service delivery, quality, cost control, and safety are met.
• Guide, develop, coach, and support Sales Leaders to achieve high occupancy and revenue targets
• Direct implementation and execution of company policies and procedures throughout the portfolio; supporting and reaffirming the Executive Directors ability to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members and residents.
• Recruit, train, develop, and assess the performance of highly motivated and effective Executive Directors and Sales Leaders.
• Oversee community operations; Perform site visits; Ensure that National programs are being implemented and utilized to their fullest potential; Strategize to take communities to the next level and work with regional and corporate team members to ensure the community is exceeding expectations.
• In collaboration with senior Grace Management Leadership, initiate, coordinate, organize, and execute new community transition and onboarding guides and Grace Management, Inc. cultural and process standards.
• Create, implement, and monitor goals related to revenue, census, turnover, operational expenses, labor management, and overall performance results in the region and assist Executive Directors to implement corrective measures to address/resolve variances.
• Supports lease-up opportunities by focusing on essential tasks to drive occupancy. Actively engages in strategies and actions that contribute to achieving and maintaining full occupancy, ensuring all necessary tasks are efficiently completed to support leasing efforts.
• Work proactively with community Sales Directors and Executive Directors in anticipating sales and marketing challenges and collaborating on the development and implementation of solutions.
• Communicate clear expectations for sales performance, including KPI's.
• Assist community in the development and execution of Strategic Sales and Marketing Semi-Annual Plans.
• Report key findings of systemwide CRM reporting; identify solutions and interventions; be responsible for follow up, action plans and measurement of improvement.
• Identify trends and interact with the operations and sales team to develop and monitor action plans, leadership and development, resident relations, and safety.
• Develop, implement, and track annual sales, operating and capital budgets.
• Establish a thorough, working knowledge of base rates and care costs within assigned communities and determine changes as warranted.
• Ensure that each community maintains compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Participate in state associations and regulatory agencies.
• Manage and report all essential legal issues and take appropriate action to ensure the company complies with applicable laws and regulations.
• Initiate appropriate actions on reports and recommendations provided by authorized inspection agencies.
• Build strong relationships with Executive Directors, Sales Directors, and Regional Directors.
• Act on constructive feedback by listening to supervisor, customers, and associates and use it to improve performance.
• Maintain resident, associate, and community confidentiality.
• Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with all people.
• Promote positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork.
• Comply with deadlines as outlined by Regional Directors.
• Understand processes, reports, and tools available.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in business, health-related field, or hospitality; master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated 5-10 years of healthcare management experience, including at least five years of recent executive director and/or administrator job experience.
• Prior experience in a regional role and/or with multiple building responsibilities preferred; Experience in managing various disciplines while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and corporate standards is required.
• Experience in assisted living and memory care strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of financial management skills and familiarity with business principles and practices.
• Must hold or qualify for state license required to operate an Assisted Living Community; Nursing Home, or comparable service facility.
• Active / valid driver's license required for travel.
• Must possess proven track record in leading, training, and coaching professionals in achieving census and financial goals.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and CRM database systems.
• Must follow the Grace Management, Inc. policies and procedure manuals and associate handbook.
$35k-47k yearly est. 1d ago
Combilift Service Manager
Combilift
Area manager job in Chicago, IL
The Organisation
Combilift is the largest global manufacturer of multi-directional forklifts and an acknowledged leader in long load handling solutions, supporting our number one market in North America. Our U.S. market has doubled in size within the last three years, and our growth strategy is to double again within the next five years, expanding our strong North American team.
Combilift continually invests 7% of its revenue in research and development as part of its relentless pursuit of safer, more productive, and cost-effective ways to lift challenging loads in demanding environments. The company's commitment to new product development has cemented its reputation as a global leader in the lifting and handling industry. Since its establishment in 1998, Combilift has sold over 85,000 units across 85 countries, with manufacturing based in our 500,000 sqft purpose-built facility in Monaghan, Ireland.
What is the purpose of this role?
This role will join a successful material handling organization in North America and will play a key part in the evolving North American Service team. The role holder will also be a central senior member in the commercial expansion of Combilift in North America.
The role will involve managing field service personnel and ensuring the servicing team provide prompt and professional services to our clients across North America.
This position will be complex, challenging, and stimulating. It requires an experienced and successful material handling industry Service Manager who is passionate and dedicated to providing excellent account management and service, and who can effectively demonstrate this to all stakeholders.
The role holder will be expected to work with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external-including manufacturing, aftersales, and customers-and will act as the key point of contact for many of our current and future high-profile customers.
Reporting Structure
This role reports to the President of North America, Combilift.
Responsibilities
Manage the field service personnel who perform Aftersales support including on-site installation, and technical support.
Develop workflow program methods, guidelines, and policies to facilitate efficient customer technical support.
Ensure all customer issues are satisfactorily resolved utilizing engineering, manufacturing, and other teams as needed, through resource identification and planning.
Address customer enquiries, resolve issues and obtain customer feedback proactively.
Demonstrate outstanding customer service through high quality support and integrity at the work environment.
Maintain positive and healthy relationship with various teams to ensure customer service effectiveness, and travel as necessary to resolve escalations.
Oversee the scheduling and training of field service representatives to meet objectives.
Assist in interviewing and hiring new professionals.
Proven track record in the material handling Industry.
Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience.
$57k-95k yearly est. 3d ago
Mechanical Field Service Manager
Toshiba America Energy Systems
Area manager job in West Allis, WI
We are Toshiba. We have an unwavering drive to make and do things that lead to a better world.
At Toshiba, we commit to raising quality of life for people around the world, ensuring progress that is in harmony with our planet. Our core values include: Do the Right Thing, Look for a better way, Always consider the impact and Create Together.
Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation (TAES) provides energy industry solutions - new equipment, retrofits, maintenance, outage planning and more - for current and future power generation needs in the Americas, including thermal, hydro and nuclear power plants.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Mechanical Field Service Manager to work out of our West Allis, WI office. The Mechanical Field Service Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of customer maintenance outages within the North American Toshiba fleet as well as Other OEM Steam Turbines and Generators. This role directly manages Toshiba's domestic Field Service Technical Advisors and Site Managers, while working closely with supporting services such as craft labor, subcontractors, and commercial operations. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction through direct involvement in outage planning and execution. This role supports opportunity development in collaboration with sales, engineering, and proposal teams, and is responsible for building all outage schedules and cost estimates during project bidding. They oversee outage execution, manage project tracking to budget, ensure compliance with customer requirements, and drive standardized completion of outages. Additionally, the role promotes continuous improvement in training and development within Field Services processes through the established TA Training Program.
Essential Duties
Collaborate closely with Toshiba Sales and Marketing to develop future opportunities for Field Services.
Work with Toshiba Engineering to manage planned work scopes in alignment with fleet recommendations, provide practical and timely disposition of discovery work, and implement technological improvements to processes.
Manage all aspects of the Field Service department, including employee safety, execution quality, on-time delivery, outage planning, resource and outage scheduling, department budgeting, performance appraisals, personnel development, and subcontractor coordination.
Direct the development of estimates, specifications, and maintenance/work packages that define work scope and resource requirements for outage projects.
Develop necessary performance plans and budgets to ensure adequate funding and staffing in support of the Company's goals and objectives for maintenance services.
Establish cost control and review measures to monitor outage performance and ensure expenditures are prudent and within budget.
Continuously identify and refine the proposal process to reduce quote cycle time.
Travel
Project Travel required, up to 25% during outage season.
Education and Required Experience
10 years' experience in field service operations with experience in steam turbine and generator equipment maintenance and service.
Strong initiative and self-motivation.
Experience in managing a remote team.
Solid engineering and commercial judgment skills.
Strong analytical skills to prioritize work and troubleshoot issues efficiently.
Advanced level of planning and organizational skills.
Above average verbal and written communications skills, including: directing personnel, report writing, communication with all levels of stakeholders both internal and external.
Experience in effective procedure and process execution.
Experience with the use and application of ERP systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point) and knowledge of document management concepts and computer-based document management systems is needed. Familiarity with Microsoft Project is highly desired.
Physical Requirements (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to finger, handle or touch, stoop, kneel, climb, balance, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 lbs. and rarely lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. The specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment will vary depending on the customer's facility and the work to be performed.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly travels to customer sites and is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The work within a customer's facility is regularly loud and can often be extremely loud.
Additional Info
Toshiba employees enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including an annual bonus, a generous 401k match, health and wellness programs as well as
generous t
ime off.
Toshiba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
$62k-102k yearly est. 4d ago
Operations Manager
Accurate Personnel
Area manager job in Elgin, IL
Job Title: Operations Manager
Pay: $90-115k
We are seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations of our construction and restoration business. This individual will ensure projects, people, and processes run smoothly from the office to the field. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. They bring a balance of strategic thinking, strong organizational skills, and people leadership - ensuring that projects are completed on time, teams are aligned, and company goals are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop members of the Operations team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across departments
Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, team meetings, and performance reviews to ensure clear communication and progress toward goals.
Recruit, onboard, and train new team members in alignment with company standards and safety protocols.
Organize quarterly team-building events to promote culture and engagement.
Operational Excellence
Oversee daily operations across Administration, Compliance, Accounts Receivable/Payable, and field support teams.
Ensure coordination between office and field teams to maintain project flow, efficiency, and quality.
Review and refine operational processes to improve scheduling, workflow, and communication between departments.
Monitor key metrics and ensure operational targets are achieved
Ensure company Core Values are consistently practiced and integrated into daily operations.
Project & Financial Oversight
Review and analyze project performance data, labor hours, and profitability metrics to drive informed decision-making.
Work closely with leadership to set realistic goals and track progress toward annual and quarterly priorities.
Review and negotiate insurance policies, subcontractor agreements, and vendor contracts to ensure adequate protection and value.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage operational budgets to improve margins.
Support development of fair and motivating compensation and bonus structures for field and office staff.
Compliance & Documentation
Ensure all employee files and documentation are accurate, complete, and compliant with company and regulatory requirements.
Oversee accurate and timely timecard processes to improve payroll accuracy.
Ensure incident/loss reports are filed promptly and follow-up actions are taken.
Maintain compliance with all safety standards, OSHA requirements, and industry regulations.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Champion the company's move toward paperless operations and improved digital workflows.
Evaluate and implement system improvements to increase operational efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
Act as an advisor to identify and implement better methods, tools, and practices for increasing productivity and throughput.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies in restoration/construction to maintain a competitive edge.
Continuously seek ways to improve service quality, team performance, and operational effectiveness.
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
5+ years of progressive experience in operations, project management, or administration within the construction or restoration industry.
Proven ability to manage multiple teams, projects, and priorities simultaneously.
Strong understanding of estimating, project cost control, and production workflows.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to collaborate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management tools, and ERP systems.
High mental acuity and problem-solving ability with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and operational excellence.
Core Competencies:
Strategic and critical thinker
Strong communicator and collaborator
Field-to-office operational leader
Team builder and mentor
Results and accountability-driven
Continuous improvement mindset
ABOUT ACCURATE PERSONNEL:
Accurate Personnel is here to help! As an industry-leading full-service staffing agency, we have all the tools you need to start earning that next paycheck soon. Send us your application and our team will instantly get to work on finding you the right placement to fit your needs. Accurate Personnel has been a provider of temporary job services and direct hire search for 45 years. Our expertise has allowed us to grow from a regional Chicagoland office into a nationwide search firm that services over 500 clients while never losing sight of personalized service. Apply with us today! Accurate Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Salary dependent on experience.
$90k-115k yearly 5d ago
Contents Division Manager
Excel Restoration Services
Area manager job in Elk Grove Village, IL
About Us:
Excel Restoration is a leading restoration and disaster recovery company specializing in water mitigation, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, and reconstruction services. With a strong reputation for quality work and responsive service, we are committed to helping homeowners and businesses recover quickly and safely.
Position Overview
Excel Restoration is seeking an experienced Contents Division Manager to lead and scale our personal property restoration operations. This role is fully accountable for the operational, financial, and quality performance of the Contents Division-from initial site response and estimating through cleaning, storage, and final contents return. This is a leadership position for a hands-on professional who understands contents restoration at a granular level and can drive results while maintaining strict compliance, documentation, and service quality.
Key Responsibilities
I. Leadership & Operational Management
Division Ownership: Lead all aspects of the Contents Division, including assessment, inventory, packing, cleaning, storage, and return of contents.
Process Optimization: Streamline workflows and systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround times.
Inventory & Storage Control: Maintain precise inventory control for contents vaults, storage facilities, and field equipment to ensure zero loss and maximum utilization.
Team Leadership: Manage, train, and mentor contents technicians, temporary labor, and specialty subcontractors while enforcing quality and safety standards.
Emergency Response: Support emergency and large-loss responses with rapid mobilization and effective execution.
Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA, IICRC, EPA, and company safety standards at all times.
II. Financial Performance & Estimating
Revenue & Margin Accountability: Direct responsibility for achieving monthly revenue and gross margin targets for the Contents Division.
Estimating & Scoping: Perform onsite inspections (fire, water, smoke, mold) and create accurate contents estimates using Xactimate
Insurance & Client Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for insurance adjusters and clients-negotiating scopes, defending pricing, and ensuring claim alignment.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain thorough documentation including inventories, photos, reports, and tracking systems required for insurance and internal reporting.
Qualifications
Required Experience & Knowledge
Experience: 3-5 years of direct experience in contents restoration, contents estimating, or supervisory roles within the restoration industry.
Education: High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Estimating Software: Proven proficiency with Xactimate or similar restoration estimating platforms.
Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of contents handling, restoration techniques, hazardous materials, and insurance claim processes.
Certifications: Willingness to maintain and pursue relevant IICRC and Xactimate certifications. Leadership & Physical Requirements
Leadership Skills: Strong communication, organization, and negotiation skills with the ability to lead crews effectively.
Mobility: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; regional travel required.
Physical Ability: Must meet medical clearance for respiratory protection and be able to: Lift and carry up to 50 lbs Work in confined spaces, on stairs, and in varied jobsite environments Adhere strictly to PPE and safety protocols
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 per year + Bonus
Growth opportunities and ongoing training
Supportive team environment
Use of company vehicle and equipment
Commitment to employee development and safety
$80k-90k yearly 3d ago
District Manager
Alsco 4.5
Area manager job in Milwaukee, WI
Classification: Exempt
We are Alsco Uniforms. We've been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It's our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.
Our employees are the heart and soul of Alsco Uniforms. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. We're seeking driven professionals with ambition to grow within our company. We'd love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits and ongoing career development.
Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!
Job Summary:
The District Manager is responsible to meet or exceed Service goals in the management of a district of routes. Reports to the Service Manager. A DM may manage a service center and if the service center has more than 7 routes, the DM becomes classified as a Senior DM.
Our full-time employees enjoy:
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA
Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit
Career Advancement
Learning & Development Opportunities
Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment
Benefits may vary for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and motivate a district to be a highly productive team through continual training, regular meetings, daily check-in, fostering a positive work environment, route rides, and building strong relationships with each RSR.
- Ensure customer loyalty and outstanding customer service through customer visits, audits, new installs, problem solving, open communication and negotiating with customers.
- Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed in their district, including safety and Service SOP.
- Manage retention and growth by motivating their district to solicit new customers, up-sell/cross-sell/sample all lines of service or product and ensure a profitable product mix. Monitor and report competitive activity. Oversee promotions, contests and continued excellent customer relationships.
- Leading their district to success, communicate changes and policies, oversee route organization, project a professional image and require of their district likewise, and cooperatively work with other departments in the branch.
- Complete general route responsibilities when necessary. Safely operate a delivery vehicle, following all applicable laws and company policy.
- Follow written and verbal instructions and perform other tasks as directed by supervision.
- A Senior DM performs the above functions as well as oversees a service center. This includes securing the facility, managing inventory to ensure sufficient supply for routes, overseeing deposits and paperwork, communicating effectively with the processing plant.
Additional Functions:
- Work with and support other service personnel as required by supervision.
Qualifications:
- Have and maintain a valid Driver's License, keep a driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding, safety or other violations, and must be 21 years or older.
- Demonstrate excellent skills in customer service and route sales.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills in English, comprehend and follow direction and good time management skills and team player.
- Recognize colors, sizes and types of product and count, add and subtract accurately.
Education:
- High School graduation or similar experience. Qualified to hold a drivers license.
Travel Requirements:
- Frequently within the branch area.
Typical Environmental Conditions:
- Operating vehicles on public roads, working in and out of customer locations, loading areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, Service Center or depot.
- Indoor and outdoor areas of a typical industrial facility.
Typical Physical Activity:
- Physical Demands/Requirements - sitting, grasping, driving, stooping, moving equipment, kneeling, reaching overhead, lifting up to 75 lbs, standing, walking, writing, speaking, hearing.
For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits.
Alsco Uniforms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Candidates are considered for employment with Alsco Uniforms without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran), or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Revised: 04/29/2022
Qualifications
BehaviorsTeam Player - Works well as a member of a group
Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Experience1 - 2 years: Management, Customer Service, Sales, Route Delivery experience highly preferred. (required)
Skills
Excel (preferred)
Microsoft Word (preferred)
Training (preferred)
Sales (preferred)
Customer Service (preferred)
Management (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
$83k-145k yearly est. 5d ago
Service Manager I-$1000 Signing Bonus
BH Management 4.3
Area manager job in Gurnee, IL
Service Manager I-$1000 Signing Bonus Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. Type: Full Time Pay: $30.00-$33.00/hour
Property: Wood Lake Apartments
Company: BH Management
Link: Who We Are BH is a people-first multifamily owner and operator that grew from a small startup into one of the nation's largest commercial real estate companies. Founded in 1993, BH is celebrated for its simple commitment to doing business the right way and investing in its team. Today, BH manages over 100,000 units, employs over 2,800 people, owns its processes in-house, and is praised by Fortune Magazine as the “Best Workplace for Women,†“Best Workplace for Millennials,†and “Best Workplaces for Diversity.†Powered by innovation and a can-do attitude, BH improves daily, striving to construct a smarter way to live, invest, manage, and grow. BH is passionate about setting the standard in the multifamily industry. We are a welcoming band of go-getters who think big, sweat the details, and take our work (but never ourselves) too seriously. We set our sights high, own our mistakes, and turn lemons into lemonade. We are incredibly proud of where weâ€TMve come from and are ready to tackle whatâ€TMs next. Come join us! Role Overview As the Service Manager ,youâ€TMll have a big mission. If you choose to accept it, your mission will be to coordinate the work of employees who repair and maintain buildings/facilities. Prepares work schedules, assigns work, and oversees the work product. May be involved in new construction or modification of existing properties. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of supplies for repairs and monthly maintenance budget monitoring.†Exhibits strong commitment to the service needs of the internal and external customer. Represents the company in a professional and courteous manner. As you can likely tell, 'how' things are done matters just as much as †̃whatâ€TM was done here at BH! Key Responsibilities Using independent judgment, completes maintenance employee schedules and communicates assignments to maintenance staff. Participates in the site staffing needs with the Community Manager. Assesses training needs of employees, provides input for needed training programs, coordinates and schedules appropriate training.Responsible for safety and skill training for all maintenance employees. May assist with completing written property safety audits.Responsible for daily property and grounds inspection to look for needed maintenance and liability hazards. Ensure all repairs / replacements are assigned and completed within company standards, including interior / exterior rehabilitation and construction projects. Assists with monitoring of resident satisfaction and ensures follow up on the results by property maintenance staff.Understands and complies with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and all other safety requirements. Knowledge of federal, state, and local code and internal policies, initiatives and systems regarding maintenance.Employs the knowledge of mechanical methods, practices, and tools in the inspection and repair of faults in a range of mechanical equipment/components. Inspects, maintains, installs, repairs, replaces, and cleans equipment. Includes sourcing and installing new equipment.Assist in ensuring that established preventive maintenance programs are implemented, followed and documented per BH program guidelines.Has a complete understanding and working knowledge of the companyâ€TMs policies and procedures, and ensures team's understanding and compliance.Responsible for the maintenance and security of all property-issued tools.Shares on-call responsibilities, including inclement weather conditions, with the maintenance team. Responds to resident request per company standards.Other duties as assigned You Have Minimum of four years of progressive maintenance and safety experience Up to 299 units in one community Advanced computer skills and industry specific technology to coordinate and help respond to resident/management requests for the property.Regularly performs manual, task-oriented work independently and prioritize tasks. Assigning tasks to team.High School diploma is a plus.Required Certifications: EPA Core, Type I-Appliances, Type II-HAVC, Certified Pool Operator Required to provide own (industry specific) hand tools. Physical Requirements/Environment:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Lifting at least 50 pounds Full range of motion with upper and lower body. Continuous movement, including, but not limited to, standing, walking, bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing stairs.Exposure to all weather conditions Operation of motor equipment/vehicle onsite, if applicable.The ability and means to travel locally, overnight, in specific regions or states via automobile and airplane may be required. Seniority Level:
Experienced
Industry:
Property Management
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Location:
Onsite Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday (work schedule may vary). Some overtime may be required, and the ability to work extended hours, including “on-call†and/or participate in a rotating “on-call†schedule as needed to meet business needs. At BH/B.HOM, we believe our strength lies in our people. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels included, valued, and heard. Our posted compensation reflects the value of talent across multiple U.S. markets and is based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. xevrcyc PandoLogic. Keywords: Apartment Maintenance Manager, Location: Gurnee, IL - 60031
$30-33 hourly 2d ago
Branch Manager
RÖHlig Logistics
Area manager job in Mount Prospect, IL
Shaping the Future of Logistics- Your Career Starts at Röhlig
Whether it's sea freight, air freight, or contract logistics, at Röhlig Logistics you'll help create tailor-made solutions that move the world forward. As a global, family-owned company founded in Bremen, Germany in 1852, we've built our reputation on reliability and trusted partnerships.
Röhlig USA is a global freight forwarder specializing in air, ocean, and contract logistics.
We deliver customized supply chain solutions through a network of over 2,700 employees worldwide. As a privately owned company, we focus on long-term partnerships and high-quality service. Our U.S. team is growing rapidly, driven by innovation, reliability, and customer success.
We are seeking a results-driven Branch Manager for our Mount Prospect location. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, deep expertise in freight forwarding, and a customer-focused mindset.
What you will do:
Operational Functions
Coordinate the operations for both Imports & Exports departments, monitoring workflows and management of resources to ensure and verify timely and accurate operational processes.
Ensure speedy delivery of cargo to customers.
Compliance with all regulations of USA Customs/IATA/TSA and other governing bodies.
Assists Human Resources in the hiring and termination of employees.
Financial and Accounting Outcomes
Set goals and objectives for the branch in accordance with company guidelines and key performance areas/indicators, number of jobs, revenue and cost per job, expenses & revenue ratio.
Full P/L responsibility, set Budget and target and present to Management.
Collaborate with Sales to integrate operations and sales budgets.
Develop a business plan in conjunction with his/her key staff, to achieve the stated company outcomes.
Use established indicators and tools (e.g. daily invoicing and job numbers, financial reports etc.) appropriately.
Ensure all accounting matters are finalized to maximize revenue and all accounting functions in the branch are dealt with in a timely manner.
Client, Supply Management, and Business Development
Management of allocated customers using established tools (e.g. client activity reports) in order to achieve and exceed targets.
Negotiation of contracts with customers, suppliers and overseas agents. Deployment of information on all contracts with customers and suppliers to all parties.
Prospect new business and Sales Development.
Resolve discrepancies, while keeping record of discrepancies via the Innovations and Incidents 16. Management (IIM) to ensure compliance.
People Management
Lead, motivate, and manage operations and sales teams.
Retain adequate staffing levels.
Conduct annual performance reviews July and January; Establish targets and objectives.
Monitor staff performance - work with HR on employee relations and training issues.
Uses discretion and judgment to make decisions on job status and succession planning recommendations to Human Resources.
Keeps in touch with competitor activities and industry trends. Attend industry-related functions when required
What you bring:
1.High school graduate, some college preferred
2.Knowledge of related computer applications: EDI/Cargowise, CRM
3.Familiarity with all freight forwarding procedures and financials: TSA, CBP, IATA, FMC, BIS
4.Business unit & Cost center supervision experience: P&L, Debtors, AR/AP
5.Essentially six plus years of industry related experience required
6.Demonstrated Leadership and People Management skills
7.Proven sales ability
8.Highly motivated and results driven
9.Outstanding people skills; customer driven, business savvy
10.Able to handle complex problems, knows how to multitask
What we offer you:
1.Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Keeping you and your family healthy is our priority.
2.401(k) Plan with Company Match - We're invested in your future and help you save for retirement.
3.Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Whether you're planning a vacation, taking care of personal needsor just need a mental health day, we've got you covered.
4.Supportive Work Environment - From career development opportunities to a collaborative culture, we ensure you feel valued every step of the way.
Join our international team of more than 2,700 colleagues across 35+ countries and collaborate on exciting projects for customers around the world. You'll work in a supportive, trust-based, and collaborative environment that values open communication and empowers you to share your ideas and grow professionally. At Röhlig, we're committed to helping you build a long-term career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance - because we believe success is best achieved together.
Apply now and shape the future of logistics with us!
For further information about the position or the application process, please reach out to:
Mark Aulisio
Talent Acquisition Manager
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$37k-54k yearly est. 1d ago
General Manager
The Military Veteran
Area manager job in Milwaukee, WI
TheMilVet is partnered with PE clients who are consolidating fragmented industries across America. These are industries that have no national presence or brands that dominate the market. Our PE partners create value through consolidation and quickly scaling the core business in a high growth environment. As an example, a sister portco in this fund grew its revenue from $0 to $2B in 4 years and after 300+ acquisitions. For more information about his strategy, we've included an article from the
Harvard Business Review
. Private Equity Needs a New Talent Strategy
Our clients enter a market through acquisition, hire a leader to be its champion for growth [the General Manager], and begin to rapidly scale the local market. As the new market grows, they search for other local complementary businesses to tie under the newly hired GM. Assuming performance, the goal is for the new GM to grow into the market leader responsible for multiple companies.
This PE client is a top-decile private equity fund with a long history of successful investments in professional, residential, and tech services. This specific holding company is an investment out of its 9th fund, which will have ~$4.5 billion of committed capital and is focused on acquiring and growing residential home services companies. Company revenue has grown from $0 to $400M in 12 months.
Their executive leaders who are building this firm are experienced PE operators and represent an all-star team. Past GM hires have included high performing Veterans with strong leadership skills and next-level execution abilities. Military profiles include leaders from Special Forces, Ranger Regiment, the nuclear Navy, USMC Infantry and MARSOC, etc.
Position Details:
This is an opportunity to be a General Manager at one of the company's partner brands. The GM will oversee all aspects of a location's day-to-day operations; the person is the ‘sunrise and sunset' for the entire business. The GM will drive growth, performance metrics, create an amazing workplace culture and develop all staff and management, constantly striving to be a world-class operator and helping others to do the same.
You will own the full operating P&L of a specific geography in the continental US and will be responsible for driving organic growth of the business. You will be supported by regional presidents, partner services teams that work at the holding company level, and adjacent business GMs.
Additional primary responsibilities will include:
Successful integration of tuck-in acquisitions that occur in your market area
Hiring and managing business leaders within your company
Partnering with peer GMs to ensure that best practices are shared across the full platform
Working with peers and leadership to share best practices
Your Professional Qualifications:
Key attributes for the right hire:
Unmatched will to win as a team
Ownership mentality
Growth mindset
Able to identify opportunities, motivate employees, and create a culture of growth
Data-driven decision making
KPI focused
Servant leader mindset
History of building great teams of A-players with high retention
Enjoys building a team-first mentality
Bias for action
History of operating at high pace of play
Deep respect for blue-collar workers
Compensation:
Upper $100Ks - Low $200s OTE
Performance-based equity
Industry-leading benefits package
$45k-81k yearly est. 5d ago
Store Manager
Staples, Inc. 4.4
Area manager job in Glen Ellyn, IL
As a General Manager, you will be collaborative and inclusive in helping our customers while leading a fun, team-oriented retail culture. You'll make a visible impact as a retail leader and business professional in driving your stores community relationships, merchandise sales, technical services portfolio, print & marketing services, and business-to-business network.
Get great perks.
Bonus plans, generous paid time off, career development program, and weekly pay
Compensation based on qualifications and experience. Hiring immediately
Full medical benefits package, 401(k) with company match, and many more benefits
Associate store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans and other retailers, etc.)
Provide strong leadership in community, customer service, sales, and team development.
Ensure that the store culture embodies Staples values and its commitment to the community
Develop a consultative and customer centric environment for the small business customer
Empower your team to learn, grow and deliver through teaching, coaching and inspiring
Lead merchandise sales, print & marketing services and retail operations
Drive profitable sales and margin while reducing variability and improving performance YoY
Hold yourself and your team accountable for flawless execution of operational excellence
Coach every manager and supervisor to create a culture of consultative selling and total solutions
Overall leadership of running a store; additional responsibilities as needed or assigned
Essential skills and experience:
1+ year progressively responsible store management experience in a retail environment as a General/Store Manager
Store Operations experience with analysis, planning, financial acumen and driving results
Experience creating a customer centric environment and working in a consultative selling environment that provides customers a total solution
Experience developing a team in operational excellence to drive profitable YOY sales and margins
Ability to lift/move materials in the 10-50 pound range, climb ladders, stand and walk continuously
Staples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position
Preferred skills and experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field
Ability to engage with the community and network & support small business customers
#LI-ST1
At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers' expectations - through the power of the people behind our iconic brand. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
The average area manager in Gurnee, IL earns between $49,000 and $105,000 annually. This compares to the national average area manager range of $50,000 to $107,000.