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Site Manager, Contract Logistics Operations

Forward Air Inc

Site Manager, Contract Logistics Operations Job Info Job Identification 41200 Job Schedule Full time Locations 8600 NE Underground Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64161, US (On-site) Job Category Operations: Leadership Responsibilities: Lead all site operations from inbound receipt through final delivery, ensuring contractual, service, financial, safety, quality, and regulatory commitments are met. Coach operations and support teams to drive consistent execution and operational discipline. Execute operational plans aligned with customer requirements and organizational strategy. Ensure facilities operate in a clean, organized, safe, and compliant manner, including adherence to 5S principles. Own site-level Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility, including labor, variable costs, and period expenses. Lead workforce planning, volume forecasting, and capacity management to align resources with demand. Monitor operational and financial performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions. Manage site capital expenditure related to approved investment and improvement initiatives. Sponsor and lead projects to improve productivity, quality, velocity, and cost performance. Establish and manage site performance metrics aligned with safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives. Lead regular operational and performance reviews to assess results and identify improvement opportunities. Drive adherence to standard work, operating procedures, and quality plans. Lead customer-facing operational reviews, including planning and performance discussions. Partner with customers to identify process improvements and operational enhancement opportunities. Act as the primary site-level liaison between customers and internal support functions. Lead, coach, and develop site leadership and supervisory teams; manage performance and develop succession plans and workforce capability aligned with site needs. Proactively manage employee relations through clear communication, coaching, and development. Lead initiatives that promote the highest standards of safety performance and regulatory compliance; maintain accountability for compliance and incident prevention. All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs. Qualifications: Education: Undergraduate degree (or higher) in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field from an accredited college or university preferred; High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)/equivalent required. Experience: 5+ years’ leadership experience in a third‑party logistics (3PL) or contract logistics, manufacturing, or similar operations environment. Demonstrated experience managing site‑level operations with financial accountability. Strong functional knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP, i.e. SAP, Oracle, etc.), and reporting/data tools. Experience managing customer‑facing operations in a contract or service‑based environment. Strong working knowledge of operational KPIs, labor planning, and cost management. Working knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, or structured continuous improvement methodologies, with experience applying tools in live operations. Experience developing and using performance dashboards, scorecards, and KPI reports to manage site performance. Ability to create, track, and analyze operational metrics related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. Experience supporting or leading continuous improvement initiatives using data and structured problem‑solving approaches. Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information. Technical: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.). Environment: Comfortable commuting to/from and working in a 100% on‑site setting (listed in this posting), with travel for related meetings, events, and client engagements (up to 30%). What We Offer Compensation: Competitive base pay based on experience, industry/geographic benchmarks and internal equity. Some positions may be eligible for incentive pay programs and/or equity-based incentives. Pay ranges published on job boards are not provided nor verified by the Company. Health: Medical and Pharmacy insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Vision; Dental; Life and Disability; Critical Illness; Accident Indemnity; Hospital Indemnity; On-demand telehealth via Teladoc; Employee Assistance Program (counseling and financial/lifestyle coaching). Wealth: 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; Employee stock purchase program; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Commuter Benefits; LegalEASE legal coverage. Time: 7 paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) tiers ranging from 10–25 days annually. Culture: A collaborative, transformation-driven, solutions-first environment full of "can do" attitude and "will do" work ethic. Additional Information Work Authorization: Within the United States, the Company is an E-Verify employer. Unless otherwise indicated, U.S.-based workers must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, including but not limited to F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, J, and TN visas, etc. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. Reasonable Accommodations: Physical/mental requirements are listed only to identify where potential accommodations may be needed, not as qualification standards. In compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, and FMLA), accommodations may be available to qualified individuals unable to perform essential duties without them. Additional requirements may apply to meet legal, regulatory, and Company standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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