Operations Manager

Compensation: $64,000 - $69,000 annually, depending on experience Location: Houston, Texas Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Operations Manager to join their team! This is a strong opportunity for a logistics leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving operational excellence. In this role, you’ll lead a team of Transportation Coordinators, support day-to-day freight operations, and help shape the customer experience through process improvement, communication, and accountability. This position offers the chance to make a visible impact across service performance, team development, and operational consistency. Key Responsibilities & Duties: Lead and develop a team of Transportation Coordinators Oversee truckload, LTL, hotshot, and specialized logistics operations Serve as escalation support for customer and carrier issues Partner on business reviews and transportation strategy improvements Monitor service metrics, delivery performance, and exception trends Develop and maintain standard operating procedures Support billing accuracy and resolve customer and carrier disputes Prioritize workloads and ensure deadlines are consistently met Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams Provide after-hours leadership support on a rotating basis Required Qualifications & Experience: 5+ years of logistics, transportation, or supply chain experience preferred 2–4 years of leadership or team management experience required Experience supporting operational workflows in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and relationship management skills Ability to solve complex problems and make sound decisions Proficiency with transportation management systems Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship Ability to meet physical requirements of the position Nice to Have Skills & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, or related field Experience conducting business reviews with clients Background in cost-to-serve analysis Exposure to SOP development and process improvement Experience supporting multiple transportation modes Familiarity with reporting and data analysis tools This opportunity includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package—details will be shared during later stages of the hiring process. Other Information: On-site role with regular attendance required May include nights, weekends, or holiday support on rotation Collaborative environment with cross-functional partnership Opportunity to influence process improvements and team performance Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr