Assistant Area Manager
TITLE: Assistant Area Manager
LOCATION: Chicagoland, IL
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations across assigned 24/7 customer sites, focusing on safety and service levels.
- Monitor performance metrics, develop process improvements, and resolve service-impacting issues.
- Ensure all locations have necessary equipment for operations, including maintenance and rentals.
- Provide guidance, supervision, and performance management to site personnel to meet business needs.
- Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, hiring, team building, and training for managers and drivers.
- Coach, mentor, and develop employees while growing the team.
- Coordinate logistics activities with internal and external customers to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Ensure employees deliver high levels of customer service across assigned sites.
- Hold site managers accountable for safety standards and resolve safety-related issues.
- Conduct safety observations and coaching sessions to reinforce safety adherence.
- Escalate safety incidents and unresolved compliance issues to the Area Manager.
- Foster communication, collaboration, diversity, inclusion, and a productive team environment.
- Promote a business partner and ownership mindset within the team.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Requirements:
- Related field with 3+ years’ previous business experience, ideally in supply chain, transportation, or related field.
- 1-2 years supervisory experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
- BA/BS in logistics preferred.
- Working knowledge of domestic carrier services, rules, and regulations.
- Understanding and prevention of critical safety issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, E-Plan, Geotab).
- Must be flexible and adaptable to changing market and company objectives.
- Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Solutions-oriented with critical thinking and leadership skills.
- Strong ethical and integrity standards.
- Ability to collaborate and work well in a fast-paced team environment.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Ability to navigate challenges with optimism, respect, and dedication.
Preferred Experience:
- Valid CDL license preferred
- Experience using or willingness to learn AI/LLM and automation tools.
The compensation range for this position is $72,800.00 to $76,500.00 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits. Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to Applications@Synergishr.com. If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at Applications@Synergishr.com. Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com. #SYN100