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Job description
Are you an experienced operations leader looking for the opportunity to make a real impact?
We're looking for a Site Manager to lead the successful launch and ongoing management of two newly onboarded customer locations across Chicago Midway (MDW) and St. Louis (STL) . This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in expanding a growing operation while leading a team of approximately 20 employees across both sites.
You'll have full operational responsibility for both locations, managing performance, customer relationships, financial performance and people development while ensuring the highest standards of safety, service and operational excellence.
If you thrive in a fast-paced logistics, warehouse, aviation or supply chain environment and enjoy building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.
The Opportunity
As Site Manager, you'll take ownership of two customer operations, ensuring they deliver exceptional service while operating safely, efficiently and profitably.
This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll be responsible for:
Leading the day‑to‑day operations across two customer sites.
Managing and developing a team of approximately 20 employees.
Driving operational performance against key KPIs.
Taking ownership of site profitability (P&L).
Building strong customer relationships and acting as the senior point of contact.
Creating a positive, high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
Ensuring compliance with company procedures, industry regulations and health & safety standards.
Managing budgets, staffing levels and operational resources effectively.
Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance service delivery.
Recruiting, coaching and developing team members to maximise performance.
Working closely with regional leadership to support business growth and future expansion.
About You
We're looking for someone who is commercially aware, people‑focused and passionate about delivering operational excellence.
You'll ideally have:
3-5 years' experience managing warehouse, logistics, distribution or supply chain operations.
Previous experience leading multiple teams or sites (preferred).
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop others.
Experience managing operational budgets and performance metrics.
Excellent organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
A customer‑first mindset with outstanding communication skills.
Experience using ERP or warehouse management systems (Epicor P21 experience would be advantageous).
Forklift experience or certification is desirable.
Experience within aviation, GSE, automotive parts, industrial distribution or similar sectors would be advantageous.
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent management experience.
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of two growing operations and play an instrumental role in their long‑term success. You'll be trusted to make decisions, develop your team and influence operational strategy while working within a business that values leadership, innovation and continuous improvement.
You'll receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
401(k)
Life Insurance
Short & Long‑Term Disability
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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