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Regional Freight Manager

CS Recruiting
Mendota, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026
Regional Freight Manager

Job Type: Full-time; Remote

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the safety of all drivers by instilling a culture of safety and accountability, providing proper PPE, performing root cause analysis of any incidents, and instituting appropriate corrective measures.
  • Maximize payload and routing efficiency to drive cost out of the network.
  • Maintain appropriate staffing levels of drivers to meet customer commitments balanced with cost; develop a strategy to leverage 3PL partners to assist with seasonality and peak spikes in volume.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of a best-in-class fleet maintenance program to ensure equipment is operating safely and downtime is minimized.
  • Drive improvements in OTIFNE (On Time in Full No Errors) delivery performance to internal and external customers.
  • Form partnerships with operations and sales to understand operational and customer needs.
  • Aid in the development and implementation of the latest fleet technologies to enable future digitalization strategies.
  • Identify and develop bench strength through succession planning and Personal Development initiatives.

Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent education and experience is required.
  • Supply Chain/Logistics major is preferred.
  • 7 - 10 years in logistics leadership roles are required.
  • High financial acumen typically gained through direct P&L management.
  • Strong knowledge of industry trends, particularly related to analytics and tech.
  • Strong knowledge of FMCSA and DOT regulations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft BI.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data to provide business intelligence that drives decision-making (often found in a LEAN environment).
  • Demonstrated proficiency in logistics process and technology.
  • Ability to lead a dispersed workforce in an uncontrolled environment.
  • Cross-functional communicator with the ability to break down technical information to non-technical people.
  • Ability to travel 75% of the time.

This position offers a competitive base salary.

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Salary : $150,000 - $180,000

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