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Manager, Brokerage Operations

Forward Air Corporation
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
Job Description

Position: Operations Manager, Brokerage

Compensation: $116,000 Annually

Job Description

The Operations Manager, Brokerage is responsible for coaching, mentoring & leading the operations team to maximize their potential, as well as maintaining world-class customer service across all accounts.

Core Responsibilities & Duties

  • Actively participate in daily coaching of direct reports as needed; assist with escalated problem resolution
  • Conduct monthly KPI meetings with direct reports to review performance, establish/maintain action plans if applicable, and assist with goal setting
  • Manage approval of PTO for direct reports to ensure proper department coverage at all times
  • Train new operations team members as they transition into the department
  • Analyze team utilization of PowerBroker and other technologies to uncover additional ways to streamline productivity and improve processes
  • Work with Carrier Sales leadership to improve interdepartmental communications, streamline processes, and improve service levels
  • Maintain high-level, strategic relationships with contacts within your portfolio to organically grow the accounts and expand more business offerings
  • Actively manage the Load Board for your department to anticipate potential issues, and to ensure world-class service is provided each day
  • Oversee management of customer KPI metrics by Senior Specialists
  • Handle escalated customer issues such as OS&D claims, service issues, aging invoices, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Desire to lead, train, and inspire others
  • Outstanding customer service skills with internal and external clients
  • Strong written & verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and execute on responsibilities with urgency and precision
  • Make decisions with confidence and efficiency
  • Embrace our values: People, Culture, Relationships
  • Bachelor degree preferred
  • 2 years of Operations experience desired

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Salary : $116,000

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