Assistant Manager (Ontario)
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About the Role
Speedy Cargo LLC is a rapidly growing transportation and logistics company operating high-volume, 24-hour operations in partnership with major national logistics networks. We are seeking an Assistant operations manager to help lead daily operations, improve team communication, and drive operational performance across our driver workforce and dispatch operations.
This role is ideal for an experienced operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment and is passionate about building strong teams, improving accountability, and ensuring operational excellence.
The Assistant Operations Manager will work directly with company leadership and the Operations Manager to strengthen day-to-day execution, improve scheduling and staffing coverage, and ensure operational KPIs are consistently achieved.
Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership
Assist in overseeing daily logistics operations including driver performance, dispatch coordination, and operational execution.
Support the Operations Manager in maintaining smooth 24-hour operational coverage.
Step in to resolve operational challenges quickly and maintain service reliability.
Flexible on Availability including late hours and weekends is crucial this role.
Workforce Scheduling & Staffing
Manage driver scheduling to ensure proper coverage for all operational shifts.
Proactively address staffing gaps and minimize operational disruptions.
Coordinate with leadership to forecast staffing needs and improve workforce planning.
Performance & KPI Management
Monitor operational KPIs and identify areas where performance needs improvement.
Implement systems to improve reliability, accountability, and operational consistency.
Work with dispatch and driver leadership to ensure operational targets are met consistently.
Driver Communication & Team Leadership
Lead communication between dispatch, drivers, and management to prevent miscommunication and operational errors.
Coach drivers and lead drivers on expectations, responsibilities, and performance standards.
Build a culture of accountability and professionalism across the team.
Team Motivation & Accountability
Ensure lead drivers and team leaders are effectively supporting daily operations.
Motivate teams to meet operational standards while maintaining a positive and professional work environment.
Address performance issues quickly through coaching and corrective action when necessary.
Safety & Compliance
Promote safe operational practices and reinforce company safety expectations.
Support incident review processes and driver coaching where necessary.
Maintain strong operational compliance standards across the team.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, communication systems, and team coordination.
Implement operational improvements that increase efficiency and reliability.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an operations professional who brings leadership, structure, and accountability to a fast-moving logistics environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience supervising teams in logistics, supply chain, distribution, or transportation operations
Strong leadership and team management skills
Proven ability to manage workforce scheduling and operational staffing
Experience working with operational performance metrics and KPIs
Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate between multiple teams
Ability to remain calm and solution-focused in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Experience working in high-volume logistics or transportation operations is highly preferred.
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Success in this role means:
Clear and consistent communication across dispatch, drivers, and leadership
Reliable staffing coverage and well-organized scheduling
Drivers and lead drivers who understand and execute their responsibilities
Operational KPIs consistently meeting or exceeding expectations
A team culture built on accountability, professionalism, and collaboration
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience
Leadership role with strong growth opportunity
Opportunity to help shape operational systems and team structure
Why Join Speedy Cargo LLC
Speedy Cargo LLC is a rapidly growing logistics company committed to operational excellence, strong leadership, and building a high-performing team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on daily operations while helping drive the next phase of company growth.
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Experience:
Hiring: 1 year (Required)
Management: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid In person and remote
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Experience:
Management: 1 year (Required)
Recruiting: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CDL Class A license (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ontario, CA 91764 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ontario, CA 91764
- Location:
- Ontario
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Nan