Job Description
Join FlexShift Solutions as a Weekend Operations Manager and transform how weekends work! We're seeking a dynamic leader to oversee our 24/7 operations center in Chicago, delivering exceptional service while maintaining work-life balance. This full-time role offers exclusively weekend schedules with no weekday obligations, allowing you to enjoy weekdays free while advancing your career in a rapidly growing logistics startup.
As the cornerstone of our weekend operations, you'll manage a high-performing team, optimize delivery routes, and implement innovative solutions that keep our clients satisfied. We provide comprehensive training, competitive benefits, and a culture that values flexibility and results. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want a career that respects your time, this is your opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor 8-10 weekend operations specialists through daily scheduling and performance coaching
- Oversee real-time logistics coordination for high-volume weekend deliveries across Illinois/Ohio
- Implement process improvements using data analytics to reduce weekend delivery times by 15%
- Resolve escalated client issues and maintain 98% weekend service satisfaction rate
- Collaborate with weekday leadership teams for seamless operational handovers
- Conduct weekend safety audits and compliance monitoring for fleet operations
- Develop innovative weekend staffing models to optimize cost-efficiency
Qualifications
- 3+ years in operations management or logistics leadership
- Proven experience managing weekend or shift-based teams
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in logistics software (e.g., RouteGenius, DispatchPro)
- Excellent problem-solving abilities under pressure during peak weekend hours
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- Ability to work independently with minimal weekday supervision
- Flexibility to cover occasional holiday weekends as needed