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Manager II, Distribution Operations

J.B. Hunt Transport

Syracuse, NYFull-time$81–101K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$81–101K/yr
Location
Syracuse, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Manager II, Distribution Operations oversees one or more sites, fleets, warehouse personnel, or non-company assets. The role manages operational performance, customer relationships, staffing, safety, budgets, and P&L results. It may be based at a customer facility and requires flexibility to work day, night, and weekend shifts, as well as travel to account, customer, and company event locations when applicable.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Information ProcessingConflict ResolutionDecision MakingAdaptabilityRelationship BuildingCustomer ServiceCommunicationGoal SettingBusiness MetricsTeam ManagementRecruitmentResource Planning

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Military Equivalent3+ Years Transportation/Logistics or Supervisory ExperienceWilling to TravelBachelor's in Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or Related Fields1+ Year Relevant Professional Experience2-4 Years J.B. Hunt or Transportation/Logistics Experience3-5 Years Supervisory ExperienceNoncommercial Driver's License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Syracuse, NY - 241 Farrell Rd

Full time

00649413

Job Title:

Manager II, Distribution Operations

Department:

Supply Chain

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

New York

City:

Syracuse

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the position is responsible for the oversight of a single and/or multiple sites/ fleets, warehouse personnel, or non-J.B. Hunt assets, with one or more managers, including operational personnel (drivers, contractors, office, and/or warehouse employees). This position optimizes the company's assets by monitoring revenue and costs through effective P&L analysis and builds and maintains customer satisfaction through problem-solving, communication, and relationship building. The position may be located on-site at the customer's facility. Incumbents must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility in scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts, and weekend shifts.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Communicate with customers, internal departments, and team to identify and resolve problems or issues with personnel, customer, account, etc. throughout the day and, where required, when on call

  • Create and execute plan for forecasted freight volumes/customer volume needs, power/equipment needs, and adjust capacity needs as a result to ensure fleet/carrier and equipment coverage is seamless and meets Federal and state requirements; Potential to hold responsibility for the management of inventory, warehouse, and/or the overall upkeep and security of the facility and property

  • Facilitate and determine selection, hiring, employee trainings and development including monitoring ongoing performance progress to promote, engage, and retain employees by optimizing job performance through evaluations, individual development plans, and employee recognition programs

  • Lead personnel to resolve service issues, routing and/or planning for safe on time service, receipt, inventory, material handling and safety of goods coming through the warehouse, etc. as they occur throughout the day and, where necessary, when on call; May coordinate warehouse resources in order to maintain working processes

  • May assist warehouse workers with duties including but not limited to operating loading/unloading vehicles, preparing goods and materials, and processing receipts, inventory, etc.

  • Monitor and communicate operational safety standards, warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements; takes proactive steps to create a positive safety culture at their accounts by enforcing company policies, ensuring compliance, and company safety requirements are being met

  • Oversee assigned operations and serves as the first point of contact with their assigned customers in order to provide exceptional service and trouble free account safety, efficiency and profitable operation

  • Provide input in the creation of an annual budget, audit current year performance of actual versus budgeted expenses and provide feedback to the Controller regarding required changes to the budget as a result of operational changes

  • Responsible for complete P&L performance, including cost control decisions, expense management, and maximizing profitability, as well as identifying and maintaining key performance indicators. Includes design versus actual data analysis for each customer through mid-year business reviews, annual account assessments, and preparing and presenting final presentation, etc

  • Responsible for the management of employee payroll, and/or creation of invoices and ensuring customer billing is accurate and timely

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification:

High School Diploma with 3-5 years of Transportation/Logistics experience and/or 3-5 years of supervisory experience, &/or military equivalent; ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed. Must be willing to travel to account, customer, & company event locations when applicable.

Preferred Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or related fields with 1 year of relevant professional experience or 2-4 years of experience with J.B. Hunt or in the Transportation/Logistics industry with 3-5 years of supervisory experience

AND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:

Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy

Anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level

Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment

Ability to adapt to changing environments

Establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers

Ability to meet or exceed team/driver needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner

Effective communication skills

Ability to develop and track challenging goals that support business strategies

Knowledge of business metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Ability to form and manage effective teams

Participate in the process of recruitment of permanent and contract personnel, achieving optimal match between candidate and position

Understanding the resources required to achieve business objectives and the ability to plan, mobilize, and distribute resources to fulfill business objectives and plans.

The expected starting pay range for this position is between $ 80,600.00 - $100,800.00

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Supply Chain Management, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Management-Entry Level, Transportation/Logistics

Certifications:

Non Commercial Driver's License - Department of Transportation

Job Opening ID:

00649413 Manager II, Distribution Operations (Open)

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.

Better benefits, clear career paths and a people-first culture, because we are Driven for You™.

Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career.

Why J.B. Hunt?

We are a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt Transport. Inc. or Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for?

We welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our teams. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role with us could take your career to the next level.

J.B. Hunt is proud to serve individuals of all abilities. If you need assistance completing your application, please contact us at [email protected] .

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. affirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment in all terms and conditions of employment. J.B. Hunt is committed to both the spirit and the letter of affirmative action law and continues its good-faith efforts to comply with all applicable government laws and regulations. The company is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity. J.B. Hunt will recruit, hire, compensate, offer benefits to, upgrade, train, layoff, terminate, and/or promote individuals without discrimination in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases by applicable law.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. offers reasonable accommodation in the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application process due to a disability, you may request accommodation at any time by calling 1-800-777-4968.

How this job compares

Set against the 8,156 open Operations Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$81–101K/yr
  • New York median$78–95K/yr384 salary ranges
  • US median$85–120K/yr4,683 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $91K, is 5% above the New York median midpoint ($86K) — in the middle half of Operations Manager salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 478 open Operations Manager jobs in New York and 8,156 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Operations Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (6,222 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 3,193 of the 8,156 open Operations Manager jobs (39%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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