Logistics Operations Manager

Logistics Operations Manager

At Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations, we give electronics their next best life while protecting our planet and our customers' interests. As a Certified Great Place to Work since 2017, we've built a team culture that's rewarding, engaging, and FUN! But don't just take our word for it-see what our Team Members have to say.

How We Hire: The Head, Heart, and Briefcase

At Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations, we believe great performance comes from alignment across three areas:

• Head - your natural behavioral drives and cognitive agility (measured by our Predictive Index assessment)
• ️Heart - your values, passions, and what drives you to make a meaningful impact
• Briefcase - your experiences, skills, and results from past roles

Every step of our process is designed to understand you in all three areas. It's how we ensure the best mutual fit, not just for what you can do, but for how you'll thrive here long-term.

You'll start with the Predictive Index (PI) assessment (takes <20 minutes total), then move through structured interviews, work samples, and culture-focused interviews. We respect your time and promise clear, timely communication throughout.

Work Location: Onalaska, WI

Compensation & Benefits

Total Compensation: $77,000 - $95,000 annually

Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive health benefits starting the first of the month following hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays

Your Purpose

As the Logistics Operations Manager, you'll lead day-to-day logistics operations with a strong focus on safety, team development, operational efficiency, and customer service. You'll coordinate shipments, optimize transportation, manage equipment utilization, and help build a high-performing logistics team that keeps our business moving.

Your leadership will help Dynamic strengthen our transportation network, control costs, improve processes, and support continued business growth through smart planning, strong execution, and data-driven decisions.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, train, and develop a logistics team focused on safety, service, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with supervisors to ensure the team has the tools, resources, staffing, and support needed to operate effectively.
• Plan and coordinate shipments, including driver schedules, route optimization, shipping documentation, shipment tracking, and issue resolution.
• Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce empty miles, and maximize equipment and driver utilization.
• Oversee fleet and equipment utilization, including maintenance schedules, asset allocation, routine audits, and recommendations for future investments.
• Collaborate across divisions to ensure trailers, equipment, and logistics resources are aligned with operational needs.
• Maintain high standards of compliance, including DOT regulations, FMCSA requirements, IFTA reporting, driver files, equipment files, safety procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Drive process improvements that support safe, cost-effective, and reliable pickup and delivery operations.

What You Bring (Briefcase)

• Associate degree in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field required. Additional relevant experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
• 5-7 years of experience in fast-paced logistics, transportation, supply chain, fleet management, or related operations.
• Proven experience overseeing pickup and delivery operations, optimizing processes, and supporting timely, efficient transportation outcomes.
• Experience managing teams, developing talent, and creating structure in a dynamic operational environment.
• Preferred: Operations management experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, less-than-truckload, or related fields.
• Preferred: Experience managing or optimizing a larger driver fleet.
• Preferred: Knowledge of electronics recycling, commodity markets, environmental regulations, and safety requirements.
• Valid driver's license required.

CDL, forklift experience, Prophecy TMS experience, and advanced Excel skills are preferred.

Skills & Abilities (Head)

• Strong understanding of driver scheduling, route optimization, load planning, fleet utilization, and transportation operations.
• Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, safety, transportation, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Ability to use logistics systems, transportation management tools, GPS tracking, route planning tools, and data to make informed decisions.
• Skilled in resource allocation, cost control, operational planning, and process improvement.
• Strong organizational, communication, time management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with budgets, operational metrics, and data-driven decision-making.
• Able to balance daily execution with long-term improvement opportunities.
• Effective collaborator who can work across departments, divisions, and leadership levels to solve problems and keep operations aligned.

️ Who You Are (Heart)

You're a steady, safety-first logistics leader who thrives in a fast-moving environment where priorities can shift quickly. You know how to bring structure to complexity, develop people, and keep the wheels turning-sometimes literally.

You lead with integrity, communicate clearly, and hold high standards for safety, compliance, customer service, and operational excellence. You enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and helping teams perform at their best. You're practical, proactive, and energized by the opportunity to build something stronger than what exists today.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Purpose with Impact: Help give electronics their "next best life" while protecting the planet

Award-Winning Culture: Certified Great Place to Work since 2017

Innovation Encouraged: Your ideas are welcomed and valued

Growth Opportunities: Learn, grow, and lead at an enterprise level

Values-Driven Organization: We live our values-not just talk about them

️ Equal Employment Opportunity

Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing fair employment opportunities for all based on merit. For positions subject to state contract requirements, we adhere to state affirmative action obligations and take proactive steps to ensure equal opportunity in our hiring practices. We do not discriminate or make any employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.