Regional Manager of Linehaul Operations | Atlanta

OnTrac is hiring a Regional Manager of Linehaul Operations!

Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter!

Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S.

Location:

OnTrac GA-B-001-Atlanta

6300 Highlands Pkwy SE

Smyrna, GA 30082

Compensation:

The expected starting base pay range for this position is $104,800 to $131,000 per year, with full potential base salary range over a successful candidate's tenure in the position of $104,800 to $157,200 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm

(Hours subject to change depending on business needs)

Travel:

Up to 20%

Employment Logistics:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Regional Manager of Linehaul Operations responsible for the end-to-end performance of middle-mile transportation across a defined region. This role owns cost, service reliability, network stability, and risk control for all scheduled, ad-hoc, and contingency linehaul movements between hubs and delivery branches. This leader drives disciplined execution of linehaul plans, ensures on-time departures and arrivals, optimizes capacity utilization, and leads continuous improvement efforts across planning, execution, vendor performance, and yard operations. Success requires strong operational judgment, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to influence across Operations, Network Planning, Fleet, Safety, and Finance.

Unpacking the Benefits:

Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match .
• Flex vacation in states other than CA, CO, IL, MA, MT, and NE, with accruals up to 96 hours for first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hours.
• Two (2) floating holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave*
• Six (6) paid company holidays.
• Two (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leave.
• Additional wellness and employee assistance programs.

Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and company policies.

The Must-Haves:

• 7+ years of experience last mile operations, transportation, linehaul, middle-mile, or network operations.
• 3+ years in a regional or multi-site leadership role.
• Proven experience managing vendor-based linehaul networks.
• Strong understanding of hub-and-spoke logistics models.
• Advanced analytical skills; comfort working with dashboards, KPIs, and operational data.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence across functions.

Your Mission in Motion:

Regional Linehaul Performance Ownership

• Own regional performance across On-Time Departures (OTD), On-Time Arrivals (OTA), Left on Dock (LOD), lane reliability, and service impact lanes.
• Ensure adherence to standardized linehaul cut-off times and execution windows.
• Act as the regional escalation point for service disruptions, capacity constraints, and execution failures.

Cost & Capacity Management

• Manage regional linehaul spend, balancing service reliability with cost efficiency
• Optimize planned vs. actual load fill %, empty miles, ad-hoc lane usage, and lane cancellation rates
• Partner with Network Planning to align linehaul plans to volume forecasts and seasonal demand shifts
• Identify and execute cost-reduction opportunities without degrading service

Network Stability & Flow Control

• Ensure consistent lane execution across hubs, sort centers, and branches
• Monitor outbound dwell time, trailer turns, and yard congestion
• Lead corrective actions for recurring execution gaps (late departures, missed connections, volume rollovers)
• Support contingency planning for weather events, peak periods, and network disruptions

Vendor & Fleet Oversight

• Oversee linehaul carrier and vendor performance within the region
• Drive accountability through scorecards, audits, and regular performance reviews
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, load quality expectations, and contractual commitments
• Partner with Fleet Operations on tractor/trailer availability, utilization, and maintenance impacts

Load Quality & Risk Control

• Enforce regional standards for:

• Load quality (palletized vs. floor load, bagging lane integrity, false wall compliance)

• Securement and damage prevention

• Partner with Safety and Quality teams to reduce on-road incidents and service failures

• Ensure corrective actions are documented, tracked, and sustained

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead and develop Regional Linehaul Managers, planners, or execution teams as applicable

• Serve as the primary linehaul partner to:

• Hub & Branch Operations

• Network Planning & IE

• Safety, Finance, and Fleet teams

• Champion a culture of integrity, discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement

Reporting, Metrics & Continuous Improvement

• Own regional linehaul dashboards and weekly business reviews
• Analyze trends and root causes related to service, cost, and execution gaps
• Drive standardized operating rhythms (daily execution reviews, weekly trend analysis, quarterly deep dives)
• Lead improvement initiatives using Lean / CI principles

Paving your way to your success:

• Experience in parcel, e-commerce, or high-volume distribution networks.
• Background in network planning, capacity modeling, or fleet operations.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement exposure (Kaizen, PDCA, root cause analysis).
• Experience supporting peak season planning and execution.

We expect you to operate with integrity and transparency, demonstrate disciplined execution and follow-through, take ownership of outcomes-not just activities, proactively identify risks and drive solutions, and build strong partnerships across Operations, Planning, and Support teams.

If you are excited to be part of our team and grow with our OnTrac family, we invite you to apply!

OnTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

OnTrac is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited to be part of our team and contribute to our talent acquisition efforts, we invite you to apply.

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