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Enterprise Operations Manager

Nolan Transportation Group
Full-time
On-site
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Enterprise Operations Manager : Oversees broader operational efficiency across the office, leading account teams and ensuring processes, systems, and performance standards are met.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key connection between customers, sales, and operations to ensure service excellence.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of logistics and compliance with customer SOPs.
  • Track and report on performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
  • Act as an escalation point for issues, proactively identifying risks and driving resolutions.
  • Serve as the escalation point of contact for all customer accounts, maintaining strong relationships and understanding customer goals.
  • Auditing routing guides, tender acceptance/rejection, and RFP/bid packets to drive strategy for contractual volume.
  • Provide customer-specific reporting, insights, and continuous improvement recommendations.
  • Oversee office-wide operational efficiency, including load board management, customer SOPs, and claims management.
  • Manage and develop Account Managers and Account Coordinators including monthly performance reviews and training.
  • Assign daily operational tasks and monitor execution.
  • Lead operational meetings with executive leadership to review performance and address challenges.
  • Monitor and optimize use of operational technology (bots, bad build reports, RFP trackers) to improve efficiency and win rates.
  • Manage PTO coverage and ensure continuity of service for all accounts.

 

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred.
  • 1–5+ years of transportation or logistics experience with direct leadership responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, drive process improvements, and deliver operational results.
  • Strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders and balance office-wide priorities.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with ability to interact across all levels of leadership.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment while managing competing priorities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make sound decisions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Excel and Tableau experience preferred.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret industry documents and reports.
  • Customer-centric mindset with the ability to proactively address concerns and identify value-added solutions.

**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Standard office environment, usually indoors away from the elements with moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Maintain a stationary position for extended periods; move about the office, operate computers and files, as needed; and frequently communicate with others. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee is required to lift boxes up to 20 pounds.

SCHEDULING

This is a full-time benefits-eligible position, working Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

TRAVEL

Yes, to offices and conferences

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

EEOC/ADA STATEMENT:

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. In an effort to recruit, develop and retain top talent, we are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all personnel practices to ensure equal opportunity for employment, promotion, and training for a more inclusive workforce.

RECRUITMENT SCAM NOTICE:

Transportation Insight/Nolan Transportation Group is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Our hiring process includes a formal interview with a member of our recruitment team. We do not conduct interviews exclusively through text or instant messaging platforms. TI/NTG does not require candidates to pay for training, equipment, or any other fees as a condition of employment. Any request for payment is a scam. Official communication from our recruitment team about your application will only come from emails ending in ‘@ntgfreight.com’ or from ‘transportationinsight@myworkday.com.' 

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