Director, Final Mile Operations

Company: Hub Group
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: January 4, 2026

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions: Develop an operational plan and budget that drives attainment of the Company’s financial and strategic goals Establish metrics and conduct analysis to understand and manage performance levels against operational key performance indicators (KPI’s) and company expectations Provide leadership oversight on all operations, safety, systems, quality, and technology Develop, implement, and maintain standard operational procedures (SOP’s) to ensure safety, security, service excellence and operational integrity and compliance standards are met Manage continuous improvement processes and initiatives Develop, train, and motivate a team to reach business unit goals Coordinate operations with all other business unit departments, divisions, and groups within the enterprise Ensure employees and managers are trained and operationally effective, makes hiring decisions, manage performance reviews, provide coaching/mentoring to employees to resolve conflicts and communication problems and proactively promote and support cross team collaboration Responsible for ensuring all compliance and quality programs and initiatives are current and fully understood by employees and the management team Responsible for reviewing and analyzing route optimization planning and execution to ensure site and company profitability Responsible for working with company sales management on new business development initiatives Responsible for remaining current on operational, industry, and competitor trends to ensure the business remains competitive, meets, and exceeds its financial and customer objectives Extensive travel is required to meet business needs Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience preferred Prior experience in management and/or logistics Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong leadership and planning ability Must possess strong interpersonal skills Must have the ability to prioritize workload and manage time remotely Identifies and resolves problems Demonstrates attention to detail Identifies opportunities to increase accuracy and optimize resources and develops/recommends/implements solutions Excellent negotiation skills to deal effectively with individuals and groups within and outside the organization Provides timely and professional support to all internal/external customers and vendors Effective organization and leadership skills General computer skills Salary Range: $90,000 - $102,400/year base salary plus eligibility for additional incentive/equity programs This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including: Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life & AD&D Insurance Disability Paid Time Off Paid Holidays About Us Hub Group is the premier, customer-centric supply chain company offering comprehensive transportation and logistics management solutions. Keeping our customers’ needs in focus, Hub Group designs, continually optimizes and applies industry-leading technology to our customers’ supply chains for better service, greater efficiency and total visibility. As an award-winning, publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HUBG) with $5 billion in revenue, our 6,000 employees and drivers across the globe are always in pursuit of "The Way Ahead" - a commitment to service, integrity and innovation. We believe the way you do something is just as important as what you do.

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