logo inner

Area Manager - ORD

PandionWest Chicago, Illinois, United StatesOnsite
This job is no longer open

Pandion is a technology-first transportation provider. Tailor-made for e-commerce, Pandion delivers a high performing, carbon neutral, one-day and two-day delivery experience for all. We are a startup, and want people who are interested in moving fast, breaking things, and building something amazing from scratch.
We are an agile team with continuous integration and you will be responsible for designing and building many of the new components. Logistics provides many of the toughest problems to solve in industry. The problem space spans many challenges on which the customer experience is dependent, including forecasting demand, network route pathfinding, data analysis, and building, scaling, and improving tools. Pandion continuously seeks to focus on serving the needs of e-commerce shippers and their customers.If you are obsessed with customers and excited to develop new technologies and high-performing operations, come build the future with us!

About the Role


You will be responsible for managing Pandion's sort center operations as well as local yard management, inbound transportation operations, and outbound transportation operations in accordance with our network design. This leader will drive transportation and operations related compliance as well as assess and analyze operations financial performance to continuously optimize operation efficiency.  A willingness to navigate ambiguity and define comprehensive training, de-escalate and solve for points of friction as well as apply cross-functional leadership skills to deliver a positive, safe and quality product for both internal and external customers is a must.

This includes continuously improving all aspects of the operation as well as maintaining constant communication and collaboration with Pandion’s support teams and executive leadership.In this role, you will develop a team of roughly 3-5 operational Leads to assist in the building's 24 hour coverage. 

Basic Requirements


  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Five years of business experience within transportation or logistics - preferably in a warehouse environment
  • Ability to create mechanisms to capture quality and productivity performance and ensure a safe working environment
  • Experienced in inbound and/or outbound logistics
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Mature judgement and ability to escalate appropriately 
  • Experienced with data analytics and metrics reporting
  • Able to work on nights and weekends

Preferred Skills


  • Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
  • Experienced in carrier or 3rd party management.
  • Worked in a sortation center or manufacturing environment.
  • Well-versed in multi-shift planning
  • Trained in operational safety best practices
  • Willing to perform all necessary tasks to deliver to the customer
  • Experience in creating and/or maintaining mechanisms to capture and analyze customer feedback

Pandion offers an excellent benefits package including Medical Insurance, Dental, and Vision insurance.  Employees are eligible for 401(k) contribution match. Employees are eligible for equity options to purchase stock in the company.Estimated Salary of $62,000-$80,000 per year + Equity + Benefits. Pandion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

This job is no longer open

Life at Pandion

We are a technology-first transportation provider. Tailor-made for e-commerce, we deliver a high performing one-day and two-day delivery experience for all. If you are obsessed with customers, and excited to develop new technologies and high-performing operations, come build the future with us!
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Celebrates diversity and committed to creating an inclusive working environment2. Fast-moving, fast-growing start-up company3. Technology-first transportation provider4. Agile Team with Continuous Integration5. Ecommerce Shippers and Their Customers6. Equal-opportunity employer7. Obsessed with customers and excited to develop new technologies and high-performing operations8. Focus on serving the needs of e-commerce shippers and their customers9. Carbon Neutral Delivery Experience for All1e. Offer a benefits package including Medical Insurance, Dental, and Vision insurance10. Employees are eligible for 401(k) contribution match and equity options to purchase stock in the company
Your tracker settings

We use cookies and similar methods to recognize visitors and remember their preferences. We also use them to measure ad campaign effectiveness, target ads and analyze site traffic. To learn more about these methods, including how to disable them, view our Cookie Policy or Privacy Policy.

By tapping `Accept`, you consent to the use of these methods by us and third parties. You can always change your tracker preferences by visiting our Cookie Policy.

logo innerThatStartupJob
Discover the best startup and their job positions, all in one place.
Copyright © 2024