Logistics Department - Department Manager (Calumet City)

The Logistics Department Manager is a senior leadership position within Technotrix responsible for directing all transportation strategy, routing, fleet operations, and equipment movement across warehouse and field environments. This role owns the systems, structure, and execution that ensure the right equipment arrives at the right place, at the right time — safely, efficiently, and consistently.

Working in close partnership with department leaders, warehouse management, and project teams, this position serves as the operational backbone of production logistics. You’ll ensure equipment flows seamlessly from warehouse to show site and back, while building a scalable, disciplined logistics function capable of supporting growth across festivals, corporate events, and large-scale productions.

This role sets the strategic direction of the logistics department while remaining deeply connected to day-to-day operational performance, staffing, and fleet readiness. The Logistics Department Manager brings structure to fast-moving environments, creates accountability across transportation workflows, and establishes standards that protect timelines, equipment, and client outcomes.

Beyond execution, this leader is responsible for strengthening processes, improving efficiency, and developing a team that can operate with independence, professionalism, and confidence under pressure. Success in this role means fewer fire drills, stronger planning, safer deployments, and a logistics operation that scales with the company rather than reacting to it.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the overall structure, staffing model, and performance of the logistics department, ensuring clear ownership, accountability, and execution standards.
• Build and reinforce a culture of preparedness, responsiveness, and operational discipline across all logistics functions.
• Establish and maintain transportation SOPs, routing standards, and measurable accountability expectations for drivers, coordinators, and support staff.
• Coordinate operational priorities across production, warehouse, staging, and field teams to ensure alignment and continuity.
• Support planning and resourcing for high-volume seasons, large-scale shows, and complex multi-department projects.
• Act as the central decision point for logistics strategy, balancing efficiency, risk management, and production demands.
  

• Oversee routing strategies, scheduling frameworks, and dispatch processes to ensure reliability and cost-effective execution.
• Ensure equipment movement aligns precisely with production timelines, warehouse readiness, and project delivery milestones.
• Anticipate and resolve logistical conflicts before they impact shows, clients, or internal operations.
• Support major project logistics planning, including multi-vehicle coordination, specialized transport needs, and time-critical deployments.
• Develop contingency plans and recovery strategies for delays, breakdowns, or operational disruptions.
  

• Oversee the full vehicle lifecycle, including acquisition planning, maintenance scheduling, utilization tracking, and retirement strategy.
• Ensure DOT compliance, inspection readiness, driver documentation, and safety program adherence at all times.
• Lead incident response protocols, safety reviews, and corrective action planning.
• Maintain a culture of safety, professionalism, and equipment stewardship across all drivers and logistics staff.
• Partner with leadership to ensure insurance, liability, and regulatory standards are consistently met.
  

• Monitor transportation costs, fuel usage, fleet utilization, and efficiency metrics to maintain financial discipline.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, workflow improvements, and operational efficiencies without compromising execution quality.
• Contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and long-term logistics infrastructure planning.
• Support company growth by scaling logistics capabilities in alignment with production volume and service expansion.
• Provide leadership with clear performance insights, reporting, and recommendations for improvement.
  

• 6–10+ years in logistics, transportation, or live event production operations
• Experience managing teams and operational workflows
• Strong organizational and planning ability
• Familiar with DOT standards and fleet coordination
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, production-driven environments

Why Technotrix

• Competitive salary + benefits
• Leadership role with high operational impact
• Opportunity to shape a growing logistics department
• Work across major live events, corporate productions, and touring projects