1088 - Mgr, IBMi Operations

What is Landstar?

Landstar is a global transportation system built for the 21st century.  We are a safety-first company that provides safe, secure, and reliable transportation services delivered through a network of independent freight agents, leased owner-operators, and other third-party capacity providers. Landstar offers customized shipping solutions in all modes of freight transportation, supporting an efficient and reliable supply chain that meets our customers' needs and goals.

Location: Hybrid in Jacksonville, FL or Remote

What work will you perform?

We are seeking an IBMi technical leader who will support the IBMi roadmap at Landstar.  The manager has responsibility for ensuring day-to-day administrative tasks are complete and accurate, including all KPMI metrics, system backups, reports, and distribution, operational applications, and general end-user support. You will manage operations across all shifts within assigned IBMi data center system(s) using various system tools.  You will directly supervise three operations employees providing regular feedback and direction for their performance and development. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Management responsibilities for a team to include training, performance appraisals, and hiring
• Responsible for daily operations of itemized administrative tasks   
• Demonstrate effective leadership by establishing staff goals and objectives
• Manage and maintain a cohesive disaster preparedness plan for the IBMi
• Perform basic programming using IBM control language to troubleshoot automated tasks
• Work daily with department Director to improve overall health of operational system
• Monitor all user access accounts and security levels as defined by policy
• Monitor all SOX404 controls, procedures, and supporting evidence (reports)
• Comply with all departmental and company policies and procedures
• Assists with the establishment and maintenance of a departmental budget as needed

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

• 5 years of progressive administration experience managing multiple IBMi partitions
• 5 years of experience with all IBMi OS400 operating system admin commands
• 3 years of experience conducting root cause analysis of all system task errors
• 2 years of experience with TCP/IP configuration and routing
• 2 years of experience writing CLLE programs

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience
• 1 year of experience with IBMi performance tuning using IBM iDoctor software
• 1 year of experience reading or writing with the RPGLE programming language

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to solve complex problems with incomplete work instructions

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of management
• Ability to meet deadlines established by management

Why work at Landstar?

Landstar is seeking hard-working and dedicated employees committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We employ a highly diverse workforce and welcome employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team.

Our workplace culture is second-to-none. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and grow.  We offer competitive compensation, robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance and much more.

If you want to be part of a top-notch Fortune 500 company with an emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, and dedication then Landstar is the place for you!

Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to employment@landstar.com.

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