Alaska Terminal Operations Lead - Safety & Growth

Odyssey Logistics; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Odyssey Logistics is seeking a hands-on Terminal Operations Manager to lead our Soldotna, Alaska terminal. You will own daily operations, safety, cost control, and customer relationships while shaping the local growth strategy.

This role requires strong leadership, floor supervision, problem solving, and the ability to develop people and optimize processes in a regional freight environment. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to drive service excellence and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in logistics/terminal/3PL or related operations.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience in Alaska market or familiarity with Kenai Peninsula is preferred.
• Strong understanding of safety, service execution, and cost control.
• Ability to lead changes and drive measurable performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily terminal activity including receiving, loading, dispatch, and yard operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop terminal staff; handle onboarding and performance management.
• Promote a safety‑first culture; ensure OSHA/DOT/FMCSA compliance.
• Monitor labor, vendor spend, KPIs, and reporting to improve service and costs.
• Build strong customer relationships and support local growth and sales efforts.
• Develop and improve SOPs and operating practices across terminal functions.
• Collaborate with Safety, Sales, Pricing, Customer Service, Claims, HR, Finance, and Operations.

Skills

Logistics operations

People leadership

Customer relations

Safety compliance

Cost control

Operational reporting

Microsoft Office

Team development

Forklift certification

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Odyssey Logistics is seeking a hands-on Terminal Operations Manager to lead our Soldotna, Alaska terminal. You will own daily operations, safety, cost control, and customer relationships while shaping the local growth strategy.

This role requires strong leadership, floor supervision, problem solving, and the ability to develop people and optimize processes in a regional freight environment. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to drive service excellence and growth.