Alaska Terminal Operations Leader – Growth & Safety

Odyssey Logistics; Soldotna (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Odyssey Logistics is seeking a Terminal Operations Manager to lead the Soldotna, AK terminal. The role emphasizes daily operations, safety, service execution, and cost control, while developing people and strengthening customer partnerships.

You will own terminal performance, drive process improvements, manage staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across safety, sales, and finance to grow the regional presence. Onsite in Soldotna, with local travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of logistics, 3PL, terminal, or transportation operations experience.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience including coaching, staffing, and performance management.
• Prior Alaska market experience and knowledge of local business dynamics is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of terminal operations, labor planning, service execution, safety compliance, and cost control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operating/reporting systems; ability to analyze KPIs and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily terminal activity including receiving, loading/unloading, staging, dispatch, yard activity, fleet coordination, service execution, and overall performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees; manage staffing, onboarding, training, engagement, and performance management.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, HAZMAT, and company policies.
• Monitor labor, overtime, vendor spend, productivity, expenses, KPIs, and reporting to improve service, efficiency, accountability, and cost control.
• Build strong customer relationships; partner with Sales and Pricing; support local customer visits and identify new opportunities.
• Develop and improve SOPs, work instructions, and operating practices across dock, office, city, linehaul, dispatch, and supervisory functions.
• Collaborate with Safety, Sales, Pricing, Customer Service, Claims, HR, Finance, and Operations leadership to strengthen service and support growth.

Skills

Logistics operations

People leadership

Customer facing

Safety & compliance

Process improvement

Analytical & reporting

Forklift certified (desired)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Operational/reporting systems

Job description

Odyssey Logistics is seeking a Terminal Operations Manager to lead the Soldotna, AK terminal. The role emphasizes daily operations, safety, service execution, and cost control, while developing people and strengthening customer partnerships.

You will own terminal performance, drive process improvements, manage staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across safety, sales, and finance to grow the regional presence. Onsite in Soldotna, with local travel as needed.