Alaska Terminal Ops Leader - Growth & Safety

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Discounts with vendors

Job summary

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation is seeking a hands-on Terminal Operations Manager for our Soldotna, AK terminal. This onsite role leads daily operations, develops the team, and strengthens customer relationships to grow our regional presence.

The ideal candidate understands Alaska freight, has leadership experience, and can drive safety, process improvements, and cost controls while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Relocation may be available for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of logistics/terminal operations experience.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Alaska market knowledge preferred.
• Strong understanding of terminal operations, labor planning, service execution, safety compliance, and cost control.
• Financial acumen with exposure to P&L, pricing levers, margin analysis, or operating expense management.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills and relationship-building.
• Ability to lead changes, standardize processes, and drive measurable results.
• Forklift certification ability (or willingness to become certified).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily terminal operations, including receiving, loading/unloading, staging, dispatch, yard activity, fleet coordination, service execution and overall performance.
• Develop and coach the team; support staffing, onboarding, training, engagement, and performance management.
• Promote a safety-first culture and ensure OSHA/DOT/FMCSA/HAZMAT compliance and company policies.
• Monitor labor, overtime, vendor spend, productivity, expenses, KPIs, and reporting to improve service 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.
• Work cross-functionally with Safety, Sales, Pricing, Customer Service, Claims, HR, Finance, and Operations leadership.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer communication

Safety compliance

Cost control

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office

Forklift certification

Operations knowledge

Alaska market knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation is seeking a hands-on Terminal Operations Manager for our Soldotna, AK terminal. This onsite role leads daily operations, develops the team, and strengthens customer relationships to grow our regional presence.

The ideal candidate understands Alaska freight, has leadership experience, and can drive safety, process improvements, and cost controls while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Relocation may be available for exceptional candidates.