Logistics Operations Lead — Terminal & Fleet Management

AKHIRE INC; Soldotna (AK); On-site; USD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AKHIRE INC. in Soldotna, AK, seeks a hands-on Logistics Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day terminal operations, including freight receiving, loading, unloading, staging, dispatch, and delivery coordination.

You will supervise a small team of drivers, coordinate schedules, monitor staffing, and collaborate with HR, Safety, Finance, Customer Service, and Sales to sustain high productivity and service while ensuring FMCSA, DOT, and OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year of related experience in terminal operations, warehousing, transportation, or a related field.
• High School Diploma or GED (equivalent)
• Ability to pass a background and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the terminal, including freight receiving, loading, unloading, staging, dispatch, and delivery coordination.
• Supervise and provide direction to a team of approximately five drivers responsible for transporting and handling freight.
• Coordinate employee schedules, monitor attendance, and manage daily staffing needs.
• Promote efficient operations while maintaining high standards of productivity and customer service.
• Track operational performance and identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Work closely with departments such as Human Resources, Safety, Finance, Customer Service, and Sales to support overall business operations.
• Ensures safety and compliance with FMCSA, DOT, OSHA
• Adheres to company policies and procedures
• Demonstrated leadership and operational management skills
• Strong critical thinking and decision making abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage daily operations with minimal supervision

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Critical thinking

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Teams

Job description

AKHIRE INC. in Soldotna, AK, seeks a hands-on Logistics Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day terminal operations, including freight receiving, loading, unloading, staging, dispatch, and delivery coordination.

You will supervise a small team of drivers, coordinate schedules, monitor staffing, and collaborate with HR, Safety, Finance, Customer Service, and Sales to sustain high productivity and service while ensuring FMCSA, DOT, and OSHA compliance.