LTL Terminal Leader: Ops & People Excellence

Central Transport; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical/Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Central Transport LLC is seeking a Terminal Manager to lead our dock operations and terminal staff. The role emphasizes strong leadership, coaching, and a commitment to service excellence in a high-volume LTL network.

The ideal candidate will manage loading/unloading, oversee forklift traffic, ensure safety compliance with DOT/OSHA standards, and align team performance with KPI goals while maintaining a flexible, 50-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to hire, coach, and train staff.
• Excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work 50 hours/week.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dock operations at the terminal.
• Manage loading/unloading, forklift traffic, and palletized freight.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain terminal staff.
• Provide leadership to a team of drivers and dock workers.
• Monitor dock production and KPI goals.
• Maintain a safe work environment per DOT/OSHA standards.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts as business levels increase.

Skills

Leadership

Hiring & coaching

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Central Transport LLC is seeking a Terminal Manager to lead our dock operations and terminal staff. The role emphasizes strong leadership, coaching, and a commitment to service excellence in a high-volume LTL network.

The ideal candidate will manage loading/unloading, oversee forklift traffic, ensure safety compliance with DOT/OSHA standards, and align team performance with KPI goals while maintaining a flexible, 50-hour workweek.