Operations Manager

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC in Houston, TX, is seeking an experienced Terminal Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day terminal activities, implement efficiency-driven processes, and maximize profitability.

You will monitor operations, audit performance, manage fleet maintenance, and present status reports to leadership, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet service levels. Strong leadership and hands-on TM tools experience are required to excel in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 5+ years of terminal operations experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and transportation management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily terminal operations to ensure all operations run efficiently.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Monitors terminal and employee operations to meet and exceed service level agreements.
• Audits current operations and finds areas of improvement.
• Oversees the maintenance and repairs of the terminal's fleet management assets.
• Creates and presents status reports to leadership on terminal operations.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to streamline processes.
• Strategically allocates resources to meet operational requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Transportation management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Transportation management tools

Job description

Position Summary

Manages the terminal operations of the organization by implementing processes and procedures to maximize profitability and optimization.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manages the daily terminal operations to ensure all operations are running efficiently.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Monitors terminal and employee operations to meet and exceed service level agreements.
• Audits current operations and finds areas of improvement.
• Oversees the maintenance and repairs of the terminal's fleet management assets.
• Creates and presents status reports to leadership on terminal operations.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to streamline processes.
• Strategically allocates resources to meet operational requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• 5+ years of terminal operations experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and transportation management tools.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed.

Make Your Move At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we've created a positive culture that's driven by our core values - like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

With headquarters in Georgia, Saia LTL Freight operates across the U.S. and employs thousands of people nationwide. Through our network of partners, we serve the balance of the U.S. including Alaska and Hawaii, plus Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico. Through our three operating service groups-Saia LTL, LinkEx, and Saia Logistics Services-we provide complete transportation and logistics solutions. As a company, Saia is dedicated to providing every employee the opportunity and environment to continue to grow and contribute, individually and as part of a team.