Operations Manager

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is seeking a seasoned professional to manage daily terminal operations and drive efficiency across our network. The role focuses on optimizing processes, aligning cross-functional teams, and maintaining strong service levels in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in business, 5+ years of terminal ops experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and TMS tools. This on-site role offers growth within a nationwide logistics leader.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily terminal operations to ensure efficiency.
• Develop and implement processes to enhance efficiency.
• Monitor terminal and employee operations to meet service levels.
• Audit current operations and identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee maintenance and repairs of the terminal fleet assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes.
• Strategically allocate resources to meet operational requirements.

Skills

Terminal operations management

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transportation management tools

Job description

Ready To Go Further?Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.Position SummaryManages the terminal operations of the organization by implementing processes and procedures to maximize profitability and optimization.Major Tasks and ResponsibilitiesManages 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 QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business or a related field.5+ years of terminal operations experience.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and transportation management tools.BenefitsAt 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 MoveAt 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.