Regional Terminal Manager

Clayton; Addison (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Competitive 401K with company match

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Volunteer time via Clayton Impact

Job summary

Clayton is seeking a Regional Terminal Manager to oversee oversized home shipments across the region, leading a team of four staff and 200+ drivers and pilots. You will drive on-time delivery, safety, and financial performance, reporting to the Director of Operations.

You will manage staffing, training, payroll, budgeting, incident investigations, risk management, and FMCSA compliance while coordinating with Safety and leadership to optimize operations and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• College degree in Business or Logistics preferred; CDL-based experience highly valued.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in Logistics/Transportation/terminal operations management.
• Strong understanding of CDL-based operations and driver workforce management.
• Understanding FMCSA Compliance and safety management systems.
• Experience managing operational and financial performance, including P&L responsibility.
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment.
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
• Ability to produce reports and develop relevant policies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and make critical business decisions.
• Ability to hold others accountable to Clayton standards on safety, compliance, and policy.
• Must have a positive attitude and ability to work in a team; travel 20-30% of the time.
• Proficient in Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end terminal performance, including delivery execution and service levels.
• Oversee staffing, utilization, and workforce planning.
• Lead weekly reviews with leadership to drive accountability.
• Align dispatch, driver supervisors, and field execution.
• Lead hiring and participate in interviews for drivers and staff.
• Drive early tenure retention and driver reliability.
• Coach, discipline, and terminate as needed.
• Ensure FMCSA compliance and safety practices.
• Oversee telematics performance and coaching actions.
• Investigate incidents and retrain regionally.
• Develop and implement policies; ensure consistent execution.
• Manage schedules and shipment coordination/routing.
• Report operational statistics to Senior Management.
• Own terminal financials: budgeting, forecasting, and P&L; control costs.
• Resolve customer issues to protect relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Operational oversight

Data analysis

Planning & organizing

Travel readiness

Communication

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

College degree in Business or Logistics

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Regional Terminal Manager reports to the Director of Operations and oversees oversized home shipments from all home building facilities within the region, leading a staff of four team members and approximately 200 toter and pilot vehicle operators. This role is accountable for overall terminal performance, including driver operations, dispatch execution, safety outcomes, customer experience, and financial performance, and leads Driver Supervisors, Safety, and terminal staff to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient delivery. Responsibilities include but are not limited to scheduling/permitting, operator training, hiring, payroll, maintenance, incident investigations, risk management, budgeting, and maintaining FMCSA compliance requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Own end-to-end terminal performance, including delivery execution, utilization, and service levels; drive on-time delivery and resolve operational disruptions
• Oversight of transportation equipment and personnel, including staffing, utilization, and workforce planning
• Lead weekly rapid-fire reviews with leadership to drive accountability and performance improvement
• Ensure alignment between dispatch, driver supervisors, and field execution
• Lead hiring and participate actively in the interview and selection process for drivers and terminal staff
• Drive early tenure retention and driver reliability
• Hold leaders accountable for performance management, including coaching, discipline, and termination decisions
• Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Regulations
• Oversee LYTX (telematics) performance and ensure coaching and corrective actions are executed
• Conducts investigations to determine the root-cause for any incidents within the region; analyze, follow-up, and close action items, and retrain regionally for all vehicle accidents involving company personnel and/or equipment
• Familiarity with shipment options, legal issues, government regulations, and safety procedures is required, as is knowledge of geography, mathematics, and computer applications
• Develop and implement policies and procedures, ensuring consistent execution of company policies, processes, and expectations
• Manage personnel activities and schedules and oversee shipment coordination and routing
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities, or new prevention measures
• Report operational statistics to Senior Management
• Own terminal financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management; oversee operational costs, productivity, and documentation to improve profitability
• Resolve customer issues, escalations, problems, and complaints to protect service, relationships, and satisfaction
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support business development and growth opportunities
• Partner with the Regional Safety Managers, Safety Lead, and Corporate in reviewing/analyzing safety and operational functionality and developing future strategies
• Maintain a working knowledge on all FMCSA regulations and state specific regulations by reviewing pending and upcoming changes by the DOT
• Ensure the Region is prepared for all future compliance requirements
• Lead and develop Driver Supervisors and terminal staff, driving accountability for operational, safety, and performance outcomes

QUALIFICATIONS

• College Degree in Business or Logistics preferred; a combination of formal education and progressive field experience will be considered, with CDL-based experience highly valued
• 5+ years of proven leadership experience in Logistics/Transportation/terminal operations management
• Strong understanding of CDL-based operations and driver workforce management
• Understanding of FMCSA Compliance and safety management systems
• Experience managing operational and financial performance, including P&L responsibility
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and make critical business decisions
• Ability to hold others accountable to Clayton standards on safety, compliance, and policy
• Must have a positive attitude
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment
• Must be able to travel to home building facilities within the region (day trip) 20%-30% of the time
• Proficient in Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Previous experience in OS/OW shipments or Mobile Home hauling
• Previous permitting experience

Why Clayton?

• Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals.
• Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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