Senior Terminal Operations Leader Drayage & Port Logistics

Cargomatic-; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and company holidays

Life and disability insurance

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Cargomatic, Inc. is seeking an experienced Terminal Operations Manager for our Savannah facility to lead day-to-day terminal and drayage operations. You will drive safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient container movement while managing staff and performance.

The role demands strategic oversight of port-centric logistics, cost control, and customer relations, with a focus on growth and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience managing a trucking terminal, port drayage, and intermodal operations planning loads and driver capacity
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of transportation regulations, port procedures, and safety standards
• Experience with TMS/WMS systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience with P&L ownership or operational budgeting

Responsibilities

• Terminal Operations Leadership: Accountable for safe operations that meet regulatory requirements
• Maintain and grow capacity to meet market demand
• Oversee all daily terminal and drayage operations
• Control costs across drivers, terminals, and chassis while maximizing revenue
• Ensure efficient container movement, dispatching, yard flow, and coordination with port terminals and partners
• Optimize processes to reduce dwell time and improve service performance
• Team Management & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop terminal staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and performance
• Customer Service & Relationships: Deliver high customer satisfaction through communication, accuracy, and proactive issue resolution
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, port authorities, carriers, and internal teams
• Operational Performance & KPIs: Establish and track key performance indicators
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Provide reporting and insights to leadership
• Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and port authority requirements
• Implement and enforce safety protocols
• Resource & Asset Management: Allocate personnel and equipment efficiently
• Oversee utilization and maintenance of trucks, chassis, and yard assets
• Strategic Support & Growth: Support regional expansion and market growth initiatives
• Lead or assist with new customer launches and operational scaling
• Identify opportunities for process and technology improvements

Skills

Terminal operations

Drayage & intermodal

Leadership & team development

Regulatory compliance

TMS/WMS proficiency

Problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / Business

Tools

TMS/WMS systems

Job description

Cargomatic, Inc. is seeking an experienced Terminal Operations Manager for our Savannah facility to lead day-to-day terminal and drayage operations. You will drive safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient container movement while managing staff and performance.

The role demands strategic oversight of port-centric logistics, cost control, and customer relations, with a focus on growth and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.