SR Terminal Manager

Central Transport; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Transport seeks a Terminal Manager for our Gainesville, FL terminal. You will lead dock operations, oversee loading/unloading freight, and mentor a team of drivers and dock workers to deliver reliable service across our LTL network.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, a focus on safety, and a high comfort level with technology and process improvement. This role requires flexibility to cover varying shifts and a dedication to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Prior LTL management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Commitment to superior customer service.
• High aptitude for technology and systems.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication.
• Willing to work approximately 50 hours per week.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dock operations at the terminal.
• Manage loading/unloading freight and forklift traffic.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain terminal staff.
• Provide leadership to drivers and dock workers.
• Monitor dock production to meet KPI goals.
• Maintain safety in line with DOT/OSHA standards.
• Support a culture of excellence in product quality.
• Flexibly shift with business levels.

Skills

Leadership

Hiring & coaching

Communication skills

Technology aptitude

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Willingness to 50 hours/week

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Forklift operation

Dock operations

Job description

Central Transport is one of the nation’s most trusted and technologically advanced Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carriers. With an ever-growing network of terminals nationwide, our team of dedicated professionals provide safe and efficient service to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you’ve had a chance to explore our current open positions,

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

_ Terminal Manager _

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Prior LTL management experience is strongly preferred
• Must have strong leadership skills including the ability to hire, coach, counsel, train, and mentor employees
• Desire to surround customer with excellence in service
• High aptitude for technology
• The ability to multi-task while being detail oriented
• Excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work 50 hours/week average
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred but not required

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee dock operations at the terminal
• This includes the process of loading & unloading freight, managing forklift traffic, and overseeing proper picking/sortation of palletized freight.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain terminal staff
• Provide leadership and accountability to a team of drivers and dock workers
• Monitor dock production, ensuring facility Key Performance Indicator goals are met and/or exceeded
• Maintain a safe work environment compliant with state and federal DOT/OSHA standards
• Ensure company operational model compliance
• Support a culture of excellence in quality of product to internal and external customers
• Flexibility to work varying shifts as business levels increase