Terminal Manager

Hire Velocity; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Indian River Transport is seeking a results‑driven Terminal Manager for our Northeastern operations based in Bensalem, PA. The role oversees 24/7 terminal activity, ensures safe, on‑time product delivery, and holds full P&L responsibility while leading recruiting, training, safety and compliance, and growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with proven trucking operations knowledge, excellent customer service, and ability to manage multiple teams in a high‑volume

Qualifications

• Previous terminal/business unit management experience required.
• Truck ing Experience required; food grade transportation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time and safe product delivery with professional communication and outstanding customer service.
• Manage terminal P&L and take actions to improve profitability and control costs.
• Coordinate all operations to optimize personnel and equipment use; oversee staff hiring and training and payroll accuracy.
• Review internal processes and implement modifications to improve efficiency and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Trucking operations knowledge

Tools

AS/400

Microsoft Office

Job description

Indian River Transport's vision is to be the best liquid food grade tank carrier in North America. Our mission is to provide our customers with outstanding customer service, delivering their products safely and on-time every day, all year round. Business is strong - demand for food products remains high even during downturns in the economy. As a result, we are expanding our business to serve our customers demands for more food grade tank capacity.

We currently have an an excellent career opportunity for an experienced Terminal Manager at our beautiful Bensalem, Pennslyvania facility.

Role:

The Terminal Manager will manage and lead the day to day operations of the company's Northeastern business. The terminal operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Terminal Manager ensures that the terminal staff provides outstanding customer service to our customers, delivering their products on-time and safely every time. This position has full P&L responsibility as well as being responsible for the hiring and training of employees, safety and compliance, developing new business and expanding business opportunities with current customers.

Successful team members are ambitious, intelligent, highly motivated individuals who are passionate about providing world-class customer service and possess a strong desire to lead and grow the business unit. This requires an individual who is a strong leader who is able to think strategically yet also is willing and able to be a hands-on manager as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring customers products are delivered on-time and safely every-time while providing customers with consistent, professional communication and outstanding customer service.
• Manage the profit and loss of the terminal operations, taking actions to improve profitably, control costs and improve work processes.
• Manage and coordinate all operations activities to obtain optimum use of personnel and equipment
• Evaluate internal processes and procedures and, if needed, implement modifications to improve operating and reporting efficiency
• Ensure the timely flow and communication of information between the company and drivers regarding company news and information specific for deliveries
• Driver and employee performance management process to include providing corrective action, counseling, performance improvement plans, training and development opportunities and periodic review process
• Management of driver expectations - ensuring drivers are highly productive, maximizing their availability to generate revenue, while ensuring they get home time in accordance with company policy, are paid timely and accurately and are retained.
• Management of operations, maintenance and tank wash teams
• Periodically and routinely review customer rates
• Promote strategic business growth, customer and driver retention, customer and driver satisfaction; present and market the services of the company
• Train and retrain office staff and drivers on procedures and processes
• Assist and provide direction in the recruitment of new drivers
• Assist in the orientation and training process for new employees
• Manage facility hiring process by selecting best-qualified applicants to fill any open positions; assist recruiting as needed
• Ensure accuracy of terminal payroll through the execution of accurate and complete dispatch

Abilities and skills required:

You are a LEADER. You must have the ability to motivate and drive results. Requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to perform under pressure. The ability to adapt, learn, and think on your feet are essential. Must have the ability to communicate value to prospects that drives new sales. AS400 Innovative knowledge preferred and basic Microsoft Office skills needed. Must be capable of understanding human nature and how to motivate people to accomplish a given mission. Customer service skills are paramount. You should be capable of communicating quickly and effectively (spoken and written language). Strong computer skills are essential to daily tasks. Multi-tasking and organizational skills are required to perform this job. Great attention to detail and being a team player are imperative to this position. Qualified candidate must be well-versed in complete trucking operations, including but not limited to, dispatch, routing, scheduling, providing excellent & timely customer service, tracking, and negotiating rates.

Qualifications:

Previous terminal/business unit management experience is required. Trucking Experience required, food grade transportation experience preferred.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

The company complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) by employing only U.S. citizens and non-citizens who are authorized to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

Indian River Transport provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression or any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Indian River Transport complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Trucking Operations: 10 years (Required)
• Tanker: 1 year (Required)