Terminal Manager

World Group; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition assistance

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

ContainerPort Group in Houston, TX is seeking a dedicated Terminal Manager to oversee trucking operations and serve as the link between owner-operators and customers. You will build lasting relationships with drivers and customers aligned with our core values.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in intermodal management, and experience managing an owner-operator fleet. A bachelor’s in Business or Logistics is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required, Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 5 years intermodal transportation management experience.
• 3 years managing an owner-operator based fleet.
• Outstanding service, leadership, customer satisfaction and recruiting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Fleet Manager, Customer Service and Operations team in the terminal.
• Collaborate with recruitment and driver experience teams on IC acquisition and retention.
• Develop new business and expand opportunities with current customers.
• Coach and facilitate communication and teamwork across departments.
• Uphold safety culture and conduct safety inspections.
• Oversee facility maintenance and safety inspections.
• Understand P&L and analyze GP/NOI/NI.
• Demonstrate servant leadership and mentoring skills.
• Coordinate electronic logs (HOS) and solve problems quickly.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet management

Driver recruitment

Customer relationship

Safety culture

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Business or Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

About World Group

World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, vessel husbandry, and warehousing and distribution…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands:

ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services, and World Shipping, Inc. to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight.

We move the world with people who care. Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day.

www.worldgrouplogistics.com

About World Group

World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, we are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, backed by innovative technology to provide visibility and data like never before. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking, freight forwarding, air freight, customs house brokerage, vessel husbandry, and warehousing and distribution…customers around the globe use the services of our family of brands: ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services, and World Shipping, Inc. to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight.

We move the world with people who care. Our award-winning, industry-recognized culture is anchored in our people across the country, and the passion they bring to each day.

www.worldgrouplogistics.com

About ContainerPort Group

ContainerPort Group (CPG®) is an award-winning multimodal transportation company specializing in container drayage. We provide comprehensive container drayage and logistics solutions for customers throughout North America. We pride ourselves on meeting customer needs through a safe and dependable fleet of nearly 1,300 independent contract drivers, and a dedicated team of over 350 transportation experts. Learn more at our website: www.containerport.com

About This Role

ContainerPort Group, a World Group company, is currently looking for a dedicated, driven person to join our family as a Terminal Manager for our growing terminal in Houston, TX!

The Terminal Manager is responsible for being the backbone of our trucking operations and being the connection between our fleet of owner-operators and our customers. This role will build lasting relationships with our drivers and customers that center around our core values.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Fleet Manager, Customer Service and Operations team members located in the terminal
• Work closely with the recruiting and driver experience teams on IC acquisition and retention strategies
• Develop new business
• Grow and expand opportunities with the current customer base through relationship building with key account decision makers
• Coach and facilitate excellent communication and teamwork amongst Customer Service, fleet and operations management.
• Safety Accountabilities (Holding True to Our Safety Culture / #1 Priority)
• Facility Maintenance Background including Safety Inspections
• P&L Understanding and Analysis (GP / NOI/ NI)
• Servant Leadership Understanding and Mentoring Skills
• Electronic Log and HOS Experience
• Impromptu Problem Solving Skills in a Fast Paced Environment

Education And Experience

• HS diploma required, Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field preferred
• Alignment with ContainerPort Group’s purpose, brand promise and core values.
• 5 years intermodal transportation management experience
• 3 years managing an owner-operator based fleet
• Outstanding service performance, leadership, customer satisfaction and owner-operator recruiting skills are a must
• High degree of integrity and initiative
• Excellent management, communication, relationship building and networking skills
• Strong and proven operations background
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits package:
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
  • Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Financial planning
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Internal Mobility & professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Bonus Eligibility