Terminal Manager

The Kenan Advantage Group; Paducah, Nashville (KY, TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kenan Advantage Group in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Operations Manager responsible for the operation, personnel management, and the service to customers within a defined geographic region.

The role emphasizes safety, driver performance, regulatory compliance, and cost control, with leadership of terminal staff and engagement with local customers to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent business experience in transportation.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication with ability to influence.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Promote and develop safe work behaviors in line with company safety programs.
• Monitor hours of service for drivers; ensure compliance with all company and government regulations and policies.
• Supervise drivers to achieve incident-free deliveries of every load.
• Lead, manage, evaluate, and develop staff personnel.
• Forecast terminal performance; evaluate performance and take corrective action to meet forecasts.
• Engage local customers regularly to drive growth and strengthen relationships.
• Ensure maximum asset utilization.

Skills

Operations management

Staff supervision

Customer relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 96 Nashville TN - Nashville, TN 37209
Position Type: Operations
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Salary
Job Category: M2

Position Summary

This position is accountable for the operation, personnel management, and the service to customers within a specified geographic region.

Essential Functions

• Promote and develop safe work behaviors in line with the companys safety programs and objectives
• Monitor hours of service for drivers; maintain compliance with all company and government regulations and policies
• Supervise performance of drivers to achieve incident free deliveries of every load
• Lead, manage, evaluate, and develop staff personnel
• Forecast terminal performance; evaluate performance and take corrective action to meet expense and financial forecast
• Engage local customers regularly to drive growth and enhance relationships
• Ensure maximum asset utilization

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business related field or equivalent business experience in the transportation industry
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:

• Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
• Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
• Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.