Terminal Manager

Hub Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hub Group is seeking a Terminal Manager to lead a terminal team, drive safe and cost-efficient operations, and collaborate across levels to reduce freight costs. The role oversees company drivers, owner-operators and terminal staff in a fast-paced environment, reporting to the Director, Region Operations.

Essential duties include creating annual business plans, conducting monthly results reviews, and delivering strategies to provide superior service while monitoring budgets, safety, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with Transportation/Logistics or Business preferred.
• 5-7 years' experience in transportation management.
• Thorough understanding of terminal operations and regulations.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to plan, manage, and lead multiple tasks.
• Computer proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook; knowledge of Transportation Software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, and lead all functions within a terminal across productivity, service, safety, CSA performance, and costs.
• Develop and implement an annual terminal business plan and strategy.
• Conduct monthly reviews of key accountability areas and results.
• Lead customer relationships to ensure service goals, budgets, and expenses are met.
• Ensure safe working environment for all employees and contractors.
• Enforce company policies, DOT rules, and safety standards; foster a high-performance culture.
• Lead special projects and develop staff through coaching and performance reviews.

Skills

Transportation management

Terminal operations

Leadership

Communication

Planning and multitasking

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Transportation Software

Job description

The Terminal Manageris responsible for leading safe operations while delivering high service/quality and overall cost performance of the terminal. The Terminal Managerwill interact with all levels of company personnel to collaboratively develop opportunities to reduce freight cost. This position is responsible to lead a team of Company Drivers and/or Owner Operators as well as terminal staff, in a fast-paced environment.This position reports to the Director, Region Operations.

EssentialJobFunctions:

• Manage, direct, and lead all functions within a terminal. Primary areas of accountability include: productivity, service, safety, CSA performance, loaded mile ratio, driver retention, working driver percentage, cost per dray management, and asset management
• Responsible for the creation and implementation of an annual yearly business plan for the Terminal, along with Terminal strategies
• Conduct monthly results reviews of all key accountability areas
• Develop and deliver internal and external strategies to provide superior service to customers. Implement, analyze and monitor to ensure, service goals, expenses, budgets
• Support customer relationships when required and ensure that safety, service, and quality measures are implemented, audited and monitored for corrections
• Ensure that a safe working environment is provided for all employees and owner operator contractors
• Enforce understanding and compliance with all Company policies and procedures, Code of Conduct, and federal and state Department of Transportation rules and regulations
• Create an atmosphere of trust and teamwork that values the contributions of all employees and owner operator contractors in support of a high performance culture
• Lead efforts and special project teams as needed
• Lead and develop internal staff through the use of individual development plans, goal setting and monthly results reviews.They should also provide on the spot coaching when needed
• Conduct semiannual performance appraisals with their office staff
• Leads the terminal by demonstrating a "can do" attitude with a "will do" work ethic and a strong sense of self-initiative
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience with a Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain or Business preferred
• At least 5-7 years' experience in transportation management along with a thorough, demonstrated understanding of terminal operations
• Knowledge of transportation operations and laws, federal safety regulations and maintenance requirements preferred
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills in addition to a proven track record of success
• Demonstrated ability to plan,manage, direct and lead multiple tasks at once
• Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Knowledge of Transportation Software is a plus

Salary Range: Up to $95,000 /year base salary + bonus eligibility

This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including: