Terminal Manager

R & L Carriers Inc; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

R+L Carriers Inc. is seeking a Terminal Manager in Shreveport, LA to plan, organize, manage, and direct all service center operations. The role includes leading staff, ensuring profitability, and maintaining safety and compliance.

The position emphasizes strong leadership, robust logistics oversight, and effective communication with account managers to retain customers and meet service goals.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of LTL, DOT, OSHA, NMFC, tariffs and company policies.
• Strong organizational and logistics skills with problem solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial aspects of the service center operation for profitable results.
• Recommend and initiate personnel actions such as hiring, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
• Lead, educate and develop employees.
• Assist account managers in the identification, acquisition, and retention of customers.
• Prepare and implement action plans to achieve productivity and service goals.
• Ensure safety, security, and loss prevention procedures per guidelines.
• Maintain clean and safe working conditions in the facility and equipment.
• Submit financial and operational reports and action plans as directed.
• Interpret and enforce service center work instructions and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Logistics

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

DOT/OSHA knowledge

City knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Terminal Manager

Full-Time, Monday - Friday

Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment.

R+L Carriers is currently seeking a Terminal Manager at our Shreveport, LA Service Center to plan, organize, manage, and direct all service center operations.

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Company Culture

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial aspects of the service center operation for profitable results including revenue attainment, cost control, and yield improvement.
• Recommend and initiate personnel actions such as hiring, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
• Lead, educate and develop employees.
• Assist account managers in the identification, acquisition, and retention of customers.
• Prepare and implement action plans to ensure planned productivity and service goals are achieved.
• Prepare and manage safety, security, and loss prevention procedures in accordance with Company, OSHA, and DOT guidelines.
• Responsible for the clean and safe working condition of the facility and equipment.
• Submit various financial and operational reports and action plans as directed.
• Interpret, implement, and enforce Service Center Work Instructions and Company policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Regional Director.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Candidates must have proven leadership experience and the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of LTL Industry, DOT Rules and Regulations, OSHA Laws, Hazardous Materials Regulations, NMFC and Tariff Rules, and company policies and procedures, preferred.
• Strong Organizational / Communication/ and Logistical skills with solid problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of all aspects of ensuring quality freight handling techniques preferred.
• Must have computer skills, and be proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of the City and surrounding areas.