Terminal Operations & Growth Leader

Action Resources; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Resources is seeking an Operations Leader to drive growth and profitability across the terminal network. You will coordinate day-to-day operations, manage drivers and owner operators, and partner with customers to meet business needs while upholding safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and building a strong culture. You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and collaborate with sales on new opportunities in a dynamic transportation environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in the transportation industry.
• 3-5 years experience in the transportation field preferred.
• 0-2 years of fleet management/leadership of drivers preferred.
• Previous experience leading teams and managing remote locations preferred.
• Previous tank trailer and hazardous waste transportation experience preferred.
• Familiar with Transportation Management Software (ie: TMW, McLoed)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Focused on Safety, Service, Revenue, Assets and Costs.
• Implement and support all company continuous improvement and safety efforts.
• Liaise for drivers, owner operators and terminal staff.
• Interact with customers to meet needs and ensure superior service.
• Be a change leader in processes, structure and business modeling.
• Driver advocate, involved in recruiting and hiring drivers.
• Coordinate daily terminal activities to support objectives.
• Handle escalation and time-critical issues promptly.
• Collaborate with sales to manage existing and new business opportunities.
• Develop staff through performance evaluation and coaching.
• Promote safe work behaviors via safety programs and objectives.
• Identify process breakdowns and develop improvement plans with partners.
• Foster a positive culture.
• Assist onboarding drivers and associates to terminal processes.
• Initial contact for personnel problems.

Skills

Teambuilding

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Financial acumen

Supervision

Communication

Time management

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation or related field

Tools

TMS (e.g., TMW, McLeod)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Action Resources is seeking an Operations Leader to drive growth and profitability across the terminal network. You will coordinate day-to-day operations, manage drivers and owner operators, and partner with customers to meet business needs while upholding safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and building a strong culture. You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and collaborate with sales on new opportunities in a dynamic transportation environment.