Terminal Operations Leader — Drive P&L & People Growth

Swift Transportation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Swift Transportation seeks an experienced Operations Leader to drive P&L and headcount for a designated terminal. You will oversee activities to maximize efficiency and capacity across the company\'s lines of business and customers. Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming terminal environment while leading development programs.

You will coach others, analyse financial reports, and collaborate with recruiting, sales, and driver development to meet hiring needs and grow market presence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations and/or sales in transportation industry required.
• 1+ year people leadership experience required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must be able to lead, develop and coach others.
• Must be able to transfer knowledge to others.
• Must be able to understand financial reports.
• Must be able to effectively utilize accessible data for decision making and problem resolution.
• Bachelor's degree in business related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead P&L and all headcount for assigned terminal.
• Oversee all activities tied to ensure assigned terminal operates efficiently and optimal capacity for all the company's Lines of Business and customers tied to assigned terminal.
• Ensure terminal is well maintained and is safe, organized, clean and appealing to drivers and customers.
• Establish development/training programs that continuously improve performance and increase position depth.
• Provide continuous feedback to leaders regarding revenue per truck, driver safety, employee retention and utilization of equipment.
• Identify opportunities for improvement; develop and implement cost-effective solutions based on ROI such as improve dispatch MPG.
• Develop and maintain an effective yard management system.
• Collaborate with recruiting and driver development to ensure hiring needs are met.
• Work closely with sales to gain an understanding of market needs and assist in new business development in key markets.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Skills

People leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Swift Transportation seeks an experienced Operations Leader to drive P&L and headcount for a designated terminal. You will oversee activities to maximize efficiency and capacity across the company\'s lines of business and customers. Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming terminal environment while leading development programs.

You will coach others, analyse financial reports, and collaborate with recruiting, sales, and driver development to meet hiring needs and grow market presence.