Terminal Operations Manager (Drayage / Port Logistics)

Cargomatic-; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and company holidays

Life and disability insurance

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Cargomatic, Inc. is seeking an experienced Terminal Operations Manager for our Savannah facility to lead day-to-day terminal and drayage operations. You will drive safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient container movement while managing staff and performance.

The role demands strategic oversight of port-centric logistics, cost control, and customer relations, with a focus on growth and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience managing a trucking terminal, port drayage, and intermodal operations planning loads and driver capacity
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of transportation regulations, port procedures, and safety standards
• Experience with TMS/WMS systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience with P&L ownership or operational budgeting

Responsibilities

• Terminal Operations Leadership: Accountable for safe operations that meet regulatory requirements
• Maintain and grow capacity to meet market demand
• Oversee all daily terminal and drayage operations
• Control costs across drivers, terminals, and chassis while maximizing revenue
• Ensure efficient container movement, dispatching, yard flow, and coordination with port terminals and partners
• Optimize processes to reduce dwell time and improve service performance
• Team Management & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop terminal staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and performance
• Customer Service & Relationships: Deliver high customer satisfaction through communication, accuracy, and proactive issue resolution
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, port authorities, carriers, and internal teams
• Operational Performance & KPIs: Establish and track key performance indicators
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Provide reporting and insights to leadership
• Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and port authority requirements
• Implement and enforce safety protocols
• Resource & Asset Management: Allocate personnel and equipment efficiently
• Oversee utilization and maintenance of trucks, chassis, and yard assets
• Strategic Support & Growth: Support regional expansion and market growth initiatives
• Lead or assist with new customer launches and operational scaling
• Identify opportunities for process and technology improvements

Skills

Terminal operations

Drayage & intermodal

Leadership & team development

Regulatory compliance

TMS/WMS proficiency

Problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / Business

Tools

TMS/WMS systems

Job description

Terminal Operations Manager (Drayage / Port Logistics)

Terminal Operations Manager (Drayage / Port Logistics) - Savannah, GA
Cargomatic, Inc.

Atlas Marine, a motor carrier division of Cargomatic is looking for a Terminal Manager in our Savannah facility

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site(Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with occasional weekends | Experienced

Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 depending on experience and qualifications

This is not a remote position. Relocation assistance is not offered.

About Us
Cargomatic is committed to making the lives of truckers and shippers easier. Our goal is to let truckers be truckers and shippers be shippers by simplifying the process for all our customers and vendors.

Cargomatic was named to the Built In Best Places to Work list, recognizing our people-first culture, strong benefits, and commitment to employee growth and well-being.

Position Overview
Atlas Marine, a motor carrier division of Cargomatic is seeking an experienced Terminal Operations Manager to lead and oversee day-to-day operations for our terminal.

This role is critical in driving operational excellence across drayage and port-centric logistics while ensuring safety, compliance, and exceptional customer service. You will lead terminal operations, optimize performance, and play a key role in scaling Cargomatic's presence in the market.

We are looking for a proactive, hands‑on leader with deep knowledge of port operations, containerized freight, driver management, and terminal processes.

What You’ll Do

Terminal Operations Leadership

• Accountable for safe operations that meet regulatory requirements
• Maintain and grow capacity to meet market demand
• Oversee all daily terminal and drayage operations
• Control costs across drivers, terminals, and chassis while maximizing revenue
• Ensure efficient container movement, dispatching, yard flow, and coordination with port terminals and partners
• Optimize processes to reduce dwell time and improve service performance

Team Management & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop terminal staff (dispatchers, clerks, yard personnel)
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and performance

Customer Service & Relationships

• Deliver high customer satisfaction through communication, accuracy, and proactive issue resolution
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, port authorities, carriers, and internal teams

Operational Performance & KPIs

• Establish and track key performance indicators
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Provide reporting and insights to leadership

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, FMCSA, and port authority requirements
• Implement and enforce safety protocols

Resource & Asset Management

• Allocate personnel and equipment efficiently
• Oversee utilization and maintenance of trucks, chassis, and yard assets

Strategic Support & Growth

• Support regional expansion and market growth initiatives
• Lead or assist with new customer launches and operational scaling
• Identify opportunities for process and technology improvements

What You Bring

Required

• Must have extensive experience managing a trucking terminal, port drayage, and intermodal operations planning loads and driver capacity
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities
• Knowledge of transportation regulations, port procedures, and safety standards
• Experience with TMS/WMS systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience with P&L ownership or operational budgeting

Compensation
The expected salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000, depending on experience, skills, location, and other job‑related factors. This position may also be eligible for performance‑based incentives.

Benefits & Perks
Cargomatic offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible work environment (where applicable)
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition and wellness programs

Why Join Cargomatic?
At Cargomatic, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on how freight moves through critical supply chain networks. You’ll work with a fast‑growing, technology‑driven logistics company that values innovation, ownership, and operational excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cargomatic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.