TERMINAL MANAGER - TRUCKING (Columbus, IN)

Packaging Corporation of America • Columbus, IN

3d • $86,500 - $92,000

About The Position

Terminal Manager Primary Duty The Terminal Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of plant specific outbound freight including a fleet of dedicated trucks, hostling, personnel and outside transportation supplier relationships. The Terminal Manager is also responsible for leading safe operations while delivering high service/quality and financial performance of the terminal. The Terminal Manager will interact with all levels of the plant to collaboratively develop opportunities to improve freight expenses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, transportation, or related field preferred.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the transportation industry or a related field, some of which in a management role.
• Knowledge of transportation operations and laws, federal safety regulations and maintenance requirements.
• Must have strong communication, leadership, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Fleet Management Software experience.
• Thorough knowledge of safe maintenance and DOT, OSHA, and other applicable federal and state regulations.
• Understand P&L statements and analyze areas for production improvement.
• PC skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Negotiation and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Able to work in a team environment and under time pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with TMW dispatch system, Omnitracs satellite sand Samsara.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety financial performance, process improvement, housekeeping of offsite warehouse and on time delivery.
• Strategically manages terminal from long-term perspective while managing the day-to-day operational activities; developing competitive rates; developing and analyzing operating reports, financial statements.
• Administers policy and contract employee relations; manages recruiting, hiring and developing qualified drivers.
• Develops and maintains existing customer bases. Provides optimal customer service.
• Establishes and reviews procedures for operational effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with other department staff members such as Customer Service, Sales, Plant Management Team to improve freight spend efficiency.
• Ensures equipment is properly maintained for operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Ensures drivers operate safely and within regulatory compliance.
• Maintains all fleet records and work orders by overseeing and managing the company's fleet software system.

Benefits

• Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager