Assistant Terminal Manager

Posted 17 Days Ago
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Indianapolis, IN
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Manage terminal planning and operations, oversee employees, resolve customer complaints, ensure safety compliance, optimize operations with data and software, and facilitate employee relations.
Summary Generated by Built In

               

Ready To Go Further?

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

               

Position Summary

Manages the planning and operations of a terminal. Oversees various terminal functions, including pickup and delivery, dock operations, and general administration.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Directs and coordinates the activities of terminal employees to provide cost effective, timely, and quality service to customers.
  • Investigates customer complaints and resolves problems.
  • Provides the necessary equipment, tools, and training to staff to ensure safe and efficient operations.
  • Coordinates staffing levels and work scheduling to maximize terminal productivity.
  • Oversees compliance with company policies and procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations.
  • Uses software, data, and analytics to optimize operations, track production metrics, and anticipate and resolve problems.
  • Interviews, selects, and onboards terminal employees.
  • Facilitates good employee relations through motivation, feedback, and coaching.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
  • 5+ years of terminal operations experience.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and transportation management applications.
  • Ability to work flexible hours.

               

               

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed. 

  

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Top Skills

MS Office
Transportation Management Applications
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The Company
Johns Creek, , Georgia
3,979 Employees
Year Founded: 1924

What We Do

Saia isn’t logistics as usual. We’re a different kind of company. We’re people-focused and safety-driven – with a history of stability that comes from over a century in the industry. When you join us, you get a team that has your back, leadership that’s always ready to listen and a culture built on doing things the right way – for our people, customers, and community. So if you’re ready to learn, grow and build a successful future, let’s go further, together

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