Terminal Operations Manager (Drayage / Port Logistics)

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Savannah, GA, USA
In-Office
85K-100K Annually
Senior level
Logistics • Software • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics • App development
Cargomatic: Connecting Shippers and Carriers with Smart, On-Demand Freight Technology Solutions
The Role
Leads daily terminal and drayage operations, including dispatching, container movement, yard flow, driver capacity, staffing, asset utilization, and regulatory compliance. Manages terminal personnel, controls costs, tracks KPIs, improves service performance, supports customer relationships, and drives process improvements and market expansion. The role requires extensive trucking terminal, port drayage, intermodal planning, transportation regulation, safety, and TMS/WMS experience.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

Customer Success Manager - Drayage & Supply Chain | Cargomatic

Location: Savannah, GA

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.




Skills Required

  • Extensive experience managing a trucking terminal, port drayage, and intermodal operations
  • Experience 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 a related field
  • Experience with P&L ownership or operational budgeting

Cargomatic Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cargomatic and has not been reviewed or approved by Cargomatic.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage appears robust, with multiple mainstream medical, dental, and vision options and employer‑verified confirmation of comprehensive plans. Benefits materials point to strong plan design details, reinforcing confidence in core health coverage.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match, signaling meaningful long‑term support. Company materials consistently highlight the match as a core component of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible/unlimited PTO and paid holidays are prominently featured, indicating broad time‑off offerings on paper. Company materials and listings emphasize flexibility as part of the package.

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The Company
HQ: Long Beach, CA
453 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Trusted by 19 of the top 20 importers, Cargomatic leverages the latest innovations to deliver comprehensive short-haul logistics solutions powered by the industry’s most sophisticated technology platform. The company offers a true one-stop shop—one provider for all U.S. markets managed in one technology platform with a single point of contact for the entire shipment life cycle. Services include LTL, LCL, FTL, FCL, Drayage, Intermodal, White Glove, Final Mile and Storage/Yard Management. Cargomatic’s network of subsidiary-owned assets, owner-operators and fleets provides customers with daily access to more than 35,000 trucks in 50 markets, including the nation’s top 20 ports. At Cargomatic, We Deliver More.

Why Work With Us

At Cargomatic, we tackle logistics challenges with innovative, tech-driven solutions. Our team is empowered to make a real impact in an environment that values curiosity, collaboration and growth. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking culture where passionate people drive meaningful change in how goods move across the globe.

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