Position: Intermodal Terminal Manager

Job Description:

Forward Intermodal is seeking a capable and career-oriented Terminal Manager to lead our intermodal start-up operation. The ideal candidate will be tasked with managing all aspects of a start-up operation, including drivers, new customers, and terminal staffing as growth persists. He/she will provide planning for, direction to, and will control available resources associated with safety, compliance, and equipment maintenance. In addition, he/she will provide training, performance feedback, and provide disciplinary recommendations when necessary.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:

• Ensure all work is performed according to Forward Air approved procedures, standards, and specifications for intermodal operations
• Guarantee audit compliance within all areas of the operation
• Review terminal operating reports and adjust labor schedules for increased efficiencies
• Create onboarding strategies for hiring, training, and overall employee retention
• Focus on employee development: organic growth through cross-training
• Ensure accurate daily asset reporting: Trailers, TAP Scanners, Load Bars and Containers
• Manage and react to day-to-day operational requirements in a professional and timely manner
• Directly supervise all activities of all warehouse personnel
• Assign job tasks to workers according to unloading and loading schedules
• Ensure appropriate load plans and proper load balance to ensure safe vehicle operation
• Coordinate work assignments, monitor performance, and provide training on relevant job duties
• Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers
• Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of Hazardous Materials as provided by the Department of Transportation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to drive performance of direct reports and lead a team in a lean manufacturing environment
• Understand P&L statements and analyze areas for production improvement.
• International/Import experience is a plus
• Minimum 3 years intermodal experience
• Degree preferred
• Demonstrated operational management experience of minimum 15-person unit or larger required
• Knowledge of proper freight handling techniques
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials handling
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of operations
• Must be flexible to work weekends and nights

Skills:

• Ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• General computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Linden, NJ 07036: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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