Cargomatic
Terminal Operations Manager (Drayage / Port Logistics)
Savannah, GA. Posted a month ago
The role
The Terminal Operations Manager will lead and oversee day-to-day operations for the Savannah terminal. This role drives operational excellence across drayage and port-centric logistics while managing terminal staff and ensuring safety and compliance.
What you will do
- 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
- Lead, mentor, and develop terminal staff
- Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and performance
- Deliver high customer satisfaction through communication and proactive issue resolution
- Build and maintain relationships with customers, port authorities, carriers, and internal teams
Required qualifications
- 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
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
- Experience with P&L ownership or operational budgeting
Benefits
- 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
About the company
Cargomatic is a technology-driven logistics company. Atlas Marine is a motor carrier division of Cargomatic.