Location:

Long Beach / Carson, California Reports to:

Director of Operations Position:

7am

• Mon•Friday•open to

Overtime Salary:

$75,000

• $85,000

Hours:

Open / Flexible Schedule — schedule will be based on operational needs Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Transportation Manager to lead terminal operations, oversee high-volume driver and dock teams, and optimize regional transportation operations through effective use of a Transportation Management System (TMS). The ideal candidate will have strong people-leadership skills, a safety-focused mindset, hands-on terminal experience, and the ability to drive operational performance in a fast-paced transportation environment. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily terminal operations, including dispatch, yard, dock, loading, and unloading activities. Lead, coach, schedule, recruit, onboard, and develop drivers, dispatchers, dockworkers, and supervisors. Utilize a Transportation Management System (TMS) to plan and assign routes, optimize load consolidation, monitor carrier performance, and control transportation costs. Monitor driver performance and ensure compliance with

DOT/FMCSA

regulations, HOS requirements, ELDs, and company safety policies . Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including: On-time delivery (OTD) Dwell time Cost per mile Miles per stop Detention Claims Equipment utilization Prepare daily and weekly operational reports and implement corrective actions to improve performance. Coordinate with customers to resolve service issues and exceptions. Support sales and operations teams with capacity planning and resource allocation. Manage relationships with vendors, owner-operators, third-party carriers, and subcontracted service providers. Monitor terminal P&L inputs, including labor, fuel, equipment, detention, and dwell costs. Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels. Ensure proper maintenance of terminal equipment and compliance with facility security, environmental, and OSHA requirements. Lead incident investigations, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across terminal and transportation operations. Required Qualifications 5+ years of transportation or terminal management experience in a 3PL, brokerage, carrier, or similar transportation environment. Proven experience managing high-volume transportation operations and driver teams. Hands-on experience with terminal operations, including yard management, dock planning, and load sequencing. Proficiency with one or more TMS platforms , such as Transplace, MercuryGate, TMW, Oracle Transportation, Descartes, or equivalent. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Experience scheduling, coaching, developing, and scaling teams; experience managing 50+ employees preferred . Strong knowledge of

DOT/FMCSA

regulations, HOS, driver logs, ELDs, and transportation safety practices . Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use KPIs to improve operational performance. Excellent communication and customer-service skills. Ability to effectively manage and de-escalate service issues. Valid driver's license; CDL preferred but not required . Preferred Qualifications Experience with intermodal, drayage, regional LTL, or full-truckload (FT) operations . Experience working in the Long Beach/Carson port and transportation environment . Familiarity with California transportation and regulatory requirements . Experience managing transportation operations in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment. #

INDONT Pay:

$75,000.00

• $85,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

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

Work Location:

In person