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Horizon Freight System
Intermodal Terminal Manager
Job Description
Horizon Freight System, one of the most experienced intermodal trucking companies in the United States, is looking for a highly motivated, career-minded individual to join our growing operation as an Intermodal Terminal Manager in our Charleston, SC dispatch terminal. This position is full-time, on-site. Responsibilities of the
Position:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of our Charleston, SC dispatch terminal, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely movement of containers to and from the Port of Charleston, rail facilities, and customer locations. Serve as the primary point of leadership for the terminal by resolving escalated customer and operational issues, making sound business decisions in a fast-paced environment, and maintaining a high standard of professionalism and accountability. Lead, coach, and support dispatchers, office personnel, and owner operators to maximize productivity, maintain high service levels, and foster a positive, team-oriented work environment. Coordinate container pickups, deliveries, chassis utilization, and appointment scheduling while proactively addressing operational challenges, equipment availability, and customer needs. Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, steamship lines, port authorities, rail providers, and third-party vendors. Monitor key performance metrics including on-time service, container dwell time, driver productivity, safety performance, and overall terminal profitability, implementing improvements where needed. Ensure compliance with all applicable DOT, FMCSA, port, and company safety regulations while promoting a strong culture of safety and regulatory compliance. Develop and grow the terminal by cultivating customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and recruiting and retaining high-quality owner operators.Qualifications & Interpersonal Skills:
Experience managing employees, truck drivers, and daily terminal operations required Port and rail operations experience required Business development experience required Proven capability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced setting Exceptional communication and customer service skillsWork Schedule & Benefits:
Generally, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (on-site in Charleston, SC), with the expectation of managing business needs outside of regular hours as needed Performance-based bonus plan Complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurances 401(k) with company match Vacation and holiday pay Paid parental leave Physical Demands of thePosition:
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to stand, walk, and sit; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; and reach with hands and arms to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds.About Our Company:
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Bessemer Management Company has 90+ years of experience in the flatbed, intermodal, and over-dimensional trucking industries. The companies we serve (Kaplan Trucking, Eastern Express, Horizon Freight System, TRX, Inc., DD&S Express, and PFQ Companies) are comprised of a network of 3,000+ trucks and 270+ terminals primarily located across the Midwest, South, and Northeast. We are a company that is diversified, independent, stable, and growth minded. We value innovation, long-term thinking, and a roll-up-your-sleeves/desire to dig in mentality. We invest in people who take ownership, care deeply about quality, and want to contribute to something bigger than themselves.Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Vision insurance Ability toCommute:
North Charleston, SC 29418 (Required)Work Location:
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What they do
A Transportation Manager coordinates transportation operations within an organization or a company or directs the activities of an organization that provides transportation services.
$90,888 / year median in South Carolina
+2% projected growth