What are the responsibilities and job description for the Terminal Manager position at GLI?
Born out of our service to sister company, Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated, the makers of the YellaWood® brand, Greenbush Logistics, Inc. cut its teeth in the time-and-service sensitive freight management industry. The experience in helping Great Southern's customers thrive on Just-in-Time inventory management quickly developed Greenbush's ability to coordinate a large fleet of trucks across multiple regions of the United States - cultivating a reputation as a trusted freight management source.
Because Greenbush Logistics is a family-owned business, our employees are highly valued as members of our team. We treat them like family. That's why we take great pride in seeing our employees and their families succeed in life.
Every day, our teammates come to work with one goal: exceed customer expectations. By providing timely deliveries and unparalleled service, we strengthen the relationships we have with our customers and each other.
Summary
Greenbush Logistics, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Terminal Manager. This position's primary responsibility is to positively impact bottom-line profit by managing revenue and costs for the terminal. The successful candidate will focus on analyzing routing decisions to provide the optimal balance and effective utilization of the fleet while providing exceptional service to the customer. The Terminal Manager is expected to set the tone of the operation by leading both office and driver personnel and managing the effective performance of all. In addition, the terminal manager will ensure the day-to-day management of safety and maintenance objectives.
Essential Functions:
- Supervise terminal operations to ensure proper routing decisions for GLI assets, with the goal of providing the required service to the customer.
- Analyze daily shipping patterns and communicate regularly with management.
- Monitor and manage supply and demand fluctuations (available loads / available capacity).
- Communicate regularly with appropriate personnel about imbalances and support needs.
- Work with corporate Safety to support achieving goals & objectives related to regulatory compliance, safety awareness, and enforcement of GLI's fleet safety program.
- Make frequent and ongoing decisions regarding drivers, equipment, customer service, carrier selection, and rates.
Education/Experience:
- Skills and knowledge normally gained in a program equivalent to a four-year degree and/or two to three (2-3) years of transportation experience
WE OFFER COMPETITIVE PAY AND A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit sharing
- Flexible spending accounts
- Dependent scholarship program
About Greenbush Logistics:
Greenbush Logistics was born out of service to the parent company, Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated (the largest distributor of pressure-treated pine in the nation). Greenbush Logistics cut its teeth in the time-and-service sensitive freight management industry. The experience in helping Great Southern's customers thrive on Just-in-Time inventory management quickly developed Greenbush's know-how of managing a fleet of trucks across a large geographic region. This knowledge has helped us cultivate a reputation as a trusted freight management source.
Because Greenbush Logistics is a family-owned business, our employees are much more than just a number. they're more like family. That's why we take great pride in seeing our employees (and their families) succeed in life. Every day, members of the GLI family come to work with one goal: exceed customer expectation. By providing timely deliveries and unparalleled service, we strengthen a relationship that will grow in the years to come.