Transportation Manager

*Location:* Long Beach / Carson, California *Reports to:* Director of Operations *Position:* Full-Time, On-Site *Salary:* *$75,000 per year* *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