Terminal Manager - Markets

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Ongoing Opportunities – Terminal Manager

We are continuously looking to connect with drayage operations leaders with experience across our markets. While an immediate opening may not be available in every location, driver onboarding is a critical function in our operation, and we regularly add talent as we grow.

This role is best suited for individuals who thrive in fast-moving environments and take ownership of outcomes. If you are someone who manages complexity, stays action oriented, and drives results, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

** Only candidates living in the GWI Market areas will be considered**

Job Title: Terminal Manager

Department: Operations

Location:
All Markets (In Person)

Reports To: Vice President of Drayage Operations

Position Type: Full-time

Company Overview

Gulf Winds International, Inc. is a leading provider of drayage, transloading, and storage, serving importers and exporters globally. The Company prides itself on innovation, people, and purpose, redefining expectations for intermodal trucking. With a robust presence at major ports, including Houston, Dallas, Mobile, Memphis, Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, Baltimore, and Chicago, Gulf Winds is dedicated to delivering top-notch services through continuous investment in technology and infrastructure.

Ownership:
The company is backed by The Sterling Group, a Houston-based private equity firm. Since 1982, The Sterling Group has partnered with management teams to grow and build winning businesses in the industrial sector. Over 75% of Sterling’s past partnerships have been with family businesses and corporate carve-outs. Sterling excels as a partner bringing its operational focus and expertise to support company objectives.

Today, Sterling has over $5.7 billion in assets under management.

Purpose of Position

The Terminal Manager is responsible for overseeing performance of the Houston terminal which includes oversight and management of the dispatch operations group. The position will be responsible for driver retention, daily execution of the scheduling plan, equipment utilization, operational cost, margins, ELD compliance, as well as identifying process improvements and efficiencies within the team.

Primary

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day operations and execution of plan working with team of dispatchers and schedulers.
• Set priorities for the dispatchers throughout the day.
• Work closely with critical departments (e.g., Safety, Driver Recruitment, Customer Service, Sales) to best serve our drivers (independent contractor and employee) and internal and external customers.
• Mange company driver cost and productivity
• Knowledge of GWI dispatch process, to be able to dispatch as needed.
• Oversee volumes, workloads, capacity, customer requirements/KPI’s, yards, and driver needs to ensure a partnership of customer and driver success.
• Communicate freight needs with scheduling group.
• Track company assets and be able to communicate needs to M&R team as well as management.
• Able to resolve conflicts between contractors and dispatch as needed within company policies.
• Manage P&L, cost, and margins with a focus to increase profitability of the terminal.
• Participate in the implementation of new Key Account/Contract business.
• Manage expectations of team to provide an excellent level of service to drivers and customers.
• Achieve driver retention goals within and related to transportation operations group by ensuring driver success.
• Maintain strong relationships with the independent contractors to…