Terminal Manager

About This Role

This leadership role is the business contact for FedEx management and oversees all ground operations at the Palm Springs terminal, serving as the primary point of contact for drivers, customers, and FedEx. It requires a high level of independence, organization, creativity, and a relentless commitment to delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Manage both the day-to-day and long-term goals of Blackland’s operations in the Palm Springs terminal
• Drive required routes averaging 2-3 days per week to control payroll costs
• Own the hiring and training of the driver team, including managing performance and safety metrics and expectations
• Create a schedule that matches drivers for required FedEx volumes, assigning and managing adjustments necessary to driver routes, utilizing DRO for each day’s operations
• Submit payroll (collecting hours worked, validating service numbers) to the home office for the previous week’s operations
• Manage, track, and maintain trucks and other Blackland assets committed to the Palm Springs operations in a systematic and organized way, including proactive maintenance and inspections
• Manage the driver team, including all customer-related issues, driver concerns, performance coaching, and all other company policies and procedures
• Be responsible for all direct contact with FedEx terminal leadership, including all customer-related issues and all incident and accident-related issues
• Operate a safe and productive operation in the Terminal

Benefits

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

About the Company

Blackland Transport is a shipping and logistics company that largely operates as a last-mile contractor for FedEx. The company strives for excellence and seeks to support its teammates and deliver work opportunities with unparalleled growth and development.