Intermodal Terminal Manager Houston

Location : Houston TX Department : Logistics / Transportation Reports To : Director of Operations Employment Type : Full-Time

Position Summary :

The Intermodal Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the movement of freight from Ergon (internal) and external intermodal locations and communicating and visiting the port. This role ensures efficient coordination between terminals and customers to deliver cost-effective and timely logistics solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Operational Oversight : Manage daily intermodal operations including scheduling routing and tracking of shipments.
• Carrier & Vendor Management : Build and maintain relationships with drayage providers and other transportation partners.
• Customer Service : Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding shipment status delays and issue resolution.
• Compliance & Safety : Ensure all operations comply with federal state and local transportation regulations including hazardous materials handling if applicable.
• Cost Control & Budgeting : Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities for savings through mode optimization and vendor negotiation.
• Team Leadership : Supervise and train intermodal coordinators or dispatchers; foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Technology Utilization : Use transportation management systems (TMW) EDI platforms and other logistics software to manage and report on operations.

Qualifications :

Preferred Skills :

Compensation & Benefits :

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience,Customer Service,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Math,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Mentoring,Supervising Experience,Restaurant Management

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1