Terminal Manager - Trucking; Columbus

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence.

We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People
• Customers
• Trust

The Terminal Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of plant specific outbound freight including a fleet of dedicated trucks, hostling, personnel and outside transportation supplier relationships. The Terminal Manager is also responsible for leading safe operations while delivering high service/quality and financial performance of the terminal. The Terminal Manager will interact with all levels of the plant to collaboratively develop opportunities to improve freight expenses.

• Responsible for safety, financial performance, process improvement, housekeeping of offsite warehouse and on time delivery.
• Strategically manages terminal from long‑term perspective while managing the day‑to‑day operational activities; developing competitive rates; developing and analysing operating reports and financial statements.
• Administers policy and contract employee relations; manages recruiting, hiring and developing qualified drivers.
• Develops and maintains existing customer bases. Provides optimal customer service.
• Establishes and reviews procedures for operational effectiveness.
• Works collaboratively with other department staff members such as Customer Service, Sales, Plant Management Team to improve freight spend efficiency.
• Ensures equipment is properly maintained for operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Ensures drivers operate safely and within regulatory compliance.
• Maintains all fleet records and work orders by overseeing and managing the company's fleet software system.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, transportation, or related field preferred.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the transportation industry or a related field, some of which in a management role. Knowledge of transportation operations and laws, federal safety regulations and maintenance requirements.
• Must have strong communication, leadership, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Fleet Management Software experience.
• Thorough knowledge of safe maintenance and DOT, OSHA, and other applicable federal and state regulations.
• Understand P&L statements and analyse areas for production improvement.

• Experience with TMW dispatch system, Omnitracs satellite and Samsara.

• PC skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Negotiation and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work.
• Able to work in a team environment and under time pressure.

• Starting salary range for position: $86,500–$92,000.
• Bonus:
  Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall company performance.
• Paid Vacation:
  Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro‑rata vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, employees (and their dependents) are eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages – medical, dental and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, employees are automatically enrolled in the 401(k) plan. The plan offers both pre‑tax and Roth contribution options along with employer‑provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer:
  The compensation and benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants must apply at  to be considered.