Operations Manager

We're looking for an Operation Manager to join our team before the grand opening of our new Patterson terminal on March 10th, 2025. This role gives you the opportunity to get started early, with plenty of time for training and a smooth transition.

Join the Oak Harbor Freight Lines family, where success and tradition meet in a regional trucking story spanning over a century. With 107 years and counting of dedicated service across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and California, we are more than just a company – we are a legacy. We are currently seeking an Operation Manager to join our team and help drive our continued success. Are you ready to be a part of our journey?

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options to fit your needs.
• Employee-only coverage pays up to 2% of gross income.
• Family coverage pays up to 4% of gross income.
• 401K – 100% match up to 5% of the employee’s contribution.
• Accrue 80 hours of PTO within the first 11 months.
• Holiday pay after 90 days.
• Cell phone stipend.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the Terminal Manager
• Maintain and administer consistent policies regarding dock and driver operations during the assigned shift.
• Directly supervises shift leads, dockworkers, drivers, and support personnel at the terminal.
• Schedules and assigns tasks for dock planning and setup.
• Ensures timely pickup and delivery of freight and verifies freight for all billing.
• Observes the loading of trucks for proper handling and distribution of freight for transport.
• Interview and makes recommendations for hiring as well as performance issues/write ups and termination in coordination with Terminal Manager.
• Manages a team of leaders and staff to ensure that freight is loaded and unloaded in a manner that is cost effective, efficient and provides a high level of customer service.
• Assigns OHFL staff to specific duties, such as verifying amounts of and storing incoming, outgoing freight, and assembling customer orders for delivery.
• Using the AS400, runs regular reports and conducts analysis on an ongoing basis to ensure that that equipment and personnel are in the right place at the right time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of LTL management experience required.
• Proven leadership, team building, and interpersonal relationship skills are required.
• Proven ability to work successfully across the organization to resolve issues.
• Basic PC proficiency and experience using MS Office products preferred.
• AS400 experience is preferred.

OHFL is an equal opportunity employer.