Operations Manager at Saia Inc. in US - TX - Houston
- Company: Saia Inc.
- Location: US - TX - Houston
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 5+ years
Overview
Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – f…
Job description
- Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.
- Manages the terminal operations of the organization by implementing processes and procedures to maximize profitability and optimization.
Responsibilities
- Manages the daily terminal operations to ensure all operations are running efficiently.
- Develop and implement processes and procedures to enhance efficiency.
- Monitors terminal and employee operations to meet and exceed service level agreements.
- Audits current operations and finds areas of improvement.
- Oversees the maintenance and repairs of the terminal's fleet management assets.
- Creates and presents status reports to leadership on terminal operations.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to streamline processes.
- Strategically allocates resources to meet operational requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
- 5+ years of terminal operations experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and transportation management tools.
Skills
Required
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Transportation management tools
Benefits
- At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.
- Competitive pay
- Health insurance with medical, Rx and vision. Free after 10 years of employment.
- Dental insurance
- Free life insurance
- Free short-term disability
- 401(k) with immediate vesting & company match
- Immediate eligibility for holiday pay
- Paid vacation days and personal/sick days
- Employee stock purchase plan
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About Saia Inc.
At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further. With headquarters in Georgia, Saia LTL Freight operates across the U.S. and employs thousands of people nationwide. Through our network of partners, we serve the balance of the U.S. including Alaska and Hawaii, plus Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico. Through our three operating service groups-Saia LTL, LinkEx, and Saia Logistics Services-we provide complete transportation and logistics solutions. As a company, Saia is dedicated to providing every employee the opportunity and environment to continue to grow and contribute, individually and as part of a team. Read More