LTL Operations Manager - Newark & Salinas, CA

LTL Operations Manager – Newark & Salinas, CA Job Description Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM 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? 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 and supports operations at the Newark and Salinas terminals. Partners with terminal leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operations while maintaining consistent service standards across both locations. Monitors operational performance and implements improvements to enhance productivity, customer service, and profitability. Ensures compliance with company policies, DOT regulations, and safety requirements. Travels regularly between Newark and Salinas to support operational and staffing needs. Directly supervises shift leads, dockworkers, drivers, and support personnel. Schedules and assigns tasks for dock planning and setup. Ensures timely pickup and delivery of freight and verifies freight for billing accuracy. Observes the loading of trucks to ensure proper handling and distribution of freight. Interviews candidates and makes recommendations regarding hiring, performance management, corrective actions, and terminations in coordination with the Terminal Manager. Manages a team of leaders and employees to ensure freight is loaded and unloaded efficiently while providing exceptional customer service. Utilizes AS400 to run reports and analyze operational performance, staffing, and equipment utilization. Other duties as assigned. Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 3+ years of LTL transportation management experience required. Multi-terminal leadership experience preferred. Experience leading dock, pickup and delivery, linehaul, or terminal operations preferred. Proven leadership, team-building, coaching, and interpersonal relationship skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced transportation environment. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and support operations across multiple locations. Proven ability to work successfully across the organization to resolve operational and customer service issues. Working knowledge of DOT regulations, safety compliance, and transportation operations. Basic PC proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office products required. Experience with AS400 or similar transportation management systems preferred. Ability to travel regularly between the Newark and Salinas terminals. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Oak Harbor Company