Service Center Manager

Dayton Freight•Louisville, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the Way with Dayton Freight as a Service Center Manager! Looking for a leadership role where you can truly make an impact? As a Service Center Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the operation. You’ll be driving performance, leading teams, and keeping everything running smoothly and efficiently. This is your chance to step into a role where strategy meets action and leadership fuels growth. This isn’t just a management job; it’s your opportunity to lead from the front, build a winning team, and shape the success of an entire operation. If you’re driven, strategic, and ready to take ownership, this role puts you in the driver’s seat.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of the LTL / transportation industry
Experience managing drivers, dock workers, and sales teams
Proven ability to develop and manage budgets
Leadership skills that inspire teams and drive results
Solid communication and problem-solving abilities
Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Fluent in English

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations and keep your Service Center running at peak performance
Analyze performance metrics to spot opportunities and solve challenges
Build strong relationships with both customers and internal teams
Review revenue trends and identify growth opportunities
Partner on sales strategies and help expand your territory
Stay ahead of competitor activity and industry trends
Recruit, hire, train, and develop a high-performing team
Create and execute sales and marketing action plans
Handle safety, compliance, and regulatory standards (DOT, OSHA, EPA, ICC)
Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
Oversee freight claims and facility maintenance
Lead team meetings and keep everyone aligned and motivated
Take on special projects and drive continuous improvement
It is every employee’s duty to participate in the company’s goal of satisfying our customers economically. Therefore, all employees may be called upon to perform tasks not specifically listed in their job description. The job description is not deemed to be all inclusive, nor is the expectations of the job limited to the tasks listed in it.