Operations Manager

• 10 years of stevedoring and marine terminal operations experience with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree from Maritime Academy in Maritime Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred but not required
• Proven experience leading teams through change, fostering a cooperative work environment and motivating others to drive continuous improvement.
• Decisive individual who possesses a strong operational focus
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• A passion for managing teams to success
• Must possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card
• Spanish language skills a plus

What is the Working Condition:

• Position does require exposure to outdoors, including extreme heat, rain, wind and high humidity during day and night shifts
• Employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, bend forward, squat, twist, pinch and reach overhead

• Employee is frequently required to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Employee may be exposed to dust, fumes and airborne particles
• Employee is exposed to a moderate to high noise level
• Local and nonlocal travel may be required
• Must be available beyond standard office hours to include holidays, nights and weekends based on operational need

• Provide regular and focused management of the terminal and vessel operations, consistent with the Company’s operating principles. Evaluate and adjust operations accordingly to varying market or customer needs
• Ensure the organization’s commitment to safety and quality standards are at the forefront of daily operations

• Maintain regular contact with peer customer relationships and calibrate operations, accordingly
• Responsible for oversight of performance management and personnel actions involving front line human capital
• Develop the supervisory skills of the superintendent, supervisor and foremen incumbents