Marine Terminal Operations Manager
Job Summary
A maritime terminal operator is seeking a Marine Terminal Operations Manager to lead a multipurpose terminal in Houston, TX. This role oversees daily terminal operations and stevedoring, with full P&L responsibility for the operation. The manager will lead a multidisciplinary team, improve safety and productivity, and work with customers and commercial teams to grow the business.
Responsibilities
- Direct daily terminal and vessel operations, including stevedoring, breakbulk cargo handling, labor planning, and equipment allocation.
- Own the terminal’s P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and corrective action when results fall short of plan.
- Lead operations managers, supervisors, and frontline teams. Develop leaders and maintain appropriate staffing and operational coverage.
- Manage labor relations and support labor negotiations as needed.
- Track performance across safety, productivity, throughput, service quality, and customer satisfaction. Use those metrics to improve how the terminal operates.
- Build and maintain relationships with shipping lines, cargo customers, logistics providers, port authorities, and service partners.
- Partner with commercial and sales teams to pursue new business and support negotiations involving tariffs, service agreements, and contracts.
- Lead safety and regulatory compliance, including OSHA and environmental requirements, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in marine terminals, stevedoring, port operations, logistics, transportation, or a similarly complex industrial operation.
- Proven experience leading a significant operation with full P&L accountability.
- Strong knowledge of breakbulk cargo, stevedoring, vessel operations, and port infrastructure.
- Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced operating environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and forecasts, support commercial negotiations, and build lasting customer relationships.
- Track record of improving operational performance with measurable results.
- Experience in unionized or labor-intensive environments strongly preferred.
- Fluency in English required; Spanish is a plus.
- Full-time, on-site role in Houston, TX.