Sr. Terminal Operations Manager

TOTE Maritime Alaska LLC • Tacoma, WA • 5h ago

POSITION PROFILE (Job Summary)
The Senior Operations Manager provides leadership and strategic oversight for all Tacoma yard maintenance and operational activities. This role is responsible for daily cargo operations, coordinating load and discharge processes with stevedoring teams, vehicle and maintenance departments, and the vessel group to ensure safe, efficient, and timely vessel operations. Additionally, the position oversees all Tacoma terminal facility maintenance, including roloc box upkeep, terminal infrastructure, environmental and security programs. Specify and approve new and replacement equipment based on fleet and terminal requirements. The Senior Operations Manager ensures seamless operational execution, high service reliability, and adherence to safety and compliance standards across the terminal.
Essential Job Responsibilities AND Results
Directly supervises terminal and cargo manager employees, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include hiring, training, planning, assigning, budgeting, and directing work; appraising performance; and resolving problems.
Coordinates load and discharge operations with vessel crew and stevedores in collaboration with cargo manager, terminal manager, and vessel management team.
Directs terminal manager in managing all facility maintenance to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Manages TOTE vendors, approves quotes, and monitors labor costs.
Approves specifications of terminal and fleet equipment,
Applies for and executes a capital budget.
Reports on and manages department annual operating budgets.
Works with customers on oversize freight and hazardous requirements in coordination with cargo manager.
Oversees transload coordination on and off the terminal with cargo manager.
Serves as a liaison with customers to ensure adherence to TOTE securement requirements.
Directs Facility Security Officer to ensure Tacoma terminal compliance with all regulatory requirements and TOTE Maritime Alaska safety programs.
Manages key partners including stevedores, trailer manufacturers, Coast Guard, Port of Tacoma, vehicle inspection vendors, LNG facility, and trailer repair vendors, including vendor evaluations.
Maintains basic understanding of trailer equipment and highway bridge axle regulations to recommend trailing equipment specifications.
Understands telematics for dry and refrigerated containers and trailers to comply with Food Safety Management Act (FSMA).
Familiarity with third-party vehicle inspections and electronic point-of-delivery devices.
Familiarity with terminal handling equipment including hustlers, terminal vehicles, top picks, forklifts, ship sleds, dollies, and ramps.
Proven ability to oversee and optimize the use of enterprise systems-including financial management platforms (Infor FSM), business planning and reporting tools (Adaptive), and equipment maintenance systems (Hexagon EAM)-to strengthen operational performance and support strategic decision-making.
Familiarity with shipping hazardous cargo.
Ability to work with organized labor and navigate the complexities of negotiating between stevedore labor and customers.
Ability to work extended hours as needed to support vessel operations and terminal activities to include weekends and holidays if necessary.
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certifications)
Bachelor's degree required (in logistics, engineering, or related field preferred).
10 years of experience, including operations/stevedoring/vessel cargo operations or terminal operations.
Six years supervisory experience (in transportation, logistics, or related field).
Must possess or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
KNOWLEDGE, Skills And Abilities
Ability to manage dynamic operational environments and

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