Operations Manager

Yusen Terminals LLC (“YTI”, based in Terminal Island (Los Angeles), CA, is an affiliate of Ocean Network Express (ONE) with headquarters’ office in Singapore. YTI operates a state-of-the-art marine container terminal in the Port of Los Angeles. YTI was established in 1991 at the Port’s Berths 212-218. The services we provide are stevedoring and terminal operations for Premier Alliance (ONE, HMM and Yang Ming) as well as slot chartering from Evergreen, CMA-CGM, APL, COSCO and OOCL. As a full-service marine terminal, YTI provides modern technology, equipment, on-dock rail, storage facilities and Alternative Maritime Power (AMP®). YTI’s highly experienced management team are devoted to efficient cargo handling with a focus on service delivery and customer satisfaction. We currently operate ten Post Panamax Gantry cranes including six, state-of-the-art Super Post Panamax Gantry cranes. YTI is focused on giving all our customers a reliable “Best-in-Class” service delivery as well as a complete suite of marine terminal services to the shipping and transportation community. Do you dream of working in a job where you can be valued from Day One by your contribution? Yusen Terminals LLC is a place where our people are encouraged to grow and be successful in a thriving industry. If you are someone who likes working in a high energy environment, then Yusen Terminals LLC is the place for you! **According to a 2023 report from the HEA Group, a higher education research and consulting agency, Marine Transportation is #4 in the top 10 of the highest paying majors in 2023!** If you excel in a role where you can find a solution to problems, adapt while taking care of obstacles in stride and seek to join an amazing team then consider this opportunity. We are currently seeking an Operations Manager (OM) to join our team. You will be accountable for ensuring safe and efficient overall operations for vessel, rail and terminal-gate through productive employment and direction of the ILWU labor. **Overview:** The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the knowledge of how to direct a team using drive and experience and someone who works well under pressure. The OM must possess strong written and verbal communication and a leadership/management style conducive to directing and encouraging the results of others with opportunistic drive. Strong solution-making credentials are required of the OM, who must also possess the aptitude to direct others credibly and respectfully while adapting to opposing priorities and changing conditions, all with a sense of urgency! You must be detail oriented, organized, and able to multi-task and collaborate well with others to drive results. A participative influence style will help you maintain success in the role and assist with achieving tasks in a timely manner. To be successful in this role you must demonstrate self-assuredness, take pride in quality results and deliver consistent performance in a job that has a broad scope, a wide variety of activities and rapidly changing shifts and priorities. **What you will do:** | All employees have the responsibility to plan and execute our work in ways that prevent injuries. It is an expectation we lead by example and require all employees to adhere to our safety procedures. Manage and direct ILWU foremen, planners (rail/yard-gate/vessel), supercargoes and chief supervisors by planning, directing, and coordinating their daily work schedules and all work activities. Determine daily labor requirements for each shift, utilizing hall labor by directing YTI dispatchers; Carry out disciplinary procedures through the ILWU contractual agreements. Evaluate and determine appropriate labor and equipment requirements for vessel, rail, and yard operations. Interview candidates for steady ILWU labor positions and make the final hiring decisions. Investigate the facts concerning alleged misconduct and poor performance by ILWU personnel, and make the decisions whether to fire (i.e., se…