Auto Terminal Operations & Security Manager

Socket.dev; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Long Beach, CA seeks an Auto Lot Manager to oversee daily automotive and RoRo cargo operations—gate, yard, vessel and rail—ensuring safe, efficient and compliant movement and processing of vehicle cargo.

The role also acts as Facility Security Officer (FSO), enforcing MTSA and Coast Guard requirements, and leads environmental and sustainability programs while coordinating with labor and customers to optimize service quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or maritime-related field or 5+ years in transportation/maritime operations.
• CPR certification, driver's license, and TWIC card required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and safety-conscious working style.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily automotive and RoRo cargo operations (gate, yard, vessel, rail).
• Plan and optimize labor, equipment, and facilities to meet schedules and productivity.
• Lead supervisory staff and review performance; assign priorities and monitor progress.
• Investigate disruptions, damages, concerns, and incidents; implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or maritime-related field

5+ years in transportation/maritime operations

Job description

Socket.dev in Long Beach, CA seeks an Auto Lot Manager to oversee daily automotive and RoRo cargo operations—gate, yard, vessel and rail—ensuring safe, efficient and compliant movement and processing of vehicle cargo.

The role also acts as Facility Security Officer (FSO), enforcing MTSA and Coast Guard requirements, and leads environmental and sustainability programs while coordinating with labor and customers to optimize service quality.