Director, National Port Operations (Hybrid)

Ocean Network Express North America; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical coverage

401K plan

Job summary

Ocean Network Express North America seeks a Director, National Port Operations to lead and oversee container port operations across North America. You will manage strategic planning, supplier relationships, performance metrics, and team leadership in a hybrid work model with 3 days in the office weekly.

The role requires extensive maritime and intermodal experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate geographically dispersed teams, with travel across North America as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of management experience in port operations or related field.
• 12+ years of industry-related experience in maritime, intermodal, or supply chain management.
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a national port operations strategy that aligns with ONE's objectives across North American ports.
• Oversee day-to-day port operations on the East and West Coasts, ensuring vessel operations, cargo handling, and intermodal connections run smoothly.
• Foster relations with port authorities, customers, and suppliers to ensure alignment and service cohesion.
• Oversee budget planning and cost control for national port operations; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead crisis response efforts and travel to stakeholder locations across North America.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Maritime Knowledge

Intermodal Operations

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Ocean Network Express North America seeks a Director, National Port Operations to lead and oversee container port operations across North America. You will manage strategic planning, supplier relationships, performance metrics, and team leadership in a hybrid work model with 3 days in the office weekly.

The role requires extensive maritime and intermodal experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate geographically dispersed teams, with travel across North America as needed.