Drayage & Port Operations Leader

LHH; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave where applicable by州

Medical, dental, vision

Commuter benefits

401k plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

LHH is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily transportation operations for a fleet focused on container drayage, regional trucking, and customer delivery services. You will oversee dispatch, driver performance, port operations, equipment utilization, and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in transportation or logistics, experience with fleets of 30+ drivers, and strong skills in TMS, GPS/tracking, and ELD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of transportation, trucking, or logistics operations management experience.
• Strong experience with container drayage and port operations.
• Experience managing fleets of 30+ drivers.
• Knowledge of chassis pools, marine terminals, intermodal transportation, and container movement.
• Strong understanding of TMS, GPS tracking, and ELD systems.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and performance management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, real-time operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily dispatch operations for a fleet of drivers and equipment.
• Optimize routing, load planning, and resource utilization.
• Monitor real-time transportation activity and resolve service interruptions.
• Ensure on-time pick-up and delivery performance.
• Drive operational efficiencies and reduce transportation costs.
• Manage container appointments and port scheduling activities.
• Coordinate movements between ports, rail yards, warehouses, and customer locations.
• Oversee chassis utilization and equipment availability.
• Minimize demurrage, detention, and per diem costs.
• Develop relationships with steamship lines, terminals, and port authorities.
• Lead driver recruitment, onboarding, retention, and performance management.
• Coach and develop drivers to improve productivity and service levels.
• Conduct safety meetings and operational reviews.
• Manage driver schedules, coverage plans, and workforce planning.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for service-related issues.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and business partners.
• Ensure customer expectations are met through proactive communication.
• Track KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and company policies.
• Monitor ELD, Hours-of-Service, and driver qualification requirements.
• Lead accident investigations and corrective action plans.
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability.

Skills

Transportation operations

Fleet management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Tools

TMS

GPS tracking

ELD systems

Job description

LHH is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily transportation operations for a fleet focused on container drayage, regional trucking, and customer delivery services. You will oversee dispatch, driver performance, port operations, equipment utilization, and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in transportation or logistics, experience with fleets of 30+ drivers, and strong skills in TMS, GPS/tracking, and ELD.