Freight Terminal Manager

Amentum; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Freight Terminal Manager to oversee all terminal operations for a US Navy program on Diego Garcia. You will lead cargo handling, inbound/outbound movements, staffing, and compliance with safety and quality standards in a high-tempo, remote environment.

The role requires at least 5 years in terminal or freight operations management, strong leadership, and the ability to obtain necessary credentials and pass medicals for deployment. Travel internationally is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management of stevedore operations, freight terminal operations, logistics management, or transportation operations.
• Extensive operational experience with ACP 129, Visual Signaling Procedures; MIL STD 129F Military Standard Marking for Shipment and Storage; MILSTAMP Vol 1 & II Military Standard Transportation Procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of cargo handling procedures, freight documentation, and terminal operations
• Experience supervising personnel and managing operational workflows
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally
• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all freight terminal operations in accordance with U.S. Navy, DoD, and transportation logistics standards.
• Provide leadership and supervision to terminal personnel and align staffing and resources with mission requirements.
• Oversee cargo documentation, inventory control, and equipment usage; ensure safety, security, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with air, sea, and ground transportation partners; resolve operational issues; support inspections and audits.
• Ensure terminal readiness and accountability of cargo in a remote, high-tempo environment.

Skills

Cargo handling procedures

Freight documentation

Terminal operations

Staff supervision

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.

Amentum is seeking a Freight Terminal Manager to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Description

The Freight Terminal Manager is responsible for overseeing all freight terminal operations in accordance with U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and transportation logistics standards. Responsibilities include managing daily cargo handling activities, coordinating inbound and outbound freight movements, and ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient operation of terminal facilities.

The Freight Terminal Manager provides leadership and supervision to terminal personnel, establishes work priorities, and ensures staffing, equipment, and resources are aligned to meet mission requirements. This role includes overseeing cargo documentation, inventory control, material handling equipment usage, and compliance with safety, security, and quality standards.

Additional duties include coordinating with air, sea, and ground transportation partners; resolving operational issues; supporting inspections and audits; and preparing reports for leadership and stakeholders. The Freight Terminal Manager ensures terminal readiness, maintains accountability of cargo, and supports mission‑critical logistics operations in a remote, high‑tempo environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management of stevedore operations, freight terminal operations, logistics management, or transportation operations


• Extensive operational experience with ACP 129, Visual Signaling Procedures; MIL STD 129F Military Standard Marking for Shipment and Storage; MILSTAMP Vol 1 & II Military Standard Transportation Procedures.


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Working knowledge of cargo handling procedures, freight documentation, and terminal operations


• Experience supervising personnel and managing operational workflows


• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem‑solving skills


• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally


• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date


• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience managing freight terminal operations supporting military, DoD, or government programs


• Experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi‑national workforce


• Familiarity with air cargo, surface freight, and intermodal transportation operations


• Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.


• Valid country driver's license


• Ability to obtain country‑specific visa(s) in accordance with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide

Other Responsibilities

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally