Marine Terminal Operations Manager

CGR Career Portal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE Group in Houston, TX seeks a Marine Terminal Operations Manager to lead a multipurpose terminal with full P&L responsibility. You will direct daily terminal and vessel operations, manage labor planning, and drive safety and productivity improvements while collaborating with customers and commercial teams to grow the business.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years of leadership in marine terminals, strong P&L accountability, and deep knowledge of breakbulk cargo, stevedoring, and port

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in marine terminals, stevedoring, port operations, logistics, or similar complex operations.
• Proven experience leading a large operation with full P&L accountability.
• Strong knowledge of breakbulk cargo, stevedoring, vessel operations, and port infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily terminal and vessel operations, including stevedoring and labor planning.
• Own the terminal's P&L, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Lead operations managers, supervisors, and frontline teams to ensure staffing coverage.
• Manage labor relations and support negotiations as needed.
• Track safety, productivity, throughput, and customer satisfaction; drive continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with shipping lines, cargo customers, and service partners.

Skills

Leadership

P&L accountability

Safety/compliance

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Job description

Marine Terminal Operations Manager

Job Summary
A maritime terminal operator is seeking a Marine Terminal Operations Manager to lead a multipurpose terminal in Houston, TX. This role oversees daily terminal operations and stevedoring, with full P&L responsibility for the operation. The manager will lead a multidisciplinary team, improve safety and productivity, and work with customers and commercial teams to grow the business.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily terminal and vessel operations, including stevedoring, breakbulk cargo handling, labor planning, and equipment allocation.
• Own the terminal’s P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and corrective action when results fall short of plan.
• Lead operations managers, supervisors, and frontline teams. Develop leaders and maintain appropriate staffing and operational coverage.
• Manage labor relations and support labor negotiations as needed.
• Track performance across safety, productivity, throughput, service quality, and customer satisfaction. Use those metrics to improve how the terminal operates.
• Build and maintain relationships with shipping lines, cargo customers, logistics providers, port authorities, and service partners.
• Partner with commercial and sales teams to pursue new business and support negotiations involving tariffs, service agreements, and contracts.
• Lead safety and regulatory compliance, including OSHA and environmental requirements, incident investigations, and corrective actions.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in marine terminals, stevedoring, port operations, logistics, transportation, or a similarly complex industrial operation.
• Proven experience leading a significant operation with full P&L accountability.
• Strong knowledge of breakbulk cargo, stevedoring, vessel operations, and port infrastructure.
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced operating environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and forecasts, support commercial negotiations, and build lasting customer relationships.
• Track record of improving operational performance with measurable results.
• Experience in unionized or labor-intensive environments strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English required; Spanish is a plus.
• Full-time, on-site role in Houston, TX.