Marine Terminal Operations Manager — P&L Leader

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

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