Operations Manager

Wallenius Wilhelmsen group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen group is seeking an Operations Manager in Los Angeles to lead safe, efficient, and profitable site operations, partnering with unions, contractors, customers, and internal teams. You will drive operational excellence, manage budgets, oversee data and reporting, and develop high-performing teams while delivering outstanding service and zero-miss shipments.

You will foster strong stakeholder collaborations, uphold OSHA standards, and ensure compliance across all activities,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in transportation, shipping, logistics, terminal, port, or related operations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and leadership experience.
• Proven leadership with strong business acumen and the ability to drive safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Experience managing budgets, financial reporting, cost controls, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-focused execution of shipping, receiving, storage, inventory, maintenance, and transportation activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, future customers, unions, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure service expectations are met.
• Oversee the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of operational data, records, reporting, and customer communications.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview:

As our Operations Manager, you will lead the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the site while ensuring exceptional service for internal and external customers. This role is responsible for fostering strong partnerships across Unions, Contractors, Customers, Customer Service teams, operational personnel, and external parties while overseeing all aspects of site performance. Success in this position is driven by a commitment to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and the goal of zero miss-shipments, accidents, claims, and cargo damage.

Applicants mustbe authorized towork for any employer in the United States.We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Operational Leadership & Customer Service

• Lead all site operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-focused execution of shipping, receiving, storage, inventory, maintenance, and transportation activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, future customers, unions, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure service expectations are met.
• Oversee the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of operational data, records, reporting, and customer communications.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence by ensuring adherence to OSHA, environmental, regulatory, and company standards.
• Maintain a safe, organized, secure, and compliant facility while overseeing inspections, training programs, incident investigations, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Ensure incoming and outgoing shipments, cargo inspections, load securement, and inventory processes are completed accurately and in accordance with applicable regulations.

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage site performance through oversight of budgeting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, inventory controls, billing processes, and financial reporting.
• Monitor operational performance, labor efficiency, costs, and profitability while establishing site goals, tracking key metrics, and implementing improvements.
• Oversee company assets, equipment maintenance programs, preventive maintenance schedules, vendor relationships, and inventory reconciliation activities.

Leadership & Employee Development

• Lead, coach, and develop employees through performance management, training, recognition, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Partner with regional and corporate leadership to support workforce planning, staffing, employee development, and achievement of business objectives.

Job Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in transportation, shipping, logistics, terminal, port, or related operations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and leadership experience.
• Proven leadership experience with strong business acumen and the ability to drive safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, safety programs, environmental compliance, and industry best practices.
• Experience managing budgets, financial reporting, cost controls, and performance metrics.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to analyze business data and trends.
• Ability to travel domestically as needed.

EVEN BETTER IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience in vessel, terminal, cargo, port, shipping, or transportation operations.
• Knowledge of labor agreements, collective bargaining environments, or maritime industry regulations.
• Experience leading operational improvement initiatives and developing standardized processes.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, equipment maintenance programs, and facility operations.

ABOUT YOU

You are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment. You build strong relationships, make sound decisions, and lead with integrity, accountability, and a customer-first mindset. You are committed to creating a safe workplace, developing high-performing teams, and delivering operational excellence while balancing changing business priorities.

WHEN YOU JOIN US

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we prioritize your well-being. Our industry-leading benefits and perks are designed to help you thrive in your career and your life outside of work. From affordable healthcare to well-being, we've got you covered.

• Choose from a range of low-cost health insurance options to support your well-being including medical, dental and vision after 30 days of employment
• Secure your financial future with an industry-leading company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Explore career development with access to on-the-job training
• Access to exclusive discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more!

The expected starting salary range for this position is $104,000 to $110,000 per year.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental conditions vary by location, including indoor and outdoor settings. Employees may encounter extreme temperatures, wetness, wind, fumes, dust particles and drafts. Safety is our top priority, and we are dedicated to fostering a safety-first environment, ensuring all precautions are taken to protect our team in every working condition.

ABOUT US

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is the global leader in integrated vehicle transportation and logistics, supporting our customers across their supply chain, all the way from the factory to the end-customer. Our ambition is to lead the way in transforming shipping and logistics.

We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world. Our eyes will always be on delivering supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics. We are powered by nearly 9,500+ people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers in 28 countries.Together, we are building resilient, connected, data-driven, decarbonized solutions fit for the future.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated.

Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities.