Port & Logistics Operations GM - Growth & Compliance

ssacareers; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SSA Careers seeks a General Manager, Portside and OmniTranz, to direct warehousing and brokerage operations, align strategic plans with budgets, and supervise senior leaders. This role bridges senior leadership and staff, guiding policy, safety, and performance across operations and commercial functions.

You will oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and data reporting, while driving continuous improvement and customer retention in a dynamic port environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years of container freight station experience in senior roles.
• Thorough knowledge of warehousing, brokerage, and terminal operations and regulations.
• CPR certification, driver's license, and TWIC card required.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Experience with computerized operating systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized operating systems.
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes, practices, and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage and stability strongly desired.
• Knowledge of warehousing and brokerage technologies and systems strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct reports to ensure work is completed consistently and in alignment with organizational requirements, standards, and goals.
• Work with Operations Leadership to develop policies, procedures, and processes to assist operations in following customer requirements and expectations.
• Ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, and government regulations.
• Participate in the resolution of on-the-job grievances and support effective labor relations.
• Work with the commercial team when quoting and establishing contracts.
• Responsible for developing plans and strategies for retaining customers, developing new business, and achieving established sales goals, in coordination with the Commercial team.
• Monitor customer, market, and competitor activity and provide feedback to regional leadership teams and other company functions.
• Maintain regular customer engagement to support satisfaction, strengthen relationships, and address concerns in a timely and effective manner.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

P&L analysis

Budget management

Safety compliance

Contract quoting

Supply chain

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

TWIC card

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehousing systems

Operating systems

Job description

SSA Careers seeks a General Manager, Portside and OmniTranz, to direct warehousing and brokerage operations, align strategic plans with budgets, and supervise senior leaders. This role bridges senior leadership and staff, guiding policy, safety, and performance across operations and commercial functions.

You will oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and data reporting, while driving continuous improvement and customer retention in a dynamic port environment.