Port Terminal Operations Lead – Drayage & Logistics

Socket.dev; Hanahan (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in the United States (Hanahan, SC area) seeks an Operations Manager to lead port terminal activities, manage drivers and equipment, and ensure compliance with FMCSA and regulations. You will oversee import containers, drayage, documentation and maintenance, while driving safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires 5+ years in port operations, 3+ years leading teams, and strong organizational skills. Travel to TN/KY locations is expected; strong MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or above preferred; may substitute management experience with increasing responsibilities in the logistics or transportation industry.
• 5+ years’ experience in port operations, including hands on experience with import containers, import documentation, drayage, chassis and maintenance operations
• Prior experience working in 3PL environment
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications
• 3+ years’ experience leading or supervising operational teams
• Excellent geographical knowledge
• Good Organizational, verbal and written skills a must.
• Ability to focus and multi-task; Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Port Manager is responsible for all aspects of assigned terminal, including customers, drivers, and commercial equipment
• Manage and attendance
• Lead and manage on-site staff members
• Provide oversight for a fleet of drivers (mix of owner-operators and company drivers)
• Ensure smooth movement of import containers from port to yard and final customer delivery
• Oversee import documentation, drayage operations, chassis management, and maintenance coordination
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, maintenance protocols, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor operational performance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement
• Travel as needed to additional company locations (primarily TN and KY)
• Monitor trailer pool; anticipate needs and arrange maintenance as needed
• Coordinate vehicle repairs with Maintenance Department to minimize the down-time and insure availability of sufficient equipment to answer customers’ needs
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Direct the implementation of corporate policies and procedures
• Actively coach and assist team members to ensure a common vision and team understanding of the critical role they play in TLD strategy and business practices
• Insures safety guidelines are met and actively leads the “Safety first initiative” by example
• Recommends actions to increase productivity or profitability.
• Conducts investigations and audits as necessary
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. The employee must maintain a level of attendance and punctuality that enables the employee to effectively perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, meet business needs, and collaborate with employees, customers, and other business partners as required, with or without reasonable accommodation. Attendance requirements are subject to applicable company policies and federal, state, and local laws regarding protected leaves of absence and reasonable accommodation

Skills

Leadership

Port operations

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Drayage operations

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or above

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Socket.dev in the United States (Hanahan, SC area) seeks an Operations Manager to lead port terminal activities, manage drivers and equipment, and ensure compliance with FMCSA and regulations. You will oversee import containers, drayage, documentation and maintenance, while driving safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires 5+ years in port operations, 3+ years leading teams, and strong organizational skills. Travel to TN/KY locations is expected; strong MS Office skills are essential.