Port Transportation Operations Leader (Onsite)

MACS Transport & Security; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MACS Transport & Security in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced CA Transportation Operations Manager to lead local operations, drive service quality, and manage fleet readiness across coastal ports. The role emphasizes safety, vendor coordination, and cost control while supporting HR processes and regulatory compliance.

The position requires strong leadership, hands-on operations experience, and the ability to coordinate with dispatch, drivers, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• A combination of relevant education (e.g., degree, certifications) and hands-on experience is preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, maritime operations, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in transportation, logistics, or maritime operations is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the local operational leader responsible for service quality, escalation management, fleet readiness, maintenance compliance, and overall operational performance across assigned ports.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, inspections, licensing, and vendor servicing to ensure full operational compliance and readiness.
• Handle recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations in coordination with HR and leadership.
• Represent the company in maritime organizations, local industry activities, customer meetings, sales calls, and industry events to support relationship-building.
• Travel between regional offices and customer sites as required; stay onsite at the assigned office as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety & compliance

Budgeting & cost control

Vendor management

Recruiting & onboarding

Team supervision

Dispatch coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

MACS Transport & Security in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced CA Transportation Operations Manager to lead local operations, drive service quality, and manage fleet readiness across coastal ports. The role emphasizes safety, vendor coordination, and cost control while supporting HR processes and regulatory compliance.

The position requires strong leadership, hands-on operations experience, and the ability to coordinate with dispatch, drivers, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced