Senior Cold-Chain & Freight Ops Leader

Apollo Freight; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Apollo Freight is seeking an Operations Manager for its Honolulu branch. In this high-impact role, you will oversee daily operations including freight forwarding and warehouse management, ensuring cold-chain compliance and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in logistics, a strong understanding of air freight operations, and proven leadership skills in managing teams.

Competitive salary and benefits offered, along with a clear growth pathway.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Proven experience managing or overseeing warehouse operations, including cold-storage environments.
• Solid understanding of U.S. customs processes, import/export documentation, and regulatory compliance for perishable goods.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational efficiency through process improvements and team accountability.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of shipments including booking and documentation.
• Ensure accurate preparation of all shipping documents.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of operations coordinators and warehouse supervisors.
• Own key operational KPIs and provide regular reporting to branch leadership.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Air freight operations knowledge

Warehouse management

U.S. customs processes understanding

Leadership experience

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

CargoWise or similar freight management systems

Job description

Apollo Freight is seeking an Operations Manager for its Honolulu branch. In this high-impact role, you will oversee daily operations including freight forwarding and warehouse management, ensuring cold-chain compliance and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in logistics, a strong understanding of air freight operations, and proven leadership skills in managing teams.

Competitive salary and benefits offered, along with a clear growth pathway.