Senior Logistics Operations Leader

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Lake City (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules (when possible

And more!

Job summary

Maersk in the United States seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee shipments, paperwork, freight status, and driver dispatch while aligning with company policies. You will be the main link among Maersk, customers, sales, and vendors, delivering high-quality service and guiding training and performance reviews.

The role requires five years in operations management within logistics, DOT familiarity, ERP proficiency, and strong communication, with a bias toward safety, efficiency, and

Qualifications

• Customer service background preferred.
• Ability to read key elements of financial statements in support of functional role responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have superior organizational and time management skills.
• Must be approachable and motivated.
• Knowledge of systems utilized as it relates to logistics.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Detail oriented and analytical.
• Understands TSA regulations.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Station manager with general tasks.
• Responsible for ensuring safe operations as well as compliance with all OSHA regulations, all applicable laws, and Maersk’s Corporate Policies
• Effectively train, supervise, coach, and evaluate all direct reports to foster good communications and morale.
• Reviews operational key performance measures monthly as well as benchmarking data to drive any required correctional or improvement strategies.
• Responsible for ongoing process analysis of operational systems, procedures, and staffing to drive continuous improvement in operating efficiencies.
• Oversee the warehouse operations including supervising direct reports.
• Overseeing all aspects of the Operations Department and employees.
• Delegating duties and responsibilities.
• Communicating freight status and any problems to customers, vendors and other Maersk stations and personnel.
• Freight handling via forklift.
• Load/Off-load build trucks for optimal routing.
• Ops manager is responsible for all the stations domestic KPI’s.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service background

Communication skills

Organizational skills

High-pressure environment

Detail oriented

Problem-solving

Financial statements

TSA regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years’ experience in lieu of degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maersk in the United States seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee shipments, paperwork, freight status, and driver dispatch while aligning with company policies. You will be the main link among Maersk, customers, sales, and vendors, delivering high-quality service and guiding training and performance reviews.

The role requires five years in operations management within logistics, DOT familiarity, ERP proficiency, and strong communication, with a bias toward safety, efficiency, and