Senior Strategic Maritime Terminal Operations Lead

Northwest Seaport Alliance; Tacoma (WA); In loco; USD 122.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwest Seaport Alliance in Tacoma, WA seeks a Senior Manager, Terminal Operations to lead marine terminal operations and partner with stakeholders to deliver safe, cost‑competitive, and efficient solutions.

The role coordinates terminal, rail, and operations teams, develops policies and best practices, and drives initiatives like the Trucker Experience program while maintaining strong customer relations and lease coordination.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree required; maritime/transportation relevance preferred.
• Minimum six years of progressive experience in ocean carrier, port, rail, or terminal operations.
• Experience in a union environment and managing a unit, team or department desirable.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented leadership with initiative and strategic thinking.

Mansioni

• Coordinates marine terminal operations with Class I railroads and the NWSA operations team to deliver best‑in‑class service.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, programs, and best practices; monitors trends in terminal, roadway, and rail operations.
• Leads NWSA Trucker Experience program, coordinating with WTA for outreach and service improvements.
• Serves as operational lead for roadway initiatives; guides environmental, government relations, commercial, and facility development teams.
• Maintains internal and external customer relationships; represents the Port with customers, terminal operators, and industry committees.
• Manages container terminal lease matrix with Real Estate; coordinates with Maintenance and others to resolve issues cost‑effectively.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaborative

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Maritime/Transportation or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwest Seaport Alliance in Tacoma, WA seeks a Senior Manager, Terminal Operations to lead marine terminal operations and partner with stakeholders to deliver safe, cost‑competitive, and efficient solutions.

The role coordinates terminal, rail, and operations teams, develops policies and best practices, and drives initiatives like the Trucker Experience program while maintaining strong customer relations and lease coordination.