(US) Marine Manager

Wallenius Wilhelmsen; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen in the United States seeks a Marine Manager to lead daily terminal operations, overseeing crane, rail, truck, cargo washing, packaging, and fleet maintenance to ensure safe, efficient cargo handling and service delivery.

You will coordinate with vessel operations, cargo management, customer care, stevedores, and customers, act as the primary contact for inquiries, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in marine terminal, vessel, port, transportation, logistics, or related operations.
• Strong labor management, leadership skills.
• Strategic thinker who is adaptable and can build relationships with employees, customers, labor, and partners.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication and service orientation.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Very proficient with operational systems, technology platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily terminal operations, including crane, rail, truck, cargo washing, packaging and fleet maintenance.
• Promote a proactive, collaborative environment among management, labor, and service partners.
• Coordinate with vessel operations, cargo management, customer care, stevedores, and customers for efficient cargo flow.
• Serve as primary contact for customer inquiries, appointments, operational issues, and service concerns.
• Monitor cargo handling to ensure safety, quality, and standards.
• Manage equipment availability, maintenance coordination, and terminal systems while supporting optimization and sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate third-party services and invoicing with stakeholders to ensure safe operations.
• Identify operational challenges and implement corrective actions to improve performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Marine terminal operations

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Labor management

Tools

Operations software

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Marine Manager, you will lead daily marine terminal operations to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused cargo handling activities. This role oversees key operational functions including crane operations, rail unloading, truck receiving and delivery, cargo washing, and packaging. You will serve as a critical link between customers, vessel operations, terminal teams, stevedores, and other stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and operational execution. Success in this role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced maritime environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily terminal operations, including crane, rail, truck, cargo washing, packaging and fleet maintenance.
• Promote a proactive and collaborative work environment where management, labor, and service partners work together to achieve operational goals.
• Coordinate with vessel operations, cargo management, customer care teams, stevedores, and customers to ensure efficient cargo flow and service delivery.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries, appointments, operational issues, and service-related concerns.
• Monitor cargo handling activities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Manage equipment availability, maintenance coordination, and terminal systems while supporting operational excellence, digitalization, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate third-party services and invoicing while maintaining effective communication with customers, labor, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient cargo operations.
• Identify operational challenges and implement corrective actions to improve performance, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Need

• 2+ years of experience in marine terminal, vessel, port, transportation, logistics, or related operations.
• Strong labor management, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker who is adaptable, collaborative, and able to build strong relationships with employees, customers, labor, and business partners.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills and a commitment to service excellence.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Very proficient with operational systems, technology platforms, and Microsoft Office applications

EVEN BETTER IF YOU HAVE

• Experience working with union labor environments.
• Knowledge of vessel planning, cargo operations, and stevedoring activities.

The current starting salary range for this position is $96,000-$105,000. Wallenius Wilhelmsen team members are also eligible for annual merit-based salary adjustments, and participation in competitive benefit programs. Some roles in the company may offer an additional annual bonus. Additional details on salary or pay ranges and benefits will be available through the interview and employment process. Salary or pay ranges are separate from bonus opportunities and/or benefit plans. At Wallenius Wilhelmsen benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Wallenius Wilhelmsen and the country work location. This role will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic and supplemental life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. Full-Time U.S. based employees also receive scheduled paid holidays, floating holidays determined each year, as well as paid vacation and sick time.

Who We Are

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, you'll join a global leader in shipping and logistics with more than 9,000 colleagues across 28 countries. Together, we help move vehicles, equipment, and goods around the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. Our ambition is to lead the way in transforming shipping and logistics.

Our success is built on our people. Rooted in a strong safety culture and guided by our values – We Care, We Challenge, We Commit – we create an environment where people can grow, contribute, and perform at their best. As a global company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, we offer international opportunities within a collaborative and values-driven culture.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities and an Inclusive Workplace

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, our people are fundamental to our success. We believe in the power of bringing people together and value the unique experiences, skills, and perspectives every individual brings. These differences strengthen our ability to support our customers, drive innovation, and succeed as a global organisation. By fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute, we create better outcomes for our people, our customers, and our business.