Yard & Gate Operations Manager — Hands-On Leader

FIT; Port Everglades (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International Terminal is seeking a hands-on Yard/Gate Assistant Operations Manager to lead safe, efficient terminal yard and gate operations at Port Everglades. You will direct ILA yard labor, coordinate equipment, and support container flow to improve productivity and service times.

Responsibilities include planning movement, supervising headers and foremen, and ensuring adherence to safety requirements while balancing cost controls and staffing needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in port, logistics, terminal, or related operations.
• Technical or professional training, including required courses or permits under applicable regulations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook, with the ability to learn terminal operating and yard-management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, relationship-management, and teamwork skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to participate in the company’s pre-employment and random drug-testing program.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily yard and gate activities while maintaining a safe, productive work environment.
• Direct ILA Headers, Foremen, Chief Supervisors, and hourly union labor in completing work assignments safely and efficiently.
• Plan container movement, grounding, storage, and dispatch activities to optimize yard space and terminal flow.
• Monitor container dispatch sequences, direct-dispatch schedules, gate moves, turn times, and equipment productivity.
• Determine labor and equipment needs, order appropriate resources, authorize overtime when needed, and verify labor hours and payroll adjustments.
• Use independent judgment to assign or reassign labor and equipment based on operational priorities and business needs.
• Lead pre-operation safety talks, inspect work areas, elevate hazards, and reinforce company safety requirements.
• Address labor concerns and grievances through applicable labor agreements and established procedures.
• Coordinate with terminal departments, customs agencies, carriers, unions, and other operational partners.
• Support special projects and other operational assignments as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Organized

Results oriented

Proactive

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word/Excel/Teams/Outlook

Job description

Florida International Terminal is seeking a hands-on Yard/Gate Assistant Operations Manager to lead safe, efficient terminal yard and gate operations at Port Everglades. You will direct ILA yard labor, coordinate equipment, and support container flow to improve productivity and service times.

Responsibilities include planning movement, supervising headers and foremen, and ensuring adherence to safety requirements while balancing cost controls and staffing needs.