Sr Operations Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead and oversee import and drayage operations across our Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC port locations. This role is responsible for end to end operational performance—from port to customer delivery—ensuring efficiency, compliance, safety, and service excellence. The Senior Manager will split time between both ports weekly (approximately two days per week at each location) and will provide direct leadership to on site managers, administrative staff, and a driver workforce consisting of both owner operators and company drivers. This position plays a critical role in driving operational consistency, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting growth across the region. Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily port and drayage operations for Savannah and Charleston locations
• Lead and manage on site managers and approximately six administrative staff members
• Provide oversight for a fleet of ~50 drivers (mix of owner operators and company drivers)
• Ensure smooth movement of import containers from port to yard and final customer delivery
• Oversee import documentation, drayage operations, chassis management, and maintenance coordination
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, maintenance protocols, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor operational performance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement
• Travel as needed to additional company locations (primarily TN and KY)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Requirements

• 2+ years of port operations experience o Must include hands on experience with import containers, import documentation, drayage, chassis, and maintenance operations

• 2+ years of people management experience

• Prior experience working within a 3PL environment (asset based logistics)

• Ability to travel domestically up to 25% (primarily east coast)

• Comfortable traveling regularly between Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC ports

• Strong leadership and operational management skills

• Active TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) o Must be willing to obtain if not already held

• CTPAT Certification

• McLeod software experience

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].