General Manager - Port Hueneme

GLOVIS America

• $142K — $162K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of automotive logistics and port operations
  • 10-15 years of direct experience in Port Operations and Vehicle Processing
  • 4-7 years of supervisory experience
  • Proven track record in technology-driven operational improvements
  • Exceptional leadership and management abilities
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead operations at Port Hueneme
  • Oversee daily processing volume and logistics planning
  • Direct and motivate operational managers to meet production goals
  • Develop strategic plans for facility usage and expansion
  • Enhance operations through technology and innovative solutions
  • Monitor performance metrics for operational excellence
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders for optimal resource utilization

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Paid Vacation, 14 Holidays, and Sick Leave
  • 401(k) plan with generous matching
  • Tuition reimbursement and wellness program
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Quarterly employee lunches and team-building activities
Full Job Description
Summary
The General Manager - Hueneme Port (HOT) is responsible for all Hueneme Port activities related to vehicle processing operations. This position will coordinate overall activities with Glovis America HQ (GUS), our customers, and vendors. Their responsibilities include managing all imported finished vehicle processing, tendering, and the profitability of the overall business. This person will proactively identifies, analyzes, and resolves problems or issues that may arise with customer, vendors, or employees.

Compensation

$142,000 - $162,000 yearly salary range. (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Responsibilities
• Manage and lead the overall operations of Port Hueneme
- Monthly wholesale achievement
- P&L management and KSOX compliance
- KPI management
- Safety management
• Manage daily processing volume and targeted volume needs according to Logistics Planning with dynamic changes
• Manage employees with communication and oversight to ensure LP needs met on daily basis. Provide guidance to port leaderships on resolving operational obstacles
• Direct, motivate, and monitor operational managers regarding changes to their production plan, including prioritizing of specific models and dealer types, in order to achieve our wholesale goals
• Provide strategic guidance to port leaders for improving port overall performance
• Develop and execute strategic plans to maximize usage of the the existing facilities and propose potential expansion needs
• Utilize technology and implement innovative solutions to enhance operations, increase efficiencies, and streamline processes
• Monitor and improve performance metrics related to operational excellence, productivity, safety, and cost management
• Develop investment plans for facility improvements and expansions, ensuring optimal return on investment and full cost recovery
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish company goals and objectives
• Coordinate processing activities with all other functions of the organization, and suppliers to obtain optimum production and
utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment
• Implement cost effective systems of control over operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries
• Control and minimize labor overtime, and repair expenses
• Develop and maintain processing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image
• Plan budgeting - production goals, headcount, asset exp
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers, including Hyundai, other OEM, and GLOVIS headquarters
• Ensure frequent and effective communication with direct reports, as well as members of the HQ Operations management team
- Support business development of new customer accounts
• Traveling domestic and internationally up to 5%

Other duties as assigned

Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation, 14 Holidays, and Sick leave
  • Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
  • 401(k) with Generous Matching
  • Referral Bonuses*
  • Auto Allowance*
  • Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
  • Discretionary Bonuses*
  • Tuition Reimbursement*

All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills
  • Strong understanding of automotive logistics, finished vehicle distribution, and port operations
  • Proven track record of implementing technology-driven initiatives to optimize operations and drive efficiencies
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions
  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to develop investment plans and drive financial performance
  • Exceptional leadership and management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
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Education & Experience
  • H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. Required
  • 10 - 15 years of direct experience in Port Operations and Vehicle Processing
  • 4 - 7 years supervisory experience

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
  • Operate heavy machinery such as Cars and Golf Carts
  • Must operate desktop, computers, laptop, printer, scanners, shredders, etc.
  • Constant use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
  • Sit for 5+ hours per day
  • Needs to work indoors and outdoors in USWC weather
  • Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach over shoulder, kneel, push, pull 1-3 hours per day

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
  • This position is located in the Port Hueneme, CA office

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.

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