Overview: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.
Job DescriptionWHAT 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.
Job RequirementsWHAT 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.
Benefits and Pay: The Marine Manager starting salary is between $96,000 - 105,000.
Our industry-leading
benefits and perks are designed to help you thrive in your career and your life outside Wallenius Wilhelmsen. From health care to well-being, we've got you covered.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with options to fit your needs
- 401(k) plan
- Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
- Basic life and supplemental life insurance
- Well-being benefits
- Full-Time U.S. based employees also receive scheduled paid holidays, floating holidays determined each year, as well as paid vacation and sick time.
- Additional employee discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and much more.
WHEN YOU JOIN USAt Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we prioritize your well-being. Our industry-leading benefits and perks are designed to help you thrive in your career and your life outside of work. From affordable healthcare to well-being, we've got you covered.
- Choose from a range of low-cost health insurance options to support your well-being including medical, dental and vision after 30 days of employment
- Secure your financial future with an industry-leading company-matching 401(k) plan
- Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Explore career development with access to on-the-job training
- Access to exclusive discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more!
WORKING CONDITIONSEnvironmental conditions vary by location, including indoor and outdoor settings. Employees may encounter extreme temperatures, wetness, wind, fumes, dust particles and drafts. Safety is our top priority, and we are dedicated to fostering a safety-first environment, ensuring all precautions are taken to protect our team in every working condition.
