Director of Port Operations

COMPANYOur client, a 50+ year old privately held 3rd Party Logistics Provider, have established themselves as one of the premier logistics companies in the United States. Their service offerings include, warehousing, drayage, brokerage, and other valued added transportation services with a focus in retail, CPG, home goods, and FMCG, electronics, technology, and automotive clients.LOCATIONLos Angeles, CaliforniaJOB DESCRIPTION.The Director of Port Operations will be responsible for managing the execution, direction, and coordination of all drayage matters within the organization. This includes dispatch operations, driver management, equipment management and the organization of schedules & routes. The ideal candidate will execute strategic planning and forward thinking to meet or exceed service level requirements of customers.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for multiple US locations managing company drivers moving 50,000 containers per year from US ports to deconsolidation distribution centersWork closely with harbor management while participating in port meetingsFurther develop and enhance the strategic business plan to accomplish the established growth and profitability objectivesManage and optimize utilization of YMS and TMS programsWork with current Management training and development programs to ensure a world-class logistics providerEstablish best practices through Six Sigma while driving profitability through KPIsParticipation and interaction with senior-level Executives of our clientsParticipate in the development and execution of contract proposalsResponsible for the efficient use of a fleet of green tractorsBudget and full P+L Planning and managementSupport and develop budgets for relevant departmentsFinancial forecastingOversee all driver recruiting activities including driver onboarding and performance evaluations.Management of the dispatch department including strategy, and KPI tracking.Understand and ensure the execution of all below processes:Accident and Injury proceduresOSHA training and regulationsFueling proceduresPre and post trip inspectionsDOT complianceREQUIREMENTS7+ years Senior Management experience, specifically overseeing multiple harbor drayage operationsStrong experience dealing with harbor/port drayage regulationsMust have experience working with owner operators and company driversBachelors degree preferred, Masters degree a plus3PL Operations, Warehouse, and Transportation experiencePast responsibility of overseeing P&L transportation budgetFirst-hand experience with a state-of-the-art Yard Management System and Transportation Management System