Director of Port Operation - Cerritos, United States - AJR Trucking

Description

Company Name: MDB TransportationFLSA Status for Employee: Exempt.Position Type: Full-Time.Location: Compton, CA (On-Site).Salary Range: $90,000-$140,000.
MDB Transportation is a fully asset-based carrier offering unmatched reliability in a dynamic regulatory landscape. Our commitment to sustainability is at the core of our operations, mirroring the environmental impact of planting over 12,000 trees, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 169 metric tons, and effectively taking 100 cars off the road. Our operational scale includes handling 23,400 shuttled containers and covering 452,304 miles annually, all while maintaining the highest satisfaction among our clientele. These figures aren't just numbers; they represent our dedication to being a sustainable and efficient freight transportation company.

MDB's strategy focuses on innovation and adaptability in logistics services. Since 2002, we have evolved beyond a mere transportation company in Los Angeles to a proactive partner in supply chain management. Our team of logistics professionals excels in adapting to market changes, ensuring we deliver tailored solutions that exceed customer expectations. This approach guarantees not just efficient delivery but also unparalleled value and reliability in our transportation services.

Job Description Overview:

Director of Port Operations is responsible for managing port operations and oversees daily activities. MDB Transportation is looking for a proven leader within the Logistics Industry who will assume responsibility for leading a team improving overall operational performance. This role will refine MDB Transportation Port strategy including measuring and managing Terminal and operations, dwell times, local dray, and reginal haul. Director of Port Operations will report to Chief Commercial Officer.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Develop drayage capacity to meet our customer needs.
• Develop Port diversification strategy that allows for reduced dwell time at the Port.
• Cover pricing and develop prioritization process for containers to ensure sales targets are met.
• Empty container & chassis management.
• Explore opportunities to improve overall lead times.
• Ensure connectivity and alignment between internal stakeholders.
• Maintain processes in full compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to analyze problems, gathering. information, generating options, and guiding the team action.
• Ensure the team is working efficiently at coordinating vessel arrivals/departures to maximize the turn per driver ratio.
• Continue to work with the team on building KPI's to measure each department's performance.
• Team builder and mentor, that is proactive and puts the customer first (internal and external)
• Strategic thinker that develops team's direction based on MDB's targets.
• Analytical and able to translate complex problems into tangible objectives and drive systemic solutions.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, or 8+ years of proven executive transportation leadership experience.
• Proven experience in the transportation industry with progressive leadership positions.
• Proven understanding of financial policies and procedures including auditing, budgeting, and financial reporting analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with a strong understanding of building graphs, charts, pivot tables.
• Must be able to communicate well and have experience with contract negotiation.
• Ability to perform data analysis on operational metrics.
• Demonstrated success in developing direct reports to achieve their goals and full potential.
• Proficient problem solver, independent, and adaptive to a fast-paced dynamic business environment.
• Advanced with computer and software applications. (Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Outlook, Excel)
• Flexible for various shifts with occasional travel.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, DOL regulations.

Benefits:

• Employer Paid Medical.
• Employer Paid Dental.
• Employer Paid Vision.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(K).
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Vacation pay.
• Sick pay.
• Excellent opportunity for career advancement.
• Employee events.

About AJR Trucking:

Our company offers job security like no other in the area, here's why, we haul the U.S Post Office Mail Because we haul the mail, our trailers are running whether we have one letter on board or a full truck load. We have fixed routes and they don't stop. Other companies must depend on load volume which you know is not reliable. We don't, that's what I mean by job security.