Operations Manager

AMPORTS has been a leader in the global automotive service industry for over 60 years. With multiple locations in the United States and Mexico, AMPORTS is one of the largest auto processors in North America. We believe in a perpetual commitment to quality, safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Our purpose at AMPORTS is to leverage our port and terminal infrastructure, creating capacity, value, and supply chain solutions for finished vehicles. We take pride in providing service to our customers that is matched by no other. We know how to work hard, play hard, and recognize success. We want to welcome go-getters that are motivated to focus on pooling resources, knowledge and skills to get the job done.

Summary/Objective

Manages terminal activities including customer relations, scheduling, employee relations, budgets, staffing, safety, and daily/monthly/yearly production goals.

Essential Functions

• Operates as the main contact with the customers.
• Manages a team of supervisors and operator's staff.
• Schedules labor and adjust as business needs fluctuate.
• Accomplishes daily tasks and partners with the general manager in managing operations.
• Manages and oversees yard planning.
• Interviews and selects team members for hire.

Competencies

• Effective communicator in listening, writing, and verbal.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize competing responsibilities.
• Punctual and dependable person.
• Ability to lead a team.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has direct reports.

Work Environment

Well-lighted, heated, and/or air-conditioned indoor office, production setting, outdoor/indoor shop environment, or enclosed vehicle with adequate ventilation and protection from extreme weather conditions.

Physical Demands

Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative or production/technical nature. Manual dexterity is sufficient to reach and handle items.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are primarily 8 hours each day, Monday through Friday on a day shift. This position often requires overtime.

Travel

Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university.

Computer Operations

Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain a TWIC badge (Transportation Working Identification Card).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Amports is an equal opportunity employer, and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.