Port Manager

Subaru•Vancouver, WA

15h•$94,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the overall port operation, which includes receipt, vessel off-loading scheme, vehicle survey and inspection, inventory management, daily processing production, scheduling, carrier release, rail operations, and regional/logistics interface. In some port locations, requires the management of export vehicles.

Requirements

Highly motivated and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Keen negotiation skills in a waterfront (port) environment.
Understanding of or ability to quickly learn Subaru of America (SOA) Oracle Systems that support port operations for parts, vehicle processing, and billing
Ability to be available on a 24/7 basis.
Ability to multi-task.
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a driving record that is acceptable per Risk Management guidelines.
Bachelor's degree or other equivalent experience in port operations and vehicle processing with at least 8-10 years experience

Responsibilities

Manages daily processing requirements ensuring vehicles are accessorized correctly, quality checks are completed, and vehicles are released to carriers on a timely basis.
Manages facility operations with collaboration from the port processor. Key activities are vessel discharges and purification, maintaining a consistent workforce to support production volumes, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) when processing and accessorizing vehicles, maintaining a safe work environment, and implementing corrective action to address issues.
Effectively communicates Subaru of America's (SOA's) shipping schedules to the various service providers that support SOA's business at the port.
Establishes daily communications with port processor and rail/truck carriers covering issues, productions plans, process improvement proposals, and workforce planning. Daily communications would be with local support teams. Escalation to upper management may be required to prioritize issues.
Manages accessory and parts ordering and daily inventory requirements to support daily volumes, eliminating any delays in vehicle processing.
Maintains familiarity with monroney label printer and information technology (IT) requirements at port.
Understands Customs documentation and requirements.
Maintains familiarity with skilled (longshoremen and teamster) labor rules and agreements.