Auto Lot Manager

The Auto Lot Manager provides operational oversight for all automotive and Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) cargo activities. This role directs and coordinates terminal operations to ensure the safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement, storage, and processing of vehicle cargo. This position also serves as the designated Facility Security Officer (FSO), maintaining compliance with the Facility Security Plan (FSP), Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) requirements, and U.S. Coast Guard regulations. The role further provides leadership for environmental compliance programs, sustainability initiatives, pollution prevention efforts, stormwater management, and environmental stewardship activities to support regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all daily automotive and RoRo cargo operations to ensure safe, efficient, and productive gate, yard, vessel, and rail activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and optimize labor, equipment, and facility resources to meet operational schedules, customer expectations, and productivity objectives.
• Lead operational teams, including foremen, supervisory clerks, office personnel, and support staff, by assigning work, establishing priorities, and monitoring performance.
• Investigate operational disruptions, vehicle damages, customer concerns, labor issues, and workplace incidents, implementing corrective and preventive measures as required.
• Collaborate with customers, vessel operators, trucking providers, and terminal stakeholders to ensure seamless cargo execution and service excellence.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development to supervisory and operational personnel.
• Manage staffing levels and labor utilization to align workforce resources with operational demands and budget objectives.
• Participate in labor relations activities, including workforce planning, grievance resolution, attendance management, and contractual compliance.
• Serve as the designated Facility Security Officer (FSO) and oversee implementation and compliance with the Facility Security Plan (FSP).
• Partner with ILWU Local 26 Watchmen and terminal personnel to ensure compliance with Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulations and U.S.Coast Guard requirements.
• Manage terminal security programs, including access control, surveillance systems, credential verification, emergency response procedures, and visitor management.
• Serve as the facility representative for environmental compliance programs and sustainability initiatives.
• Support Environmental Department objectives through accurate recordkeeping, reporting, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Conduct environmental inspections, stormwater sampling, monitoring activities, and corrective action implementation as required.