Manager of Operations - Gainesville Inland Port

Job Description

Job Title: Manager of Operations - GIP

Department(s): 8600 - Gainesville Inland Port

Location(s): Gainesville Inland Port

FLSA Status: Exempt

Under the supervision of the General Manager of Inland Operations, the Manager of Operations for the Gainesville Inland Port (GIP) oversees all aspects of Gainesville Inland Port Operations.

Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

• Responsible for the planning and execution of daily operations and the direct management of the GIP terminal and employees.
• Ensures that all GPA Intermodal Operations and GPA Corporate Safety standards are followed, to include maintaining appropriate SOP's and ensuring adherence to all terminal compliance guidelines for employees and vendors.
• Collaborates and engages with Class I Railroad personnel as needed to ensure intermodal services provided are consistently meeting GPA’s expectations.
• Responsible for overseeing and adjusting staffing levels, stack, truck, and train management, as needed based on volume demand and GPA service expectations.
• Coordinates all aspects of external stakeholders' involvement with GIP to ensure organized and efficient operations, to include, but not limited to, customer service issues, billing concerns, and vendor service requirements.
• Actively monitors inventory and billing management on terminal, ensuring the placarding requirements, storage, billing, and overall handling procedures for hazardous or other commodities are handled appropriately.
• Maintains and/or develops all appropriate training for employees.
• Responsible for preparing and presenting all aspects of BRC performance reports on an as needed basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with employees at all levels of GPA’s organization, as well as customers and other external stakeholders. Skills in scheduling, organizing, and supervising the safe and efficient work of all subordinates. Ability to exercise prompt independent judgment. Ability to learn and utilize GPA’s terminal operating system(s) and data analysis tools.

Experience

• 1-3 years Intermodal terminal operations management Required
• 1-3 years Class I railroad operations management or network design and planning Preferred

Education

• Preferred:
  Bachelor's Degree, Four‑year college degree in business, transportation, or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Required Upon Hire
• Driver’s License - Valid state driver's license Required Upon Hire

Note:

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, job requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require the performance of different or additional tasks. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without direct threat to the health or safety of others.