Sr. Associate OOG

About LOTTE Group

Founded originally in 1967 as a food business in South Korea, Lotte has expanded their business into retail, tourism, services, chemicals and construction to build a diversified and successful business portfolio. Additionally, Lotte is actively engaged in businesses in Asia, Europe and North America and is expanding its operations throughout the Americas and in emerging economies.

Since 1996, LGL has expanded continually into a comprehensive logistics company by accumulating operational know-how on land, sea and in the air. Today, we operate logistics networks throughout the world. We utilize superior IT services to provide wide-ranging customized logistics services, such as courier, land transportation, 3PL, harbor logistics and international logistics.

LGL is launching a major North America Logistics Expansion that includes Truck Brokerage, Intermodal, Warehousing, Drayage, Freight Forwarding and Rail Carload Services.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Site Manager to oversee our ESS (Energy Storage System) battery storage yard. The role is contract to hire after 90 days based on performance. This role is critical in ensuring the safe handling, storage, and transportation of specialized cargo (OOG). The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between Headquarters (HQ) and field operations, ensuring all drivers and contractors strictly adhere to established SOPs and safety protocols.

• Yard Management:
  Oversee daily operations at the Phoenix ESS storage yard and other designated origin yards.
• OOG & Transportation Oversight:
  Manage the movement of Out-of-Gauge (OOG) cargo, ensuring proper handling and transportation procedures are followed.
• Lashing & Securing:
  Apply technical knowledge of lashing and securing methods to ensure high-value ESS units are stabilized for transit.
• Driver & Vendor Coordination:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for truck drivers; provide clear guidance on site rules and monitor compliance.
• SOP & Rule Enforcement:
  Strictly implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) provided by HQ.
• Digital Documentation:
  Utilize the company’s mobile application to capture and upload required photos and videos of cargo and operations for quality control.
• Reporting:
  Provide daily operational reports to HQ to ensure real-time visibility of yard status.

• Bilingual Proficiency :
  Preferred fluent in Spanish & English OR Korean & English.
• Logistics
  
  Experience:
  
  Solid understanding of OOG operations and general transportation logistics.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong ability to communicate effectively with drivers and site personnel in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Tech-savvy enough to operate mobile apps for reporting and documentation.
• Travel:
  Ability to travel up to 30% of the time to support other origin yards as needed.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong commitment to teamwork and the ability to lead by following established rules and procedures.