Senior Manager - Operations (Hueneme Port)

Glovis•Port Hueneme, CA

8d•$118,000 - $134,000•Onsite

About The Position

About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc. GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customer's products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies. Summary The Senior Manager - Operations (Hueneme Port) is responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end vehicle logistics operations, including inbound, outbound, storage, transportation, and distribution. This role ensures safe, cost-effective, and timely movement of vehicles while driving operational excellence, process improvement, and strong partner performance across carriers, ports, yards, and customers. The role requires a strategic operator with deep vehicle logistics expertise, strong leadership capability, and a data-driven mindset. Compensation $118,000 - $134,000/Per Year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Requirements

Strong written, communication, and presentation skills Required
Proficient with PC skills: Excel, Word, and database management systems REquired
Multi-task oriented and able to work with minimal supervision Required
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environments Required
H.S Diploma/G.E.D Required
8 - 12 years of direct experience in Logistics, and/or Operations Required
4-7 years of supervisory experience Required
CA Driver's License Required

Nice To Haves

Led, mentor, and develop operations managers and frontline teams; Set performance objectives and conduct regular reviews Preferred
Ensure workforce planning aligns with operational demand Preferred
Deep knowledge of vehicle logistics, transport modes, yard and port operations Preferred
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish Preferred
Bachelor Degree Preferred
10 -15 years of direct experience in Logistics, Vehicle Logistics, Vehicle Processing, and/or Operations Preferred
7 - 10+ years of supervisory experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day vehicle logistics operations including yard management and port operations
Ensure on-time delivery performance, damage prevention, and compliance with quality standards
Manage capacity planning and execution for vehicle volumes across regions
Resolve operational disruptions, escalations, and service failures efficiently
Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business growth and cost targets
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, automation, digital tools)
Optimize yard flows, and dwell time reduction
Lead cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining service and safety standards
Lead Key Performance Indicators initiatives (Aging, Labor, Tender objectives, Safety, P&L)
Track and analyze KPIs such as cost per unit, dwell time, damage rate, and capacity utilization
Prepare operational reports and present insights to senior leadership
Use data to support decision-making and forecasting
Oversee resolution of issues
Monitors process quality issues at all phases of vehicle processing
Responds to inquiries from all customers and distributors, as well as GLOVIS National Ops
Improve Departmental process and safety audits
Conduct safety audits at appropriate intervals
Provide direction to their direct reports to successfully meet tender goal and perform safety audits and report the results back to the General Manager
Develop Process Improvement initiatives
Develops and oversees strategies for the implementation of continuous process improvement activities
This position creates and changes departmental processes for continuous process improvement activities
This position will create and submit recommendations for changes to the General Manager
VPC Budget & Finance Management
Manages budget and analyzes trends in labor and other direct costs associated with vehicle processing operations
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
Pet Insurance
Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement
401(k) with Generous Matching
Referral Bonuses
Auto Allowance
Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities
Discretionary Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Benefits may vary by location.
All benefits pursuant to Company policy