Regional Head of Drayage Operations, West Coast
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CAPosted 18 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from A.P. Moller - Maersk
Job overview
The Regional Head of Drayage Operations, West Coast, leads the execution of drayage strategy and operations in Southern California, managing a $75 million revenue multi-carrier operation to optimize cost, efficiency, and service.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves building and leading a strong team, engaging senior customers, ensuring regulatory compliance, collaborating with terminals and business units, supporting sustainability initiatives, managing labor relations, delivering financial results, and promoting safety culture.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $220,000 to $230,000 with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, employee assistance program, paid time off, and flexible work schedules.
Experience and skills
Requires minimum 10 years in logistics, business management, and leadership, strong accounting and finance knowledge, transportation/logistics process understanding, advanced MS Office skills, analytical and communication skills, and experience in transformation and change management.
Work environment and culture
The company promotes a culture of honesty, integrity, trust, diversity, inclusion, and supports flexible work schedules and accommodations during hiring and employment.
Company information
A.P. Moller - Maersk is a global logistics company specializing in warehousing, distribution, and supply chain solutions with a focus on process excellence and sustainability.
Team overview
The team includes approximately 130 drivers under a collective bargaining agreement, 40 onshore staff, and 30 offshore support resources, working both onsite and remotely.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Southern California, managing operations across the West Coast with a mix of onsite and remote teams.
Application process
Applicants can request accommodations during the application and hiring process by contacting the company via email; no other specific application steps are detailed.
Unique job features
This role uniquely manages a multi-carrier drayage operation including asset-based electric trucks and integrates sustainability initiatives with operational excellence in a complex, evolving environment.
Company overview
A.P. Moller - Maersk is a Danish integrated shipping company and the largest container shipping line and vessel operator in the world. They generate revenue primarily through their ocean and logistics services, including container shipping, port terminal operations, and supply chain management. Founded in 1904, Maersk has a rich history of maritime innovation and has played a pivotal role in global trade. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in logistics operations, especially experience managing multi-carrier drayage or transportation networks similar to Maersk's West Coast operations.
Emphasize your skills in financial management, change leadership, and regulatory compliance, along with your ability to drive operational efficiency and sustainability initiatives such as electric vehicle fleet management.
Apply through multiple platforms including the official A.P. Moller - Maersk careers page, LinkedIn, and relevant industry job boards to maximize your chances of visibility.
Connect with current employees in Maersk's Drayage or Transportation divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent sustainability efforts Maersk has undertaken or asking about the company culture and leadership style in the West Coast operations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'drayage operations,' 'financial results,' 'change management,' 'sustainability,' 'multi-carrier operations,' and 'labor relations' to ensure it passes automated screening.
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