A leading Gulf-South Company with interests in stevedoring, terminal operations and warehousing throughout the Gulf Region is seeking a General Manager.

General Job Description:

• Chief administrative officer of all stevedoring, terminal operations and freezer operations.


• Responsible for overseeing the operational, financial and legal affairs of the division and the operational management and maintenance of the division assets (equipment, vehicles, and office equipment).


• Provides leadership to assist staff managers in functioning as a team, and maintains a productive, cost-effective, safe and legal workplace.


• Follows guidelines and policies set forth by our executive committee and reports directly to the vice-president of operations for the company.

Specific Duties:

• Organizational Management




• Administer corporate affairs in accordance with organizational policies.


• Ensure the maintenance of official records, by-laws, and standing rules according to company policy and legal counsel.


• Attend General Manager/Safety quarterly meetings and provide operation efficiencies that are implanted within a division.  Provide feedback to operational management staff of meeting discussions.


• Proactively provide information of productions, safety efficiencies and budgetary numbers to Executive Committee in conjunction with staff operational managers.


• Advise the Executive Committee when legal counsel is needed and coordinate legal resources through The Jackson Kearney Group legal counsel.


• Planning Administration




• Provide leadership and vision to the organization by assisting the staff with the development of long range and annual plans, and with the evaluation and progress on plans/goals.


• Conduct weekly operational management meeting to discuss company policy and operational issues as well as efficiency.


• Prepare annual projected budgetary profits, equipment replacement, as well as, additional assets needed in the divisional operations.


• Review profit and losses (P&L) statement on a monthly basis to determine if division is within annual budgets.  Report deficiencies and explanations on the P&L’s to Vice President of Operations and/or Chief Operating Officer.  


• External Relations Administration




• Oversee relations with the managers in the division.


• Appoint staff member to represent divisions in operational meetings when General Manager is not present.


• Continuous relationship with USDA and State inspectors on daily activities as well as the exportation of goods.


• Continuous relationship with customers.


• Conduct a minimum of two sales calls per week with customers, agents, and related industry companies.  


• Able to bid project and stevedore quotes.


• Able to read engineer drawings. 


• Staff Administration




• Develop annual plan and goals for staffing the division workplace.


• Hire, supervise, evaluate and; if necessary dismiss staff members as specified in the standing rules and company policy


• Oversee workplace operations including, conducting staff meetings and working with staff to maintain and improve effectiveness and efficiency.


• Ensure that all staff members receive appropriate training to perform their jobs effectively.


• Revise staff job descriptions when necessary to increase efficiency and achievement of the organization’s goals, with input from staff and other appropriate resources.


• Oversee administration of staff benefits through the Human Resource department.


• Oversee that maintenance of personnel and other administrative records are submitted to Human Resources in a timely manner.


• Responsible for collections from 60-90 days 


• Workplace Administration




• Administer the affairs of the workplace in accordance with Coastal Cargo policies and labor contracts (Union) and all applicable laws.


• Promote effective communication on all levels on the organization.


• Ensure that the functions and needs of the workplace are understood by the leadership of the division.


• Act as arbitrator/mediator in work and personnel/personal disputes.


• Oversee the following operations managers and supervisors:




• Operations Manager


• Office Manager


• Corporate Equipment Manager


• Terminal Manager


• Operations Coordinators


• Customer Service Supervisor

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Business Management, planning, financial oversight and operations.


• Minimum of 5 years experience in personnel management; including, hiring, supervision, evaluations and benefits administration.


• College Graduate or equivalent experience.


• Minimum 5 years experience in stevedore/terminal operations.


• Minimum 5 years experience in Freezer Operations.


• Experience in USDA requirements for storage, export, regulations and documentation.


• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.


• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.


• Ability to cope with conflict, stress and crisis situations.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Office, and PowerPoint. AS400 experience a plus.


• Full understanding of operations of stevedoring, terminal services and freezer operations.


• Carry out other duties as directed

EOE