Assistant Manager of Operations - Gainesville Inland Port

Job Information

Job Title:   Asst Manager of Operations - GIP

Department(s): 8600 - Gainesville Inland Port

Location(s):  Gainesville Inland Port

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Terminal Manager, the Assistant Manager of Operations directly supervises, plans, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates all Gainesville Inland Port service departments and personnel.

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.

Job Duties

• Ensures all Yard, Gate, and Intermodal operations are run safely, efficiently, and within the parameters of the operating budget.
• Coordinates with the Georgia Ports Authority Maintenance Department to ensure the availability of container handling equipment for service (production) demands as well as for preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Oversees the scheduling of departmental employees.
• Ensures proper training of employees to safely operate container handling equipment and relevant GPA computer systems.
• Coordinates with external customers and over the road drivers to ensure the Intermodal Container Transfer Facility is organized and operated in an efficient and safe manner. To include, but not limited to, customer service issues and billing concerns.
• Makes plans to facilitate new business opportunities and analyzes operating methods.
• Prepares evaluations for departmental employees. Conducts regular Safety and Business meetings with departmental employees.
• Monitors terminal activities and production levels as required. Maintains accurate inventory of all hazardous material containers on terminal.
• Assists with the preparation of the department’s budget.
• Assists with the preparation of department goals and implements procedures to accomplish those goals.
• Ensures all employees perform their duties with the utmost concern for their safety, their equipment’s upkeep, and the safety and well-being of those working on the Port.
• Oversees the parts inventory control via SAP.
  
  

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Daily work assignment changes will be implemented at managements discretion.Cross training will be ongoing for the assistance in such an event.Ability to schedule, organize, supervise work of subordinates.Ability to exercise prompt independent judgment.Ability to learn and manage the GPA computer systems.Excellent oral, written, and listening skills required.Ability to deal effectively and professionally with the GPA staff on all levels as well as customers, representatives of the shipping industry, and the general public required.

Experience

• Three years of related work experience Preferred
• Prior experience managing fleet maintenance Preferred
• Prior management experience Preferred
  
  

Education

• Preferred Bachelor's 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, an without direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Revised: 3/19/2026

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