Chief Operations Officer

Quick Facts  

Compensation: $200,000 to $300,000 annually

Working hours: Full-time, Exempt, 90% on-site

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Industry: Marine Terminal

Job Functions:  Operations

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) responsible for leading Husky’s operational strategy and execution across Terminal Operations, Maintenance & Repair (M&R), Terminal Services, Safety, Labor Relations, Security, and the Management Resource Center (MRC). Partnering closely with the CEO, the COO drives long-term strategy while ensuring best-in-class performance in safety, productivity, efficiency, and customer service.

This is a highly visible, results-driven leadership role requiring a decisive, people-focused executive who can lead complex, unionized operations in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. The COO will build organizational capability, drive accountability, and deliver measurable performance improvements while aligning operations with broader business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Lead all terminal operations, including vessel, yard, gate, rail/intermodal, MRC, M&R, terminal services, safety and security.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to deliver industry-leading safety, productivity, and service performance.
• Build and lead a high-performing leadership team, driving accountability and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement through disciplined performance management, KPI tracking, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure high equipment reliability and asset performance through effective M&R programs and lifecycle management.
• Lead execution of capital projects, modernization efforts, and technology adoption.
• Partner with finance to optimize cost structure, improve cost-per-move, and deliver financial performance.
• Support commercial objectives through strong customer service, operational reliability, and stakeholder engagement.
• Represent the organization with key external stakeholders, including port authorities, labor groups, and industry partners.
• Ensure operational resilience, business continuity, and effective response in a 24/7 operating environment.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, competitive landscape, and industry trends to inform operational strategy and business positioning.
• Serve as Husky's representative on the Area Sub-steering Committee (ASC), contributing to industry-wide operational and strategic discussions.
• Partner with commercial and corporate teams to retain the existing customer base and support new business development through operational excellence and service reliability.
• Continuously assess terminal practices and procedures to identify opportunities that drive productivity, efficiency, and measurable operational performance improvements.

Position requirements

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The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Preferably bachelor's or master's degree in Operations Management, Maritime/Transportation, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Related Experience

• Fifteen (15) or more years of progressive operational leadership experience in marine terminal, port, or logistics operations.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience with terminal operation technologies and related information technology systems and support functions.
• Five (5) or more years of senior leadership experience as a COO, VP of Operations, or equivalent leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex labor workforces, preferably including ILWU or comparable unionized environments.
• Direct experience with vessel operations, stevedoring, yard management, gate, and intermodal functions required.
• Background in capital project execution, terminal expansion, or infrastructure modernization.

 Required Competencies

• Exceptional operational leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, diverse teams in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
• Advanced communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative executive presence with ability to influence across the organization.
• Deep knowledge of terminal operations, safety regulations (OSHA, MARSEC, Coast Guard), and port environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, make timely decisions, and execute with urgency.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing operating budgets and cost performance.
• Knowledge of and commitment to safety culture and regulatory compliance.

Required Credentials:

• Ability to obtain a valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
• Valid Driver's license

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 5 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; balance; bend and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet environment and work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is typical business office level.

Benefits:
One of Husky’s core values is People First. Husky Terminal cares about its employees and lives this value by offering competitive pay and a benefits package that supports you and your family. The company strives to keep benefits comprehensive and affordable.

Our benefits include:

• Potential annual discretionary bonus up to 30% of base salary for this role. Annual bonuses are subject to personal and company performance.
• Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription insurance or employee can purchase buy-up plans
• Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance at two times base salary, with the option to purchase supplemental insurance
• No cost short-term and long-term disability
• Annual time off and sick time 
• 10 Paid holidays
• 5 Floating days, prorated in first year depending on hire date
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with matching contributions up to 6% of the employee’s eligible earnings
• 4% vested immediately, and full vesting is attained after three years of service
• Free onsite parking

NOTE: This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the general scope of responsibility. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals will perform other duties as assigned.

Husky Terminal is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Salary : $200,000 - $300,000