3PL Terminal Manager (Temporary)

Job Summary

The 3PL Terminal Manager directs all activities necessary to operate one or more 3PL warehouses and container freight stations at maximum efficiency, ensures the timely and accurate loading and unloading of commodities that transit the warehouse, and oversees all resources and material related to local facility management.

Primary Objectives

• Ensure containers are delivered to warehouses within required timeframes and outbound freight is correctly loaded.
• Maintain accurate inventory and shipment data in operational systems, including details on mis-ships, short ships, and load-outs.
• Supervise 3PL operations in alignment with enterprise values and business requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company policies.
  
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with internal teams, including dispatchers, sales, customs, finance, and registration staff to ensure operational efficiency, safety, and control are maintained and subject to continuous improvement.
• Lead and promote the company's vision related to people, quality, customer service, financials, safety, and facilities.
• Determine 3PL requirements and make adjustments as needed to cover fluctuations in volume and other changes as they occur.
• Establish and control cargo handling and storage plans and procedures in conjunction with assigned 3PLs.
• Establish requirements for 3PL labor scheduling and resource changes based on performance and facility volumes.
• Proactively resolve customer issues and communicate effectively with clients.
• Coordinate with Safety teams to maintain complete and accurate records of DOT drivers' activities and compliance standards.
• Monitor and manage inventory control procedures related to the facility.
• Maintain complete and accurate OSHA records and ensure compliance with all OSHA standards.
• Verify 3PL compliance with maintenance and recordkeeping requirements, ensuring proper functioning for forklifts and warehouse equipment.
• Lead and manage container and shuttle dispatching functions and ensure KPIs are met.
• Create and/or recommend best practices related to departmental process flows.
• Oversee receiving and verification of freight against receiving documentation, noting discrepancies and/or damage and reporting findings.
• Provide direction and guidance to 3PL staff on company policies and procedures.
• Review, verify accuracy, and approve related vendor invoices in accordance with company policy and within the month in which services are performed.
• Track and provide management reporting on key metrics. Meet all requisite metrics.
• Maintain and monitor compliance with safety policy and regulations and lead monthly safety meetings with 3PL staff.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives through identifying and eliminating redundant processes for both internal teams and 3PL operations.
• Actively recruit and retain local drayage and delivery drivers as needed.
• Train and retain support staff with an acceptable retention rate.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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

• High school diploma or equivalent plus some related college-level coursework required
  
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid state issued driver license, acceptable driving record required
  
  
  

Work Experience

• 5 years of related experience in warehouse operations, with 2 years of experience managing the function required
  
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of basic principles of container freight station and warehouse operations.
• Ability to set and achieve individual and departmental goals consistent with, and supportive of the immediate department and overall goals of the organization.
• Ability to manage and deliver on multiple competing priorities.
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment, prioritize projects and deliverables, and interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Good quantitative and analytical thinking skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
  
  
  

Competencies

• Delivers Results Rigorously drives self and others to achieve high levels of individual and organization performance.
• Engages & Inspires Others Leads with energy, self-confidence and understanding in ways that motivate colleagues to achieve more than they thought possible.
• Focuses on the Customer & Market Continuously evaluates what is important to the customer/client and develops products or solutions that exceed expectations.
• Makes Sound Business Decisions Makes timely and well-informed decisions that advance critical priorities, capitalize on new opportunities, and resolve problems.
• Practices our Values Supports and models The Pasha Way; conduct reflects Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, Innovation and Teamwork.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND TRAVEL

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hear and speak with sufficient clarity to understand and engage in telephonic information exchange; hear and understand verbal instructions; give and receive information verbally in person or via communication device - Often
• Walk/travel within office environment, crouch/bend to access floor-level storage - Often
• Use hands/fingers to operate office equipment, type/complete data input, write - Often
• Reach with hands, arms; lift, move and manipulate objects weighing up to 20 pounds - Regularly
• Sight sufficient to read instructions, documents, and screen-based information - Often
• Use hands/fingers to manipulate and file documents, folders, small objects - Regularly
  
  
  

Working Environment

This role requires work that may involve the following environmental conditions:

• Freight warehouse facility, office, outdoor yard and lot, and workshop settings, where hot, humid, cold, and other inclement weather conditions may occur.
  
  
  

Screening Requirements

Background Checks

Driving Record Review

The information included in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive or exhaustive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The salary range listed is based on the geographic zone associated with this role: COMPTON, CA. If you are applying to work from a different location, the salary range may vary to align with the cost of labor and market conditions in that area. For applicants from other zones, we encourage you to reach out to us to confirm the relevant salary range for your specific location. Starting pay will be determined by job-related factors including experience, education, and business needs and may be modified at any time.

Zone 2: $35.00 - $38.00