Director of Operations

Director of Operations Â

Industry: Marine Logistics, Terminal Operations
Location: Tampa, Florida - Up to 50% Travel

The Opportunity
A fast-growing provider of integrated marine logistics and terminal operations is seeking a Director of Operations to lead the next phase of operational scale and performance across its U.S. Gulf Coast facilities.

This role offers significant influence over how terminal operations are led, measured, and integrated, ensuring consistent execution of safety, service, and performance standards as the organization continues to grow. The Director of Operations will work closely with terminal leadership to strengthen operational discipline, drive efficiency, and support the seamless integration of new terminal acquisitions into the organization’s operating model.

The Role
Reporting to the Director of Marine Terminals, the Director of Operations is responsible for leading and optimizing terminal operations across AGS’s U.S. facilities. This position provides strategic and hands-on leadership to terminal managers and their teams, driving efficiency, productivity, and operational excellence across all aspects of cargo handling, logistics, and customer service. Key Responsibilities include:

Operational Leadership:

• Leading and overseeing day-to-day terminal operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution
• Developing, implementing, and enforcing standardized operating procedures across all terminals
• Monitoring and analyzing operational KPIs, including throughput, productivity, equipment utilization, and turnaround times
• Ensuring alignment between operations, commercial, maintenance, and support teams to optimize asset performance and customer satisfaction
• Fostering a culture of accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement

Safety, Quality & Compliance:

• Championing a safety-first culture across all facilities
• Ensuring compliance with all company, local, state, and federal regulations
• Partnering closely with HSE leadership to implement safety policies and procedures
• Conducting regular audits and site visits to verify operational and safety compliance
• Leading incident investigations and corrective action planning

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement:

• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs
• Driving initiatives to improve cargo-handling efficiency, terminal throughput, and service quality
• Leveraging technology, data, and analytics to support data-driven operational decisions
• Leading cross-functional planning, scheduling, and resource-allocation efforts

People Leadership & Development:

• Providing leadership, structure, and accountability to terminal management teams
• Coaching and developing leaders to strengthen operational capabilities across sites
• Promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistent communication
• Ensuring staffing levels, training programs, and succession plans align with operational needs
• Building a positive, performance-driven culture grounded in safety, integrity, and excellence

Financial Management:

• Contributing to annual budgets, forecasts, and performance targets for terminal operations
• Monitoring operating expenses, labor efficiency, and resource utilization to achieve cost and margin objectives
• Collaborating with finance and executive leadership on ROI, capital planning, and investment priorities

Strategic Growth and Integration:

• Supporting operational due diligence and integration for terminal acquisitions and greenfield developments
• Developing transition plans to ensure seamless onboarding of new facilities into the organization’s operational framework.
• Partnering with commercial leadership to ensure operational readiness for new contracts and service expansions

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in terminal or port operations, logistics, or related heavy industrial environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Maritime Studies, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field required; MBA preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-site operations with diverse teams and customer portfolios.
• Proven experience in performance improvement, cost management, and safety leadership.
• Strong understanding of cargo-handling equipment, port infrastructure, and operational technology systems.
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $160,000+/ Depending on experience
• Eligible for performance-based incentive
• Comprehensive benefits package: PTO, health insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, voluntary dental and vision insurance, and a 401(k) with 4% employer match.

Search Process
This role is being filled in partnership with ezHIRE. Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through the ezHIRE portal.
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