Assistant Manager, Offshore Operations-Sales at Estes Express Lines

Jacksonville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

LTL Experience, Transportation Experience, Supervisory Skills, Customer Service Skills, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office Suite, AS/400 System Knowledge, Export Knowledge, Steamship Line Knowledge, Team Collaboration, Documentation Skills, Problem Solving, High Stress Management, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Relationship Building

Industry

Truck Transportation

Description

Job Summary: The Assistant Manager, Offshore Operations is responsible for partnering with the Manager, Offshore Operations as well as business and operational leaders to develop and maintain operational strategies related to Estes' service to offshore markets. This position reports to the Manager, Offshore Operations, and assumes all responsibilities in his/her absence. Assists in the management of all phases of operations related to services to our Offshore markets (Puerto Rico, Alaska and Hawaii) to include monitoring inbound freight movement, measurement and weighing of shipments, while ensuring the best customer experience. Lead, guide, mentor and direct offshore team employees in collaboration with the Manager of Offshore Operations. Participate in hiring, training and terminations. Ensure adherence to proper guidelines with an appropriate level of follow up. Works with agents in Offshore markets to ensure prompt quoting, prompt pickup and delivery of freight Works on Customers and Hacienda Tax office file for prompt and accurate filing of Puerto Rico shipments Ensures proper staging and loading of containers to maximize cube and to ensure safety and ease of reloading to customers Work with customers and Offshore team members to create documentation required for accurate transportation of customer goods, to include Bills of Lading and related documents. Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding Bill documents by contacting other departments and/or terminals to trace shipments Establishes relationships to assist in booking steamships Regular attendance is required. This is not an all-inclusive list of job requirements and/or duties and may not contain all mental and physical capabilities necessary to perform the job at all times due to circumstances. Operational, safety and other needs may require the employee to perform any and all other duties as assigned. Employees are expected, and must be able to perform all such duties and tasks. Qualifications: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background required. 2 or more years of prior LTL or transportation experience required Prior supervisory experience highly preferred General Knowledge of exports from the United States required Knowledge of steamship lines and their policies required Good communication skills including verbal, written and listening required Excellent customer service skills required Proficient computer knowledge to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and AS/400 system required Must be able to work independently or with team members, in a fast-paced environment Must be mentally and emotionally capable of handling a high stress environment Must be able to lift approximately 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job Must be able to comply with all company policies, rules, procedures and Code of Conduct Must be able to interact well with others Must be able to work independently, or in a team setting Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities Responds well to questions; Ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and maintenance instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check Must be authorized to work in the United States 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, lift, twist, turn and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs., or more if required by the essential functions of the job. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud as required by the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager, Offshore Operations is responsible for managing operations related to services to offshore markets, ensuring the best customer experience. This includes monitoring freight movement, guiding team members, and creating necessary documentation for transportation.