Port Manager

Job Description

This position is responsible for managing all aspects of MNAO vehicle processing operations. Manage the efficient flow of vehicles from a plant or Port to Mazda North American dealers and/or other locations as required. Ensure Mazda's logistics providers meet business goals and objectives while achieving established quality standards and throughput guidelines to support MNAO's Ultimate Customer Experience. Support the collection and dissemination of quality assurance data and the coordination of quality initiatives/training efforts with the port contractor. Interface with and influence local transportation carriers to ensure they are meeting objectives and standards with damage-free transportation of Mazda vehicles. Establish and implement an accurate forecasting process each month, including achievement of quarter end wholesale objectives by working closely with plant 3PL (3rd party logistics provider) and local transportation carriers.

Operational Planning- 25%

• Responsible for managing vehicle flow through local port facility as necessary and plans vehicle movement into, through and out of port facility in a timely manner.
• Facilitates vessel discharge with vessel lines, stevedore, and 3PL to achieve efficient discharge to achieve no vehicle damage.
• Monthly production planning coordination with 3PL, including daily rail/truck shipping volumes. Work closely with 3PL on daily operations and monthly objectives.
• Manage vehicle stock, dwell and aged inventory to ensure compliance to Mazda velocity targets, including alignment of supply with demand at dealer and regional levels. Key activities include 3PL adherence to agreed targets.
• Ensure port contractor meets performance standards, track performance metrics and ensure corrective action on a regular basis.
• Perform time studies on any process for efficiency, safety, quality and cost improvements.
• Ensure Damage Repair Process SOP is adhered to by 3PL. Coordinate damage prevention efforts with 3PL and rail and truck carriers, analyze transportation damages, and establish corrective action plans.
• Initiate and/or support Kaizen projects with 3PL and rail and truck carriers.

Vehicle Wholesale- 25%

• Manage daily vehicle assignments and overall vehicle and accessory parts inventory to maximize wholesale performance and service to Mazda regions and dealers.
• Coordinates port resources with Mazda and regional priorities, as well as available truck and rail capacity alignment with carriers.
• Accurately establish a manageable monthly forecast and monitor progress achievement weekly and adjust accordingly to ensure month objectives are achieved.
• Work 3PL, Logistics Quality Specialist (LQS), part supply, regions and distribution team for any additional accessory opportunities above planned monthly objectives.

General Management- 10%

• Responsible for carrying out all management responsibilities at the port in accordance with Mazda's policies and all applicable laws.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a positive, productive working relationship between Mazda personnel and contracted personnel, including port processor and transportation companies.
• Lead, manage and influence port processor, carriers, dealers and regions by interfacing and collaborating with all levels within the business to ensure common achievements on the Mazda brand.

Administration- 10%

• Review, control and/or approves all purchases and payments to contractors. Including coordination and approval of vessel and overtime activities.
• Protects Mazda's interests in all vehicle damage issues resulting from vehicle processing at the port facility and by carriers.
• Maintain records and files related to J-SOX and internal controls related to vessel arrivals, duties paid, inventory, record retention, etc.
• Prepare and present required U.S. Customs documents according to guidelines, as needed.
• Lead port efforts and coordinate as needed to support finance's yearly physical audits, including track and resolution of items found.

Quality Assurance- 15%

• Supports port countermeasures and re-work activities, working with Logistics Quality Specialist (LQS) to communicate resources and proper processes to the 3PL and/or carriers.
• Supports implementation and works directly with Logistics Quality Specialist (LQS) to achieve a culture of LEAN thinking, waste reduction and continuous improvement in all aspects of port operations and quality.

Port Installed Accessories- 15%

• Ensures port has implemented proper installer training program and processes to achieve port's quality and efficiency objectives.
• Manages accessory parts availability and overall quality to ensure maximum productivity. In coordination with LQS, enters information regarding parts received and shipped into Mazda's parts system to maintain inventory compliance.
• Ensure 3PL inventory parts accuracy and cycle counts in coordination with LQS and 3PL.
• Works with 3PL on ordering required parts/ accessories, processes parts shipments and resolves issues or problems related to parts and accessories.
• Notifies/reports to Corporate Parts Department of any shortages, delivery discrepancies and or damages resulting from part, packaging/dunnage and/or transportation. Ensure non-compliance parts are properly disposed.

Qualifications and Other Requirements:

Education (Minimum):

Bachelors Degree with emphasis in Business, Engineering, Transportation, Logistics, or equivalent work experience required.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry, finished vehicles - required
• Vehicle logistics and/or port operations - preferred
• LEAN Manufacturing experience - highly desired

Training/Certification:

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - highly desired
• This position will be required to successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). In order to obtain a TWIC, you must complete a thorough background investigation conducted by the TSA, sponsored by Mazda.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of management methods, practices and principles; automotive technology; finished vehicle logistics processes and procedures; port and transportation processes and procedures; accounting and finance related to analyzing financial reports; budgeting principles and general administrative practices.

• Ability to plan, organize, and manage assigned departments and functions; select, train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate staff; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare reports and business correspondence; make management presentations; define problems, collect data, develop conclusions and propose solutions.

• Proficient w/ Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Travel:

As needed

Physical Conditions and Requirements- Frequency

• Hazardous physical conditions (mechanical parts, etc.)- Daily
• Climbing- Daily- Very Important
• Kneeling- Daily- Very Important
• Reaching- Daily- Very Important
• Standing- Daily- Very Important
• Walking- Daily- Very Important
• Lifting - up to 45 pounds- Weekly- Somewhat Important
• Talking- Daily- Very Important
• Hearing/Listening- Daily- Very Important
• Seeing/Observing- Daily- Very Important
• Repetitive Motion- Daily- Important

Come work with us at our exciting new facility, in the growing city of Huntsville Alabama. Huntsville is in Madison County and is one of the best places to live in Alabama and the 11th best place to live in America. Huntsville offers a vibrant community with a mixture of high-tech ventures, cultural diversity, and is the #1 most affordable place to live in the U.S. in 2019 out of 125 most populous metro areas.

https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/

Pay Range

$91,400.00 - $139,400.00

Salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Learn more about MNAO's comprehensive benefits package here