CEM Manager

Long Beach, CA, US Until 9/27/2026 First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

The CEM Manager works to facilitate the employees of CEM to work together to focus on the vision of SSA Terminals and accomplish the goals set annually by the Vice President for CEM. The CEM Manager serves as a key representative of company management and is accountable for safety, productivity, labor relations, and operational execution.

 

  • Exercises independent judgment and management authority over the hiring, assignment, direction, evaluation, discipline, and termination of assigned labor personnel, in accordance with company policy and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
  • Responsible for leading a small office staff of SSA Terminals employees, with oversight and support of administrative processes.
  • Analyze and implement systems of efficiency to ensure that CEM has all the latest and most effective tools and equipment for the mechanics.
  • Develop chassis, container, and refrigerated container maintenance procedures and ensure implementation.
  • Responsible for the supervision of personnel to ensure that all work is accomplished in a consistent manner with organizational requirements and goals.
  • Work with staff by communicating job expectations, developing, coordinating, and implementing job policies and procedures
  • Work with the marketing team when establishing contracts.
  • Engage customers regularly to ensure satisfaction and address concerns.
  • Participate in the timely settlement of on-the-job grievances.
  • Research and implement new technologies that benefit the overall growth of the shop.
  • Collaborate with the Union on safety-related policies and procedures.
  • Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, and meeting with individual staff members.
  • Minimize spending by eliminating overstock.
  • Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, and budgets for increasing profits and improving services.
  • All other duties as assigned.

 

About this role

Summary

Manage safety, operations, labor relations, and staff for SSA Terminals CEM.

Job title

CEM Manager

Experience level

not specified

Industry

ports and logistics

Location requirements

Long Beach, CA, USA; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

managementsafety procedureslabor relationssystem analysisbudgeting

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

safetyoperationslabor relationsmaintenanceteam management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Long Beach, CA, USA

Work arrangement unknown City