Chief operations officer Jobs in Tacoma, WA

Chief Operations Officer

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) responsible for leading Husky's operational strategy and execution across Terminal Operations, Maintenance & Repair (M&R), Terminal Services, Safety, Labor Relations, Security, and the Management Resource Center (MRC). Partnering closely with the CEO, the COO drives long-term strategy while ensuring best-in-class performance in safety, productivity, efficiency, and customer service.

This is a highly visible, results-driven leadership role requiring a decisive, people-focused executive who can lead complex, unionized operations in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. The COO will build organizational capability, drive accountability, and deliver measurable performance improvements while aligning operations with broader business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Lead all terminal operations, including vessel, yard, gate, rail/intermodal, MRC, M&R, terminal services, safety and security.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to deliver industry-leading safety, productivity, and service performance.
• Build and lead a high-performing leadership team, driving accountability and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement through disciplined performance management, KPI tracking, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure high equipment reliability and asset performance through effective M&R programs and lifecycle management.
• Lead execution of capital projects, modernization efforts, and technology adoption.
• Partner with finance to optimize cost structure, improve cost-per-move, and deliver financial performance.
• Support commercial objectives through strong customer service, operational reliability, and stakeholder engagement.
• Represent the organization with key external stakeholders, including port authorities, labor groups, and industry partners.
• Ensure operational resilience, business continuity, and effective response in a 24/7 operating environment.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, competitive landscape, and industry trends to inform operational strategy and business positioning.
• Serve as Husky's representative on the Area Sub-steering Committee (ASC), contributing to industry-wide operational and strategic discussions.
• Partner with commercial and corporate teams to retain the existing customer base and support new business development through operational excellence and service reliability.
• Continuously assess terminal practices and procedures to identify opportunities that drive productivity, efficiency, and measurable operational performance improvements.

Husky Terminal cares about its employees and lives this value by offering competitive pay and a benefits package that supports you and your family. The company strives to keep benefits comprehensive and affordable.

Our benefits include:

• Potential annual discretionary bonus up to 30% of base salary for this role. Annual bonuses are subject to personal and company performance.
• Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription insurance or employee can purchase buy-up plans
• Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance at two times base salary, with the option to purchase supplemental insurance
• No cost short-term and long-term disability
• Annual time off and sick time
• 10 Paid holidays
• 5 Floating days, prorated in first year depending on hire date
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with matching contributions up to 6% of the employee's eligible earnings
• 4% vested immediately, and full vesting is attained after three years of service
• Free onsite parking

Husky Terminal is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.