College degree preferred or equivalent experience in Operations Management or related field required.
5-8 years of experience managing union labor.
Valid driver's license required.
Thorough knowledge of terminal operations principles.
Proven leadership skills essential.
Experience with computerized operating systems necessary.
Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations.
Responsibilities
Supervise subordinate personnel to ensure consistent work performance.
Conduct employee training on hazardous material handling and quality improvements.
Participate in resolving on-the-job grievances.
Implement schedule and policy changes effectively.
Monitor compliance with policies, safety rules, and regulations.
Promote safe work activities through audits and meetings.
Investigate accidents to enhance safety procedures.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth in a supervisory role.
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
Exposure to diverse operational challenges.
Participation in safety and training programs.
Work in a climate-controlled office environment with outdoor responsibilities.
Full Job Description
The Assistant Vessel Operations Manager works alongside the Vessel Operations Manager supervising all departmental personnel, and is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the daily vessel cargo handling operations and associated administrative functions in order to meet customer standards and maximize profits. This role will also participate in the discipline and employment processes by making decisions to hire, promote/demote, and terminate employment.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsible for the supervision of subordinate personnel to ensure that all work is accomplished in a consistent manner with organizational requirements.
Conduct employee training sessions on subjects such as hazardous material handling, employee orientations, quality improvements, and computer usage.
Participate in the settlement of on-the-job grievances.
Implement schedule and policy changes.
Ensure that continuous improvement is being done with regard to policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations.
Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, and meeting with individual staff members.
Conduct investigations to determine causes of accidents and to improve safety procedures.
Set operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures.
All other duties as assigned.
College degree preferred, or equivalent experience working in an Operations Management or related field required.
5-8 years of experience managing related union labor.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Thorough knowledge of the principles of terminal operations.
Proven leadership skills.
Experience with computerized operating systems.
Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage and stability strongly desired.
Knowledge of local union dispatching rules.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes- Union Labor employees
Work environment:
Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures, both hot and cold, extremely dusty conditions and occasionally, conditions of high levels of noise.
The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast-moving equipment.
Exposure to computer screens.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
