Marine Terminal Supervisor

QSL

$80K — $110K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong leadership and practical decision-making skills.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varied conditions without a fixed routine.
  • Comfort and interest in operating industrial equipment and heavy machinery.
  • Customer-centric mindset focused on stakeholder satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and allocate resources for lifting equipment and heavy machinery.
  • Manage a team of longshoremen, varying in size up to 20 employees.
  • Coordinate work execution to ensure timelines are met.
  • Ensure safe work practices while upholding environmental standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation in operational methods.
  • Maintain clear communication with stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including group insurance and pension plan.
  • Opportunities for management and leadership training through QSL University.
  • Career development through temporary assignments across Canada's terminal network.
  • Premium work clothing and PPE for all weather conditions.
  • Total compensation reflecting shift premiums for non-standard hours.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The supervisor plays a key role in overseeing vessel loading and unloading operations and managing the handling of our clients' cargo. They also lead initiatives focused on health and safety, operational excellence, customer service quality, environmental stewardship, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities:
  • Plan and allocate lifting equipment, and heavy machinery resources.
  • Manage a team of longshoreman, ranging in size from a small crew to approximately 20 employees.
  • Coordinate the execution of the work in order to meet the agreed timelines.
  • Oversee safe work practices and enforce environmental and operational standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation in work methods, optimizing the use of equipment and labor.
  • Ensure client satisfaction by keeping stakeholders well-informed.

What you Need to Succeed:
  • You are recognized for your leadership and practical sense.
  • Be available to work on evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Thrive working outdoor in a routine-free environment.
  • Enjoy working with industrial equipment and heavy machinery.
  • Have a client-centred approach.

Advantages:
  • Total compensation between $80,000 and $110,000, reflecting typical premiums earned for evening, night, and weekend hours.
  • Complete benefits package that includes group insurance and a pension plan.
  • Management and leadership training via QSL University.
  • Career development opportunities through temporary assignments across our terminal network in Canada.
  • Premium work clothing and PPE provided for outdoor work in all weather conditions.

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