The Part Time Superintendent is a part of the operations management team and is responsible for the direction and supervision of Longshore workers. While maintaining a positive working relationship with the labor, the Superintendent is to set the standard and be held accountable for a safe and efficient operation.
Essential Duties:
Work closely with terminal staff to prepare department plans while determining the appropriate workforce to hire for an efficient and cost effective completion of plan.
Supervises union represented personnel in proper operating procedures and as needed will counsel, discipline or make termination recommendations to ensure an efficient operation while working within the definitions of the labor agreement
Enforces productivity levels by supervising longshore workers in making multiple rounds within the terminal and a follow up assessments prior to shift end.
Completes various reports and forms such as shift production, payroll, and safety summaries; Produces reports to respective parties within required deadlines
Supports, monitors and trouble shoots, when necessary, terminal operating systems, ensuring data is accurate. Additional technology related duties may apply.
Plans, holds and documents daily safety meetings; partnering with Area Health, Safety & Environment to understand and train longshore workers to adhere to safety procedures while implementing plans to address safety hazards
Reports problems and issues to appropriate Manager of great impact and complexity to the operation
Responsible for learning, navigating and adhering to all union contracts
Performs other related duties as required
Ability to use a computer/keyboard
Minimum Requirements:
BS/BA degree in Marine Administration, Transportation, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience working in management - preferred
Experience with computerized operating systems - preferred
Knowledge of safety and accident prevention - preferred
Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage and stability strongly desired
Requires the ability to manage a large, complex and diverse workforce in a fast paced environment
Requires problem solving skills to respond quickly and effectively to operational issues
Ability to plan and organize projects in a fast paced environment and be available to work varied hours, shifts and days
Performs other related duties as required.
As of September 1, 2021: Upon hire, candidates will be required to provide documentation showing receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine subject to requests seeking reasonable accommodation for religious or medical purposes.
Physical Working Conditions:
Ability to climb up and down a ladder on a vessel multiple times within a shift
Ability to work in changing hot and cold climates based on weather conditions
Ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment
