Assistant Manager-Terminal

SSA Marine; Marion (AR); On-site; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SSA Marine in Marion, AR seeks an Assistant Terminal Manager to oversee operations, safety, and customer relations. You will coordinate union labor, supervise ramp staff, and ensure efficient vessel turnarounds.

The role requires at least 5 years in terminal operations and union supervision, a valid driver's license and TWIC, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and cost-efficient performance. Applicants must be able to work rotating shifts, comply with labor agreements, and possess rigging

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in terminal operations.
• Minimum 5 years supervising union labor.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and TWIC card.
• Ability to manage a large diverse workforce in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving to respond quickly to issues.
• Ability to work varied hours and shifts.
• Experience with rigging and load/stress calculations.
• Experience with computerized operating systems.
• Knowledge of safety and health regulations.
• Knowledge of local union dispatching rules.
• Observe safety requirements for container terminal.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Terminal Manager with quote rates for potential business.
• Communicate with the Port Authority daily.
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment, including PPE distribution.
• Ensure a drug- and alcohol-free work environment.
• Maintain a hostile- and discrimination-free work environment.
• Manage availability of equipment and personnel for timely vessel operations.
• Oversee ramp supervisors and union personnel; counsel or terminate as needed per labor agreement.
• Plan, design, and implement rigging arrangements.
• Complete shift production, payroll, and safety reports; deliver to stakeholders.
• Investigate damages and liabilities and report to management.
• Learn, navigate, and adhere to all union contracts.
• Coordinate between customers, agents, and labor; perform other duties.

Skills

Terminal management

Union labor management

Safety management

Problem solving

Communication

Rigging expertise

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computerized operating systems

Job description

The Assistant Terminal Manager is responsible for ensuring all operations and personnel are functioning properly with respect to customer relations, productivity, safety, and quality assurance. While maintaining a positive working relationship with the labor, the Assistant Terminal Manager is to set the standard and be held accountable for a safe and efficient operation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist the Terminal Manager with quote rates for potential business.
• Communicate with the Port Authority daily.
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment, including ensuring that all PPE is always worn and distributed for jobs that require additional PPE.
• Ensure and maintain a drug- and alcohol-free work environment.
• Ensure and maintain a hostile-free and discrimination-free work environment.
• Manages the availability of equipment and personnel required for timely completion of scheduled vessel operations, ensures that staff and equipment are fully utilized, optimizes resource utilization and uptime to meet the economic performance indicators, and assists as necessary with other required tasks to turn the vessel around within a specific time.
• Oversees ramp supervisors and union-represented personnel in proper operating procedures, and as needed will counsel, discipline, and/or make termination recommendations to ensure an efficient operation while working within the definitions of the labor agreement.
• Plans, designs, and implements rigging arrangements.
• Completes various reports and forms such as shift production, payroll, and safety summaries; Produces reports to respective parties within required deadlines.
• Responsible for investigating and reporting damages and liabilities to the appropriate management and authorities.
• Responsible for learning, navigating, and adhering to all union contracts.
• Serves as a key coordinator between all parties, customers, agents, and labor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in terminal operations
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing and supervising related union labor is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience working in management.
• A valid driver's license is required. Candidates must also possess, or can obtain and maintain, a valid TWIC card.
• Ability to manage a large, complex, and diverse workforce in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills to respond quickly and effectively to operational issues.
• Requires the ability to plan and organize projects in a fast-paced environment and be available to work varied hours, shifts, and days.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively with union workforce and other staff.
• Ability to explain, express, define, and give examples of ideas and operations.
• Extensive rigging expertise, including load/stress and calculation skills.
• Experience with computerized operating systems.
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of local union dispatching rules.
• Required to observe all safety and health requirements for the container terminal environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Yes-Ramp Managers, Hostler Drivers, Lift Equipment Operators, and Administrative Staff.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings, and nights.
• 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
• The ability to drive 10%

Salary Range:

$79,300-85,000 per year

The posted compensation range is based on the applicable geographic market for the position and may vary depending on factors such as related experience and skill set. Final compensation will be determined based on these items and other relevant factors.

Benefits

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Eligible employees (and their families) may qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Employees also are covered by basic life and accidental death insurance and an Employee Assistance Program. The company offers up to 5 days of paid sick leave per year (or more if required by applicable law); paid holidays; paid vacation after one year of service for those eligible. Employees may be eligible for paid bereavement and jury duty leave. A 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan is also available to eligible employees.