Assistant Manager-Terminal - Marion, AR

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) and Profit-Sharing

Paid holidays

Paid vacation after one year

Job summary

SSA Marine in Marion, AR seeks an Assistant Terminal Manager to oversee vessel operations, safety, and quality assurance. You will support the Terminal Manager, coordinate with union labor, and ensure efficient performance of equipment and staff to turn vessels around on schedule.

The role requires 5+ years in terminal operations, strong leadership, and experience with rigging and safety codes. A valid driver's license and TWIC card are required; rotating shifts are possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in terminal operations.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing and supervising union labor.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience in management.
• Valid driver's license required; TWIC card required or obtainable.
• Ability to manage a large, diverse workforce in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills for operational issues.
• Ability to plan and organize projects and work varied hours.
• Effective communication with union workforce and staff.
• Rigging expertise including load/stress calculations.
• Experience with computerized operating systems.
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes.
• Knowledge of local union dispatching rules.
• Observe safety and health requirements for container terminal environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Terminal Manager with quote rates for potential business.
• Communicate with the Port Authority daily.
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment with PPE usage.
• Ensure and maintain a drug- and alcohol-free environment.
• Ensure a hostile-free and discrimination-free workplace.
• Manage equipment and personnel for timely vessel operations and optimal uptime.
• Oversee ramp supervisors and union personnel; counsel, discipline, or terminate as needed within labor agreement.
• Plan, design, and implement rigging arrangements.
• Complete shift production, payroll, and safety reports; produce required reports.
• Investigate and report damages and liabilities to management.
• Learn and adhere to all union contracts.
• Serve as key coordinator between customers, agents, and labor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Terminal operations

Union labor supervision

Leadership

Safety compliance

Rigging expertise

Communication

Problem solving

Project planning

Heavy equipment operation

Computerized systems

Safety codes knowledge

Discipline management

Education

High school diploma

TWIC card

Driver's license

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.

• 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.

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.