Assistant Ops Manager - Marine

Ports America; Seabrook (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the maritime industry is seeking a Management Supervisor to oversee labor activities and ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a BS/BA degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage time effectively. This role involves developing business plans, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining positive relations with union officials. The position requires physical capability to work in various environments and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in a management role.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC Card.

Responsibilities

• Supervises work activities of labor and foreman.
• Develops business plans to achieve company goals.
• Ensures payroll accuracy and compliance with safety programs.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Leadership

Education

BS/BA degree in Marine Administration

BS/BA degree in Transportation

BS/BA degree in Operations Management

BS/BA degree in Engineering

BS/BA degree in Business Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Effectively supervises and directs the work activities of, labor, foreman and other personnel; ensuring performance expectations and customer needs are met.
• Develops short range business plans designed to achieve company goals and objectives while operating within approved fiscal budget.
• Determines the amount of labor needed for each day and ensures labor is order appropriately for your assigned area.
• Makes decisions affecting overtime cost and general expenditures and ensures they are made in the best interest of our company and customers.
• Determines additional staffing / labor needs and contacts union in advance, ensuring cost-effective staffing and availability.
• Ensures payroll accuracy and makes appropriate changes as needed.
• Identify areas of cost reduction and leads and support OPEX initiatives.
• Actively champions and manages the company’s Safety program ensuring that all labor and staff comply with accident prevention / safety and workers' compensation programs and procedures.
• Reviews Safety trends for your area and incorporates corrective measures.
• Develops, reviews and approves efficient operational plans for all areas.
• Works closely with M&R/Terminal Departments to ensure the appropriate equipment allocation meets operational demands.
• Maintains positive relations with labor and union officials and that the Collective Bargaining Agreements associated to your workforce are understood and followed.
• Counsels, disciplines and terminates Foremen and Supervisory Union positions when necessary.
• Ensures union leadership enforces collective bargaining agreements and works in the best interest of the company.
• Advises Site Operations Manager/General Manager of union labor investigative matters and assist in adjudicating all complaints filed through Labor Relations committees up to arbitration.
• Ensures union leadership counsels, disciplines and terminates union staff when necessary.
• Responsible for attending Labor Relation Committees for grievances you have filed and expected to follow up on decisions and inform peers and direct managers of outcome.
• Participates in regular training and feed-back to labor and management staff.
• Participates in the interviewing and selection process for steady labor and management staff.
• Communicates areas of accountability and performance expectations to labor and management staff.
• Develops, communicates, maintains and improves operating and administrative procedures (consistent with area procedures and objectives) designed to provide required information and facilitate internal practices.
• Ensures certifications and required training and clearance is current for you and your staff.
• Ensure that all company policies, procedures and controls are followed and that required reports are completed accurately, submitted on time to appropriate staff, customers and other designated personnel, and that appropriate staff and labor have a full understanding of these procedures.
• Travels to support other operations as needed.
• Mentors and develops peers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned and relevant.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Marine Administration, Transportation, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Management OR 4+ years experience working in a management role
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Requires the ability to obtain a TWIC Card issued by the Department of Homeland Security

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Terminal Operations or closely related field a plus
• Experience with computerized operating systems
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage and stability strongly desired
• Proficient in MS Office
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to be available to work varied hours, shifts and days
• Ability to manage time efficiently
• Ability to successfully execute in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to plan and organize to effectively execute a plan
• Ability to drive and influence performance in others
• Ability to deal with stress effectively

Physical Working Attributes:

• The ability to climb up and down a ladder on a vessel multiple times within a shift
• The ability to work on ships and terminal with engined equipment
• The ability to work in changing hot and cold climates based on weather conditions
• The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive at least 50% of the time
• The ability to lift 30 pounds
• The ability to use a computer/keyboard
• The ability to travel occasionally and stay for a period of time to lead operations in other Gulf locations as needed.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

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