Assistant Vessel Operations Manager

SSA Terminals, LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Bereavement leave

401k plan

Bonuses

Job summary

SSA Terminals, LLC in Long Beach, CA seeks an Assistant Vessel Operations Manager to supervise daily cargo handling operations and guide administrative tasks to meet customer standards and maximize profits. The role includes participation in hiring and disciplinary decisions and overseeing staff performance.

Responsibilities cover safety training, policy implementation, union labor oversight, and compliance with regulations, with a salary range of $130,000–$170,000 per year.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred, or equivalent experience in Operations Management.
• 5-8 years managing related union labor.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong knowledge of terminal operations and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate personnel to ensure consistent work per policy.
• Conduct training sessions on safety, orientations, and procedures.
• Participate in grievances settlement and disciplinary processes.
• Implement schedule changes and policy updates.
• Promote continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor staff compliance with safety rules and union contracts.
• Conduct safety audits and investigations to reduce incidents.
• Set operations policies and standards, including safety procedures.
• Drive efficiency and ensure on-time cargo handling.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Communication

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Terminal software

Fleet management system

Job description

The Assistant Vessel Operations Manager works alongside the Vessel Operations Manager supervising all departmental personnel, and is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the daily vessel cargo handling operations and associated administrative functions in order to meet customer standards and maximize profits. This role will also participate in the discipline and employment processes by making decisions to hire, promote/demote, and terminate employment.

• Responsible for the supervision of subordinate personnel to ensure that all work is accomplished in a consistent manner with organizational requirements.
• Conduct employee training sessions on subjects such as hazardous material handling, employee orientations, quality improvements, and computer usage.
• Participate in the settlement of on-the-job grievances.
• Implement schedule and policy changes.
• Ensure that continuous improvement is being done with regard to policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations.
• Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, and meeting with individual staff members.
• Conduct investigations to determine causes of accidents and to improve safety procedures.
• Set operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred, or equivalent experience working in an Operations Management or related field required.
• 5-8 years of experience managing related union labor.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of terminal operations.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Experience with computerized operating systems.
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage and stability strongly desired.
• Knowledge of local union dispatching rules.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes- Union Labor employees

Work environment

• Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
• 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.
• Exposure to computer screens.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The ability to drive up to 20%.

Salary Range:$130,000-170,000 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, as well as having basic life and accidental death insurance, paid disability insurance, including paid parental leave if eligible, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Employees will receive paid sick and vacation time, and company holidays if eligible.
• The company also offers paid bereavement leave, and paid jury duty.
• Eligible employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as a retirement plan.
• Employees will be eligible for discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses dependent on their position.