Assistant Vessel Operations Manager – Lead Cargo & Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401k Plan

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

SSA Marine is seeking an Assistant Vessel Operations Manager to supervise vessel cargo handling operations and support daily administrative functions. The role also involves staffing decisions including hires, promotions, and terminations to align with company standards and profit goals.

The candidate will train staff on safety, equipment use, and procedures, while ensuring compliance with union contracts and government regulations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate personnel to meet organizational requirements.
• Train employees on hazardous material handling, orientations, quality improvements, and computer usage.
• Participate in on-the-job grievance settlements.
• Implement schedule and policy changes.
• Ensure continuous improvement of policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Monitor operations for compliance with policies, safety rules, union contracts, and regulations.
• Promote safe work through safety audits and meetings with staff.
• Investigate accidents to improve safety procedures.
• Set operations policies and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety regulations knowledge

Computerized systems

Cargo stowage knowledge

Union dispatching rules

Terminal operations knowledge

Driver's license

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Job description

SSA Marine is seeking an Assistant Vessel Operations Manager to supervise vessel cargo handling operations and support daily administrative functions. The role also involves staffing decisions including hires, promotions, and terminations to align with company standards and profit goals.

The candidate will train staff on safety, equipment use, and procedures, while ensuring compliance with union contracts and government regulations.