Cargo Terminal Labor & Safety Operations Lead

ALS Therapy Development Institute; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Everport Terminal Services in Los Angeles seeks an Operations Labor Manager to supervise longshore labor, ensure safety compliance, and optimize productivity across vessel operations. This role involves coordinating ILWU labor, scheduling, discipline, and labor relations while maintaining cost efficiency.

The position requires strong leadership, planning, and decision-making in a dynamic port environment with deep knowledge of labor contracts and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and direct a diverse workforce. Ability to make quick, sound decisions and adapt to a dynamic operational environment
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities, especially in labor relations.
• Proficiency in union contract interpretation and labor management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct labor within the operation to maximize yard space utilization and enhance productivity.
• Independently make critical operational decisions, such as reallocating labor across different tasks (e.g., transitioning labor between vessel gangs, yard and gate functions, and other key operations).
• Direct union foremen to take necessary actions to maintain efficient and safe terminal operations, including labor discipline when required.
• Prepare and submit reports related to shift production, safety incidents, and labor performance.
• Keep management colleagues informed of any operational issues that may impact productivity, safety, or customer service.
• Attend Labor Relations Committee (LRC) meetings to address grievances and implement resolutions.
• Ability to hire, discipline or fire labor employees.

Job description

Everport Terminal Services in Los Angeles seeks an Operations Labor Manager to supervise longshore labor, ensure safety compliance, and optimize productivity across vessel operations. This role involves coordinating ILWU labor, scheduling, discipline, and labor relations while maintaining cost efficiency.

The position requires strong leadership, planning, and decision-making in a dynamic port environment with deep knowledge of labor contracts and safety protocols.