Harbor Operations Leader - Longshore Labor

Everport Terminal Services; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Everport Terminal Services in Tacoma seeks an Operations Labor Manager to direct and manage Longshore labor for efficient cargo discharge and loading while promoting safety, regulatory compliance and cost control.

You will oversee payroll, scheduling, supervision, and equipment coordination, and you will work to maintain high productivity and strong labor relations with business agents and unions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marine operations or related discipline (may have equivalent experience)
• Supervisory/management experience in container terminal operations or maritime transportation
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong leadership, decision making, and team-building skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with Business Agents, Union Officials and Longshore labor
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word & Excel); knowledge of Terminal Operating System preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor longshore labor and ensure proper payroll identification; authorize overtime and verify payroll accuracy
• Manage personnel performance: hiring, scheduling, discipline and team leadership
• Determine terminal equipment requirements and coordinate with other departments; resolve issues
• Ensure compliance with company policies, state/federal regulations and safety codes
• Learn and apply Longshore Contracts; resolve labor disputes with business agents and union officials; implement resolutions
• Participate in Labor Relations Committee meetings and coordinate appropriate resolutions
• Advise management of operational issues affecting production
• Prepare reports related to shift production and safety summaries
• Identify and thoroughly investigate accidents, incidents, damages and injuries; respond to unsafe operations and incidents
• Take on additional job-related duties as required
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing to teams and individuals
• Coordinate with union officials and labor to ensure smooth operations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Planning

Decision making

Microsoft Office

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in marine operations or related discipline

Tools

Terminal Operating System

Job description

Everport Terminal Services in Tacoma seeks an Operations Labor Manager to direct and manage Longshore labor for efficient cargo discharge and loading while promoting safety, regulatory compliance and cost control.

You will oversee payroll, scheduling, supervision, and equipment coordination, and you will work to maintain high productivity and strong labor relations with business agents and unions.