Labor Relations and Safety Supervisor

PSA Penn Terminals LLC; Eddystone (Delaware County); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PSA Penn Terminals LLC is seeking a Labor Relations & Safety Supervisor to assist the Head of Labor Relations and Safety with policy development, investigations, and safety management at our marine terminal.

You’ll help with recordkeeping on hiring, promotions, and leaves, conduct initial employee-relations interviews, and support negotiations and safety initiatives in a fast-paced terminal environment.

Qualifikationen

• Combination of work and educational experience in Labor Relations.
• Minimum two years of relevant EHS management experience.
• Experience in international logistics and/or marine terminals preferred.
• Understanding of laws related to collective bargaining and contracts.

Aufgaben

• Assists routine labor relations inquiries related to policies and bargaining agreements; refers complex matters to management.
• Serves as liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaints.
• Conducts initial interviews for employee relations matters and informs HR staff for further investigation.
• Maintains records related to hiring, termination, leave, transfer and promotion.
• Collects information for negotiations cost and policy implications (pay scales, benefits, working conditions).
• Supports safety initiatives and workers’ compensation processes; coordinates with the provider.
• Assists in preparing documents for contract negotiations and meetings.

Kenntnisse

Analytical

Judgment

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Safety & Security

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Job Type
Full-time

Description

Ready to make an impact?

Join Penn Terminals LLC and become part of a team dedicated to moving global trade efficiently and safely. We are looking for talented individuals who are eager to grow, collaborate, and build a rewarding career.

PSA Penn Terminals

is one of the best equipped, privately owned multipurpose Marine Terminals on the US East Coast. Our Terminal, Warehousing and Stevedoring Services have helped us successfully handle our clients’ cargo since 1986. We are known industry wide for our reliability and efficiency in handling container, perishable, project, super sack, steel, pipes, forest products and other break-bulk cargoes. At PSA Penn Terminals, everything that we do is based on the understanding that our success is entirely dependent upon the success of our clients.

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:

The Labor Relations & Safety Supervisor is to assist the Head of Labor Relations and Safety with labor relations, gathering, collecting, and maintaining documents/records required for contract and policy development, investigations, and negotiations. This role will also assist in providing safety management, advice, monitoring and reporting and engage team members in programs that ensure safe practices in the workplace.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists routine labor relations inquiries related to policies, procedures, and bargaining agreements; refers complex matters to appropriate management staff.
• Serves as a contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaints.
• Conducts initial interviews and gathers information for employee relations matters such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other concerns; informs appropriate HR staff when additional investigation is required.
• Assists with recordkeeping related to hiring, termination, leave, transfer, and promotion.
• Collects information and data to assess cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes. This may include management and union proposals, pay scales and wages, benefits, working conditions, and other mitigating circumstances.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, affirmative action, collective bargaining, unions, and labor relations.
• Assists with preparation of documents and records required for contract negotiations, meetings, and negotiations with employee and labor organizations.
• Assists with workers’ compensation and is a point of contact with the Workers Compensation provider
• Facilitates treatment and care of team members in the event of a work-related injury
• Assists in the implementation all safety initiatives within the terminal
• All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Analytical—the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision‑making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Problem‑solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Judgment—the individual displays a willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Requirements:

• Combination of work and educational experience in Labor Relations
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in EHS management
• Experience in international logistics and/or marine terminals a plus, but not a pre‑requisite
• Thorough understanding of laws, regulations and guidelines related to Collective Bargaining Agreements and contract negotiations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

This work is performed in a moderately noisy environment.

EEO Statement:

Penn Terminals, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any applicant or employee on any grounds prohibited under any federal, state or local law, including race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or membership in any other legally protected class. None of the questions in our application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation; illegal preferences or discrimination based up non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

Salary Description
$65,000-$70,000