Lead Operations Supervisor

Kirby-Corporation; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby-Corporation seeks a Logistics Scheduler to oversee the scheduling of field personnel and manage training and safety programs for shore tankering operations. You will coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to meet customer needs, ensure compliance, and drive efficient manpower deployment.

The role requires DL endorsement where possible, strong organizational and communication skills, and hands-on experience with tank barge operations and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• DL endorsement preferred.
• Organized, detail-oriented and accurate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling of manpower for internal and external customers.
• Manage safety and training requirements to ensure compliance with company and federal requirements.
• Coordinate annual site-specific and CBT/AWO training; complete annual performance evaluations for tank barge PIC.
• Work with other Kirby departments to meet customer and company requirements.
• Manage vendor tank barge PIC and monitor performance for adherence to policies.

Skills

Scheduling

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Office suite

Oracle

Oasis

Training

Vendor management

Tools

Oracle

Oasis

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Schedule and manage field personnel and their training requirements to ensure highest quality safety and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Be a leader in the Shore Tankering Operations Group, while demonstrating “The Kirby Way,” and ensuring those Core Values are representative of the group.
• Oversee the management and scheduling of manpower for both internal and external customers.
• Manage safety and training requirements to ensure compliance with company, customer, facility, and federal requirements including the following:
  • Annual site-specific training
  • Annual company specific training including Computer Based Training and AWO requirements.
  • Complete annual performance evaluations for tank barge PIC
• Work closely in coordination with other Kirby departments to meet Kirby and the customers’ requirements.
• Manage jobs distributed to vendors and their performance to ensure compliance with Kirby policies and procedures.
• Oversee the supervision of the field personnel and that the correct training is provided.
• Assist with procedure development and implementation to ensure safe operations.
• Complete various projects like the following:
  • Incident Investigations
  • Service Incident Investigations
  • Manpower requirement analysis for various operating areas within Kirby Logistics Management
• Manage supply Inventory for tankering operations.
• Interact with local customer base to ensure their demand needs are met and to resolve any incidents.
• Management and oversight of vendor tank barge PIC.

Qualifications

• LG and DL endorsement preferred.

• Organized, detail-oriented and accurate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Oasis and Oracle).
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both Internal as well as External Customers.
• Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to operate a company motor vehicle. Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Working knowledge of boat and barge operations including types of personnel.
• Presentation and training skills.

Experience: Minimum of three years tankering experience with DL endorsement.

Working Conditions:Normal office hours and will work within an existing On Call Duty Schedule.