Marine Team Lead

T. Parker Host Career Center; Avondale (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

T. Parker Host Career Center in Avondale, LA, seeks a Team Lead, Marine to supervise stevedoring operations for loading and discharging bulk cargo and to liaise with terminal operations to ensure flawless service.

The role requires directing crews, enforcing safety, coordinating with stakeholders, and maintaining efficient operations under marine conditions. This on-site position offers growth within Host Terminals network.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising stevedoring operations and loading/discharge of cargo.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple teams and departments.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Advocates for proper safety through communication and compliance with procedures and directives.
• Oversee gang structuring and ensure operational efficiency.
• Conduct safety meetings before each shift.
• Develops workers' skills to create a stronger, safer labor force.
• Promotes teamwork and clear communication across the operation.
• Liaises with federal, state and local officials professionally.
• Coordinates with terminal operations on growth strategies and relationships.
• Analyzes stow plans to define loading sequences.
• Calculates hours, personnel, and equipment needed for loading/unloading.
• Inspects load-test certificates and dock areas for safety compliance.
• Supervises cargo checks and ensures correct loading sequence.
• Prepares reports on stevedoring activities and submits to departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Job description

Title

Team Lead, Marine

Status

Full-time

Reports To

Marine Operations Manager

Supervises

Foremen, Operators and Laborers in specific areas

Position Summary

In this position, the Supervisor, Marine will supervise and coordinate all workers engaged in the stevedoring operations for loading and discharging of bulk and break-bulk cargo. In addition, will serve as a liaison between the agency and terminal operations departments in order to ensure flawless customer service.

Core Principles

All employees must demonstrate an ability to adhere and understand the core principles of the company. This team member must be able to provide value and depth to the Core Principles of Host Terminals.

• Our people are our greatest assets
• Their safety is our top priority
• We provide exceptional service
• We believe every relationship is important
• We are detectives, understanding all activities within our markets
• We know today's opportunities are tomorrow's growth
• We conduct all business with integrity
• We build on our legacy

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Advocates for proper safety through communication, administration, and compliance with all safety, operating, environmental and business procedures/standards, policies and management directives
  • Monthly meetings with key stevedores
  • Oversee gang structuring and ensure efficiency
  • Safety meetings before every shift
  • Observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Work closely with terminal employees to ensure product transfers are completed in a safe and timely manner
• Develops skills of workers to stimulate a stronger/safer labor force
• Promotes teamwork and communication throughout the stevedoring operation
• Strengthens local ties and works with federal, state and local officials in a professional manner
• Work with other Host employees on projects related to Terminal Operations and business growth strategies
  • Establish and grow new relationships constantly
• Studies stow plans to define sequence of loading operations, taking into consideration cargo space available, shipping instructions, and knowledge of cargo stowage
• Calculates number of hours, personnel, and equipment required for loading or unloading ship - places order for personnel and equipment
• Inspects load-test certificates of ship’s cargo handling gear to make sure they meet safety regulations and that cargo will not exceed specified load capacity
• Inspects dock areas to make sure safety regulations are being observed
• Supervises workers engaged in checking and loading cargo to make sure that cargo is loaded in specified sequence in accordance with shipping instructions
• Prepares report of stevedoring activities such as time, hours, personnel, cargo handling gear used, and submits report to respective department
• Perform other duties as assigned