Operations Labor Manager (Tacoma)

Everport Terminal Services; Tacoma (WA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Everport Terminal Services in Tacoma seeks an Operations Labor Manager to direct longshore labor for cargo discharge/load, maximizing productivity while promoting safety and regulatory compliance.

The role oversees labor performance, overtime, payroll accuracy, and labor relations, ensuring efficient terminal operations and cost control. Candidates will lead by example and coordinate with union officials and business agents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marine operations or related discipline (may have equivalent experience instead of degree).
• Prior supervisory or management, project or team leader experience in container terminal operations, maritime transportation, or related industry.
• Ability to work any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lead by example, adapt to changing circumstances, communicate effectively, build strong teams, make sound decisions, resolve problems, and develop rapport with Business Agents, Union Officials and Longshore labor.
• Ability to make quick decisions and coordinate efficient execution with a plan of action.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire others to achieve goals and maintain high performance standards.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, plan effectively, and manage time.
• Knowledge of container terminal operations, vessel cargo plans, and sequencing of cargo handling.
• Ability to administer and discipline Longshore labor with independent judgment and discretion.
• Effective oral and written communication with teams and individuals.
• MS Office (Word & Excel) proficiency; knowledge of Terminal Operating System is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Manage longshore labor to achieve maximum productivity and optimize costs by ensuring adherence to cargo handling standards.
• Monitor payroll records, authorize overtime, and verify payroll accuracy.
• Oversee hiring, scheduling, discipline, and performance of labor.
• Determine terminal equipment needs and coordinate with other departments; resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes, regulations, and company policy.
• Interpret and apply longshore contracts; address grievances and resolutions with business agents and union officials.
• Participate in Labor Relations Committee meetings to determine appropriate resolutions.
• Advise senior management on operational issues impacting production.
• Prepare shift production and safety reports and summaries.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, damages, and injuries; respond to unsafe operations and generate reports.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Team building

Planning

Time management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in marine operations or related discipline

Outils

Microsoft Office

Terminal Operating System

Description du poste

Operations Labor Manager (Tacoma)

Description: The Operations Labor Manager is responsible for directing and managing Longshore labor to efficiently discharge and load cargo to and from vessels while maximizing productivity promoting safety awareness and regulatory compliance and controlling operation costs

Job Responsibilities:

Manage longshore labor to achieve maximum productivity and optimize operational costs by making sure Longshore labor understands and follows formal standards of cargo handling to prevent injuries and reduce damages

• Monitor all Longshore labor making sure labor is properly identified on all payroll records, authorize any necessary overtime, and verify payroll for accuracy
• Manage personnel performance which includes determining and coordinating hiring, ordering, scheduling, and the discipline of labor
• Determine necessary terminal equipment requirements and coordinate with other terminal operations departments as well as resolve operational issues
• Continuously monitor to ensure compliance with company policy, state, federal, and Pacific Coast Marine safety codes/regulations
• Constantly improve knowledge of Longshore Contracts; protect company interests when resolving on-the-job labor issues with business agents and union officials; address, adjust, and resolve grievances and implement appropriate resolution.
• Actively participate in Labor Relations Committee (LRC) meetings and cooperatively determine appropriate resolution
• Advise senior or executive management of any operational issues that would impact production
• Prepare various reports and forms such as those related to shift production and safety summaries
• Identify and thoroughly investigate accidents, incidents, damages, and injuries; respond to unsafe operations or emergencies and generate timely and accurate reports
• Perform all other job-related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Should possess a bachelor's degree in marine operations or related discipline (may have equivalent experience instead of degree)
• Must have prior supervisory or management, project or team leader experience in container terminal operations, maritime transportation, or related industry
• Must have the ability to work any shift assigned including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must have the ability to lead by example, adapt to changing circumstances, communicate effectively, build strong teams, make sound decisions, resolve problems, and develop rapport with Business Agents, Union Officials and Longshore labor
• Must be able to make quick decisions and react expeditiously and efficiently establish a plan of action and coordinate efficient execution
• Must have strong leadership skills and inspire others to accomplish goals and encourage high standards of performance
• Must have the ability to prioritize tasks and objectives, high-level skill of planning, organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of container terminal operations, especially vessel cargo plans and sequencing of cargo handling activities
• Must have a ability to use independent judgment and discretion to administer and carry out discipline of Longshore labor, including warning, citing, replacing or firing labor
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and provide direction to individuals, teams, and groups
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office products (Word & Excel); a plus if prior experience with a Terminal Operating System

Everport Terminal Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in every location where the company has facilities.