Operations Manager I, II, III

Ports America Shared Services, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus up to 15%

Employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with 6% match

Paid holidays and vacation

Onsite parking

Job summary

Husky Terminal is seeking an Operations Manager I, II, or III to oversee terminal operations, supervise labor forces, and guide safe, productive performance aligned with customer needs. You will plan and execute short-term objectives to meet financial goals and develop management peers while ensuring compliance with safety and union agreements.

The role requires leadership in labor relations, budgeting, and staffing, with a focus on continuous improvement and strong attention to payroll accuracy

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in Marine Terminal Operations or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Marine Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises labor, foreman and staff to meet performance and customer needs.
• Develops short-range plans to achieve company goals within budget.
• Determine daily labor requirements and staff accordingly.
• Control overtime and expenditures in alignment with business interests.
• Coordinate staffing with union hall to ensure cost-effective coverage.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Education

BS/BA in Marine Administration

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Operations Manager I,II, III is responsible for the effective planning, execution and supervision of the duties associated with terminal operations workforce. This includes ensuring efficient, safe and productive operations for customers, terminal area and cargo type. This role is also responsible for the development and achievement of operational and financial goals and objectives and the development of management peers.

Quick Facts

Compensation

$80,000 to $122,000, depending on experience in marine terminal operations

Working hours

Full-time, salary, on-site

Reports to

Senior Manager, Operations

Shifts

Day shift 6 am to 5 pm and Night Shift 4 pm to 3 am. Typically scheduled 4 shifts a week depending on business need. Must be able to work both shifts and any day of the week.

Industry

Marine Terminal Container Operations

Job Functions

Operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively supervises and directs the work activities of labor, foreman and other personnel; ensuring, performance expectations and customer needs are met.
• Develops short range business plans designed to achieve company goals and objectives while operating within approved fiscal budget.
• Determines the amount of labor needed for each day and ensures labor is order appropriately for your assigned Department.
• Makes decisions affecting overtime cost and general expenditures and ensures they are made in the best interest of our company and customers.
• Determines additional staffing / labor needs and contacts union hall in advance, ensuring cost-effective staffing and availability.
• Ensures payroll accuracy and makes appropriate changes as needed and approves payrolls for the shift supervised.
• Identify areas of cost reduction and leads and supports improvement initiatives.
• Actively champions and manages the company's Safety program ensuring that all labor and staff comply with accident prevention / safety and workers' compensation programs and procedures and provide input and solutions.
• Works closely with Maintenance & Repair/Terminal Departments to ensure the appropriate equipment allocation meets operational demands.
• Maintains positive relations with labor and union officials and that the Collective Bargaining Agreements associated to your workforce are understood and followed.
• Counsels, disciplines, and terminates Foremen and Supervisory Clerks when necessary
• Ensures union leadership, foreman and clerks enforce collective bargaining agreements and work in the best interest of the company.
• Advises Labor Relations team on investigative matters and assist in adjudicating all complaints filed through Labor Relations committees up to arbitration.
• Provide regular training and feedback to labor management staff
• Participates in the interviewing and selection process for steady labor and management staff
• Communicates areas of accountability and performance expectations to workforce staff
• Develops, communicates, maintains, and improves operating and administrative procedures (consistent with area procedures and objectives) designed to provide required information and facilitate internal practices
• Ensure that all company policies, procedures and controls are followed and that required reports are completed accurately, submitted on time to appropriate staff, customers and other designated personnel, and that appropriate staff and labor have a full understanding of these procedures.

Attend required safety trainings and meetings; follow all safety and health guidelines, standards, practices, policies, and procedures; and actively participate in the Husky's Emergency Preparedness program and activities

Position Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• BS/BA degree in Marine Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience working in management preferred

Related experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Marine Terminal Operations or closely related field.

Required Credentials

• Obtain and Maintain TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card) issued by the Department of Homeland Security
• Valid US Driver's License

Benefits

One of Husky's core values is People First. Husky Terminal cares about its employees and lives this value by offering competitive pay and a benefits package that supports you and your family. The company strives to keep benefits comprehensive and affordable.

Our benefits include:

• Potential annual discretionary bonus up to 15% of base salary for this role. Annual bonuses are subject to personal and company performance.
• Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription insurance or employee can purchase buy-up plans
• Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance at two times base salary, with the option to purchase supplemental insurance
• No cost short-term and long-term disability
• Annual time off and sick time
• 10 Paid holidays
• 5 Floating days, prorated in first year depending on hire date
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with matching contributions up to 6% of the employee's eligible earnings
  • 4% vested immediately, and full vesting is attained after three years of service
• Free onsite parking

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; working on a computer; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; bend and reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is quiet.

NOTE

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the general scope of responsibility. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals will perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Husky Terminal is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Work Authorization

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Behaviors

Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help

Skills

• Negotiation (preferred)
• Analytical (preferred)