Operations Superintendent- Night Shift (6pm-6am)

0072 Port of Houston Authority; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Houston in Bayport, TX is seeking an experienced Terminal Operations Supervisor to oversee day-to-day vessel, gate, and container yard activities. This role aims to optimize production, safety, and efficiency by directing crews and equipment to meet schedules.

This night-shift position requires leadership, knowledge of ILA labor relations, and the ability to coordinate with stevedoring and shipping partners to ensure smooth terminal operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Administration, Business Administration, or related; or 5+ years of related experience in a similar role.
• 1+ years of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of stevedoring and/or terminal operations with emphasis on ILA management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ILA Local 1351 and ILA Local 28 staff including managing performance, discipline, and recognition.
• Supervise and coordinate 24/7 road and terminal operations.
• Set up Vessel Operations plans, gather load back pads and locate discharge pad locations.
• Direct movement of port equipment and labor to service road, vessel, and yard trucks timely.
• Coordinate terminal allocations when designated in Yard Planning Center.
• Perform rail operations duties/functions when designated.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stevedoring and shipping industry.
• Determine and finalize labor and equipment orders for evenings, next day, weekend and holiday.
• Create and maintain stevedore utilization of Port Houston cranes and equipment; prepare crane bills.
• Review and approve daily/weekly ILA labor payroll.
• Respond to accidents; create incident reports and investigate causes.
• Coordinate with Port Police and Fire departments for accidents, incidents, or hazards.
• Maintain all truck driver safety violations.
• Meet with trucking companies and drivers to discuss excess violations.
• Inform the Terminal Manager and Vessel Operations Manager of activities.
• Create productivity container yard recap reports and communicate with stakeholders.
• Update VMS for required access to terminals.
• Perform safety audits and attend safety trainings.
• Complete all assigned training.
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Stevedoring knowledge

Terminal operations

ILA management

Reporting

Communication

Critical thinking

Customer service

Data entry

Organization

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Maritime Administration or Business Administration

5+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence. Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.

At Port Houston, we're seeking individuals who are eager to tackle the most significant challenges of their careers. For over a century, we've been driven by vision and scale, delivering impactful initiatives that shape Houston and the region. Our sustainability and success hinge on attracting, retaining, and nurturing exceptional talent. When you join Port Houston, you're embarking on a journey towards a fulfilling career path. Take the first step in the right direction—are you READY?

Position Summary

Oversees the day-to-day vessel, gate, and container yard operations. Take appropriate action as necessary to optimize operations through maximizing production, efficiency, and safety with proper utilization of personnel and equipment.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Supervise ILA Local 1351 and ILA Local 28 staff including managing performance, discipline, and recognition.
• Supervise and coordinate 24/7 road and terminal operations.
• Responsible for setting up Vessel Operations plans, gather load back pads and find discharge pad locations.
• Direct the movement of port equipment and labor around the terminal to ensure road, vessel, and yard trucks are serviced in a timely manner.
• Coordinate terminal allocations when designated in Yard Planning Center.
• Perform rail operations duties/functions when designated.
• Establish and maintain adequate relationships and provide direct liaison with stevedoring and shipping industry.
• Determine and finalize labor and equipment orders for the evening, following day, weekend and holiday.
• Create and maintain stevedore utilization of Port Houston cranes and equipment; prepare and finalize crane bills.
• Review and approve daily/weekly ILA labor payroll.
• Respond to all accidents; create incident reports and investigate cause of incident.
• Coordinate with Port Police and Fire departments of accidents, incidents, or any violations or potential hazards to the environment.
• Maintain all truck driver safety violations.
• Meet with trucking companies and drivers as needed to discuss excess violations leading to a ban from the terminal.
• Inform the Terminal Manager and Vessel Operations Manager of vessel, yard and gate activities.
• Create and provide productivity container yard recap reports and correspondence with appropriate stakeholders.
• Update VMS for required access to the terminals.
• Perform required safety audits and attend safety‑training classes.
• Complete all assigned training.
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you).
• Perform related duties as required.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Administration, Business Administration, or related major in a public or accredited private academic institution required; or in lieu of degree, 5+ years of related experience in a similar role.
• 1+ years of related experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Knowledge of stevedoring and/or terminal operations with emphasis on ILA management
• Knowledge of reporting methods
• Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Customer service skills
• Data entry skills
• Organization, prioritization, and time management skills
• Ability to create multiple, accurate reports
• Ability to work under pressure and meet scheduled deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail
• A current, valid Texas driver's license is required
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment

Key Competencies Required

• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Effective Communication
• Stress Tolerance

This is a Night Shift position.

Work Site Location

Bayport

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.

Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Port Houston’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.