Ship Superintendent

Gloucester Terminals LLC; Gloucester City (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Professional Development

Wellness Resources

Team Culture

Job summary

Gloucester Terminals LLC is seeking a capable supervisor for its Gloucester City marine terminal. You will direct stevedores, oversee loading/unloading sequences, and enforce safety and productivity standards at the terminal near Philadelphia. Night and weekend shifts may be required.

TWIC card eligibility is preferred. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork, with the ability to coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal departments.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving ability.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate groups of individuals and participate in safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and assign work to stevedores.
• Monitor loading and unloading sequences to meet safety and productivity standards.
• Monitor employee attendance and resolve personnel issues.
• Coordinate with internal departments, customers and agents, and vendors.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team leadership

TWIC card

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Gloucester Terminals LLC, 160 Essex Street, Gloucester City, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Gloucester Marine Terminal is operated by Gloucester Terminals LLC and offers stevedoring and break bulk services. The terminal, located in the Port of Philadelphia has direct access to highways as well as three rail lines that transit across the United States and Canada, providing unrivaled turnaround times for our partners.

Job Description & Duties:

Candidates must be able to work in a fast paced, drug free environment. Candidates will have to direct, supervise, and assign work to stevedores. Candidates will also monitor loading and unloading sequences to meet all safety and productivity standards, monitor employee attendance, and resolve personnel issues. Individuals should possess the following qualities:

• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems, look ahead to avoid problems, and follow through to completion.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and have the ability to supervise and direct groups of individuals.
• Must be able to assume a leadership role and participate in safety program.
• Ability to coordinate with internal departments, customers and their agents, and vendors.
• Good correspondence and computer skills a must (Word, Excel, and Outlook) with the ability to learn in house network.
• Vessel Experience/Marine Terminal Operations is preferred.
• Ability to work night and weekend shifts as required.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card

What We Offer:

We believe that taking care of our team is just as important as the work we do. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Life Insurance – basic life insurance provided by the company plus voluntary life insurance available for purchase
• Flexible Spending – Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending available plus Transit and Parking options
• Paid Time Off –PTO, vacation days, holidays and extended sick leave
• Retirement Plans – 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future
• Professional Development – Access to training, conferences, and learning resources
• Wellness Support – Mental health resources, company wellness events, financial incentives for wellness programs
• Team Culture – Inclusive, collaborative environment with regular team events and recognition programs

We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive—personally and professionally.

Gloucester Terminals LLC, 160 Essex Street, Gloucester City, New Jersey, United States of America