Stevedoring Supervisor

CGB Enterprises Inc; Darrow (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid leave and Wellness programs

Job summary

CGB Enterprises Inc is seeking a Stevedore Supervisor to oversee staff in loading and unloading operations at our Darrow location. You will ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulations while leading a team.

The candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in the stevedoring industry, with effective leadership and communication skills. Benefits include competitive salary, 401(k), medical, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in stevedoring or marine industries, including management.
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct staff in loading and unloading operations.
• Lead safety program compliance and conduct pre-shift meetings.
• Manage performance, training, and corrective actions for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication skills

Time management

Knowledge of stevedoring operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cooper Consolidated is a leader in cargo handling and logistics services.

Job Summary

As a Stevedore Supervisor, you will oversee and direct staff in loading and unloading operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and profitability while adhering to OSHA, EPA, and company regulations.

Responsibilities

• Fully participate in the company Safety Program; attend and lead pre‑shift meetings.
• Lead, monitor, coach and guide staff on safety, ensuring activities comply with safety program.
• Perform duties in compliance with OSHA, company safety, environmental regulations, and appropriate PPE.
• Oversee and direct staff on all barge and vessel processes (e.g., removing barge covers, loading and unloading commodities).
• Make independent decisions regarding processes and procedures during the shift.
• Coach staff on customer service and operating costs.
• Manage staff performance, including training, corrective actions, and pay raises.
• Assist in analyzing workload and reassign personnel as needed.
• Communicate with vessel officers and marine fleets to meet loading/unloading production goals.
• Report regularly to the Terminal Manager on operations status, delays, safety infractions, or hazards.
• Manage inventory of equipment and supplies, ensuring adequate levels.
• Oversee housekeeping duties in crane, deck, and load/unload areas.
• Complete documentation and reports accurately and timely (safety correspondence, daily logs, payroll).
• Communicate with customers and third parties professionally.
• Assist with staffing and job development activities (training, employee corrective actions, pay raises).
• Manage equipment and labor expenses.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience and training.
• 5 years of stevedoring/marine industry experience, including management and customer relations.
• Strong leadership, planning, organizational and time‑management skills.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Strong knowledge of vessel stevedoring operations, barge handling, safety, efficiency and preventive maintenance.
• Basic math skills.
• Knowledge of facility cost structures, mix and blend analysis, safety, efficiency, preventive maintenance, OSHA, EPA, freight and interest.

Physical Demands & Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Ability to climb, crouch, stoop, bend, squat frequently.
• Ability to stand and walk constantly/continuously; balance continuously.
• Ability to kneel occasionally.
• Ability to walk on barge surfaces, work around deep water, operate at heights and in confined spaces.
• Work in high dust, extreme weather conditions; perform extended hours, weekend, holidays, alternate shifts.
• Use peripheral vision, depth perception; communicate verbally in person and over two‑way radio.
• Travel up to 20% for off‑site training or alternate locations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick).
• Wellness programs.
• Recognition programs.
• Community involvement opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cooper Consolidated, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law. We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.