Supervisor Operations; Pinney Dock

The primary purpose of the Operations Supervisor position is to assist the Terminal Manager and Superintendent in the full range of duties and responsibilities involved in terminal management; to provide back-up coverage when superintendent or supervisors are unavailable; to gain a more in-depth knowledge and understanding of both the operational and administrative responsibilities of terminal management; and to develop and exhibit the necessary leadership, analytical/decision making.

Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in setting up, operating and maintaining conveyors, heavy equipment rail car loading and unloading involving a mix of bulk products.

The primary purpose of the Operations Supervisor position is to assist the Terminal Manager and Superintendent in the full range of duties and responsibilities involved in terminal management; to provide back-up coverage when superintendent or supervisors are unavailable; to gain a more in-depth knowledge and understanding of both the operational and administrative responsibilities of terminal management; and to develop and exhibit the necessary leadership, analytical/decision making.

Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in setting up, operating and maintaining conveyors, heavy equipment rail car loading and unloading involving a mix of bulk products.

• Oversee safety training program of all personnel
• Effectively communicate with rail road and trucking and vessel companies to ensure continued operations
• Train subordinates in bulk material handling
• Effectively manage the unloading of lake and ocean vessels
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations and policies
• Has understanding and grasp of environmental regulations
• Analyzes and resolves work problems
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
• Schedules Union employees
• Must be available to work any shift in a 24/7 operation, including holidays and weekends as required
• Cover vacations and alternate shifts when needed
• Other duties as assigned

This position is primarily assigned to a day shift schedule. However, based on business needs and staffing coverage requirements, the incumbent may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, and other non-standard hours as necessary.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in a terminal setting
• Strong organizational skills are absolutely demanded
• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with little or no direction
• Must have strong negotiation skills
• Must be proactive, energetic self-starter.
• Strong communication skills
• Able to deal effectively with customers, employees, and contractors.
• Experience with Maximo or similar asset management life cycle and workflow process management system.
• Experience managing a budget or being a part of a team managing spend.
• Experience leading people in an empathic demeanor while driving accountability and being fair and consistent.
• Microsoft Outlook, Order processing systems, Payroll Time Reporting & Payroll systems
• Must be willing to carry company issued pager and/or cell phone and be on call for work as may be required, assigned and scheduled
• Following training, this position will be assigned to work primarily on the night shift.
• Must be willing to work different shifts and overtime, weekends, holidays as directed by operations
• Must be willing to work as a team, take direction from the manager, keep required work schedules, and focus on details and follow company work and safety rules
• Must be willing to work inside and outside subject to…