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.

• 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 extreme weather conditions
• Must be willing to work with other supervisors as a team

• 3-5 years’ experience working in a unionized environment and union contract interpretation
• 3-5 years' experience in a supervisory role

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and also, but not limited to: heights in excess of 5 feet, moving mechanical parts, uneven terrain and high noise level in the work environment
• Required to stand, walk and climb for extended periods of time
• Communicate with supervision and co-workers via radio and hand signals
• While performing the duties of this job,the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger,…