Superintendent - Beaumont, TX

Title: Superintendent

Job : 25-0747

Location: Beaumont, Texas, United States

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000

Onsite status: Fully Onsite

Address: 1225 Main St, Beaumont, Texas 77701, United States

Summary/Objective: The Superintendent is responsible for directing and coordinating the operations of discharge, load, and departure of assigned transportation, while guaranteeing quality, security, safety and efficiency in accordance with relevant operational and technical parameters. The Superintendent is the first line supervisor of the operations management team and is responsible for the direction and supervision of union labor. The Superintendent is often the only member of management interacting with labor while working a ship and must represent the interests of SSA while supervising the union labor.

• Supervises personnel in proper operating procedures, and counsels, disciplines and/or makes termination decisions as needed to ensure an efficient operation while working within the restrictions of the labor agreement. The Superintendent’s termination decisions are subject to review by higher management.
• Enforces productivity levels by supervising workers in the terminal operation and a follow‑up assessment prior to shift end.
• Plans, holds and documents daily safety meetings.
• Responsible for compliance under HAZMAT and OSHA regulations. This includes reporting any incidents to the supervisory immediately.
• Ensures that all required personnel are wearing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as safety vest, safety toe boots, safety glasses and protective hard‑hat, when applicable.
• Responsible for investigation and reporting damages and liabilities to the appropriate management and authorities.
• Completes damage reports accurately and reports & reviews any incidents and/or issues to appropriate Manager of the operation to understand risk analysis and liability.
• Serves as a key coordinator between all parties, vessels, customers, agents and labor.
• Oversees and ensures that all policies and procedures are being managed efficiently and effectively.
• Visually inspects areas for hazards and brings all inquiries to management.
• May be required to verify all cargo is loaded/discharged efficiently and within regulations.
• Works with Dispatchers and/or Union halls to staff accordingly.
• Partners with management in hiring, discipline and documentation as well as termination process for employees.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years managing labor preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and CPR certificate required.
• Extensive rigging expertise, including load/stress and calculation skills.
• Thorough knowledge of terminal operations principles.
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage and stability strongly desired.
• Knowledge of local union dispatching rules.
• Required to observe all safety and health requirements for container terminal environment.
• TWIC card required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

• Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings and nights.
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures of hot and cold, extremely dusty conditions and occasionally, conditions of high levels of noise.
• The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment.
• The ability to drive 10%.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Eligible employees (and their families) may qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as having basic life and accidental death insurance, paid disability insurance, including paid parental leave if eligible, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees will receive paid sick and vacation time, and company holidays if eligible. The company also offers paid bereavement leave, and paid jury duty.

Eligible employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan, as well as a retirement plan. Employees will be eligible for discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses dependent on their position.