Operations Supervisor - Dakota Bulk

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To supervise the assigned shift in the unloading, storage and load out of metal alloys and other bulk commodities in a safe and efficient manner. Supervise the union-represented employees, create and manage the work schedule on a daily basis, assist in supervising the maintenance, observe and train the employees per the KM SQE (safety-quality-environment) program.

• Secure and Grow Base Business (Increase service offering to current client base)
• Identify growth opportunities; execute 1 expansion project per terminal.
• Manage P&Ls to preserve operating margins and achieve EBITDA Targets
• Understand profitability of each customer and commodity
• Participate in developing the facility forecast to achieve 95% accuracy (final week to actual).
• Develop competition and market understanding and develop business strategy to exploit both
• Develop and properly manage KPIs and MOEs
• Participate in developing the 72 hour planning cycle (review last 24, confirm current 24, forecast next 48)

• Identify abnormal safety, environmental and operational issues and mitigate associate risks and mitigate associated risk.
• Understand facility operational and mechanical limitations and prevent service failures
• Understand EHS compliance requirements and prevent regulatory exceedance

• Coach, teach and mentor direct reports to achieve established goals
• Develop a collaborative work environment which includes employees at all levels
• Effectively communicate and enforce standards across the workforce
• Effectively recognize employees for exceeding the standard
• Identify and address employee issues at the terminal level
• Identify and develop a plan to change or remove non-performers

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or equivalent related work experience.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations management.

• 3 to 5 years of progressively more responsible industry-related experience within production operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience relative to bulk operations including experience with rail loading and unloading, truck loading and unloading, and barge loading and unloading.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical control systems, PLC systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical issues related to the bulk transfer industry.
• Basic understanding of bulk transfer equipment such as grain legs, conveyors, mobile equipment such as cranes, forklifts and medium wheel loaders, and understanding the cement unloading equipment.
• Experience planning work crews including changing priorities in order to support customer needs.
• Prior supervisory experience of a union-represented employee workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others to adhere to Company policies and procedures.
• Experience communicating in-person to staff and supporting team members.
• Conducting safety meetings in compliance with company policy in a professional manner.
• Experience with incident investigation, reporting safety near misses, security and environmental incidents.

• A satisfactory driving record as determined by Kinder Morgan Inc. and a current, valid State driver's license are required.

• Strong supervision and planning skills in a union environment and with demonstrated ability and practical judgment to handle diverse and/or complex operations problems.
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate self-direction.
• Ability to work with co-workers as a team to accomplish defined goals in a challenging environment. Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to negotiate priorities to support terminal initiatives and achieve business goals.
• Excellent communication skills, both person to person and electronic communication.
• Effective motivational, and coordination skills.
• Excellent math…