Marine Operations Superintendent

The Marine Operations Superintendent will supervise vessel work teams, ensuring that they perform their jobs safely and efficiently. The Superintendent will also communicate vessel operation sequences and stevedoring requirements to various operational personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

➢ Supervise and plan activities prior to the ship coming into port.
➢ Supervise the labor for vessel loading and unloading, in accordance with the operational plans.
➢ Ensure that each gang is organized and productive
➢ Ensure that labor is following safe working practices and standard operating procedures.
➢ Follow all company management policies and collective bargaining provisions when supervising a job.
➢ Identify and solve problems and issues on a daily basis.
➢ Report problems and issues to the appropriate Manager in a timely manner.
➢ Provide primary leadership for the workforce in each assigned task.
➢ All other duties as assigned

Requirements:
➢ BS/BA degree in Management, Transportation, Logistics, or equivalent experience working in management.
➢ 2-5 years managing union labor.
➢ Thorough knowledge of Marine Terminal operations.
➢ Experience with computerized operating systems.
➢ Must read, write, and communicate professionally.
➢ Knowledge of workplace safety and accident prevention regulations.
➢ Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage and stability preferred.

Pay Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

➢ Analytical—the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information.
➢ Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
➢ Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
➢ Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives.
➢ Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
➢ Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
➢ Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
➢ Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
➢ Problem-solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
➢ Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
➢ Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings.
➢ Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
➢ Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
➢ Judgment—the individual displays a willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.
➢ Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
➢ Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
➢ Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

EXTENT OF PUBLIC CONTACT:
Must be able to interact courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, customers and/or vendors to the point that productivity and morale are positively affected.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear, drive a vehicle and climb up and down a ladder or staircase. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:
This work is performed in all weather conditions

EEO Statement:
Penn Terminals, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any applicant or employee on any grounds prohibited under any federal, state or local law, including race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or membership in any other legally protected class. None of the questions in our application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation; illegal preferences or discrimination based up non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000