Assistant Personnel Manager

About the role

Magnolia Marine Transport, an Ergon company, seeks a full-time Assistant Personnel Manager to join our Personnel team in Vicksburg, Mississippi. This position plays a vital role in recruiting, staffing, scheduling, and dispatching qualified vessel personnel to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective marine operations. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver who thrives in a dynamic, 24/7 operational environment, maintains professionalism and confidentiality, and is committed to providing outstanding service to both vessel personnel and operational leadership.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in personnel administration, recruiting, scheduling, dispatching, or crew coordination preferred.
• Marine transportation or maritime industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively recruit, coordinate, organize, and dispatch vessel personnel.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of vessel personnel.
• Coordinate crew scheduling and dispatching to ensure vessels are staffed with qualified personnel.
• Communicate scheduling assignments, crew changes, and dispatch updates with vessel personnel and supervisors.
• Support the Personnel Manager with all aspects of personnel administration and crew management.
• Prepare and maintain accurate payroll information for vessel personnel.
• Maintain ongoing communication with vessel employees regarding scheduling, staffing needs, and operational requirements.
• Ensure staffing activities support safe, efficient, and cost-effective vessel operations.
• Report unsafe or hazardous conditions and operational concerns to management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support department and company objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance

About the company

At Magnolia Marine Transport, an Ergon company, we recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success. As a family-owned organization, we are committed to creating an environment where employees are respected, supported, and given opportunities to grow their careers while contributing to the safe and reliable transportation of petroleum products throughout the inland waterways.

Our core values include:

• Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our highest priority and the first consideration in everything we do.
• Selfless Leadership: We lead with humility, compassion, and integrity. Our expertise is demonstrated through technical excellence, innovation, and genuine care for our employees and customers.
• Purposeful Growth: We believe employee growth and company success go hand in hand. Through thoughtful investment in our people and our business, we continue building a stronger future together.
• Respectful Relationships: We foster a culture built on trust, respect, diversity of thought, and collaboration. Our differences strengthen our organization and help us achieve shared success.