Director of Operations - Terminals

About the role

Act as the Operations Lead for an assigned facility group within the region. Through activities primarily directed at staff, you will be responsible for meeting established goals and objectives toward Safety, Quality, and Environmental Compliance, as well as the profitability of the group.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group in developing a culture modeled around Safety, Quality, and Environmental Compliance.
• Through selection, mentoring, development, evaluation, and where necessary, discipline, develop an effective operations team for the assigned group.
• Act as a key participant in the development of operations goals and objectives; monitor progress toward established targets.
• Serve as the principal for the group leading Safety/Quality/Environmental Compliance, providing visible and decisive direction toward established goals and objectives.
• Provide dotted-line leadership to staff support groups: Accounting, Environmental Health & Safety, and Human Resources.
• Actively coordinate with Commercial staff to support sales, customer service, and business development.
• Develop and operate within the operational budget for the fiscal year; approve expenses and lead accountability for the group; ensure sustaining capital projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Serve as a resource in operational and financial (budget/forecast) reporting related to regional activities.
• Direct and coordinate operations in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Execute programs to monitor and maintain or improve quality, continuous process improvement, employee and operational safety, and compliance with environmental, safety, and other regulations at facilities within the region.
• Serve as a resource in operational key performance indicators for customers to enhance performance expectations and customer satisfaction for a diversified customer base while managing operational requirements and overseeing the execution of contractual obligations.
• Ensure the maintenance and life-cycle planning of regional assets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school degree or equivalent is required.
• Four-year degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of five years of previous successful work experience in an industrial production environment is required.
• A minimum of one year of experience responsible for the management of people is required.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• The incumbent must meet the criteria to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) as required by USCG/DHS regulations.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the company insurance carrier.
• Successful completion and passing of company pre-employment background check, drug screen, and other related testing.

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities

• Good oral and written communications in English.
• Proficient in the use of computers and applications (Microsoft Office, databases, and internet search engines).
• Ability to perform job duties with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work safely and direct the maintenance department to work safely, with an emphasis on following procedures and best management practices.
• Ability to interact with regulatory agencies and peers with self-confidence, poise, and professionalism.
• Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.
• Working knowledge of liquid storage and handling facilities consisting of product transfers via vessels/barge and pipeline.
• Working knowledge of bulk storage and handling facilities consisting of loading/unloading vessels/barge along with storage of various bulk materials.
• Willing to travel to multiple locations across the region.

Physical Demands

• Ability to travel frequently and stay away from home during travel.
• Ability to hear communications from others and give input/directions orally.
• Ability to observe employees, operations, processes, equipment, and facilities.

Working Conditions

• Frequent travel within the regional area of responsibility with occasional travel.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Directs a supervisory staff of approximately 3–5 managers.

Pay

USD $165,200.00 – USD $206,500.00 per year.