Stevedoring Supervisor

About the role

The primary responsibility of this role is overseeing and directing staff performing tasks involved in stevedoring activities such as unloading/loading of barges and sea-going vessels. Key responsibilities include ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations, leading safety initiatives, managing customer service, and communicating with vessel officers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and lead pre-shift meetings
• Monitor and coach staff on safety to ensure compliance with the company safety program
• Ensure all operations comply with OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations
• Oversee and direct staff in barge and vessel processes
• Lead, coach, and guide staff on customer service and operating costs
• Manage staff performing barge and vessel loading/unloading safety procedures
• Communicate with vessel officers and marine fleets to ensure efficiencies
• Update Terminal Manager on operations status
• Manage inventory for equipment and supplies
• Oversee housekeeping duties
• Avoid delays, production issues, and safety infractions
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation and reports
• Communicate professionally with customers and third parties
• Provide input into staffing and job development activities
• Manage equipment and labor expenses

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience and training
• 5 years' experience in stevedoring/marine industry
• Experience with management and customer relations
• Knowledge of facility cost structures, mix and blend analysis, safety, efficiency, preventive maintenance, OSHA, EPA, interest, freight
• Strong knowledge of vessel stevedoring operations; including vessel operations, and barge handling
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, strategic planning, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong planning skills
• Ability to work independently and/or within a team environment
• Ability to utilize common sense to provide direction to others and assist others when needed

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Skills

• Knowledge of facility cost structures, mix and blend analysis, safety, efficiency, preventive maintenance, OSHA, EPA, interest, freight
• Strong knowledge of vessel stevedoring operations; including vessel operations, and barge handling
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, strategic planning, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong planning skills
• Ability to work independently and/or within a team environment
• Ability to utilize common sense to provide direction to others and assist others when needed

Benefits

Cooper Consolidated, LLC offers a competitive salary, great benefits, and an amazing 401K match. Additional benefits include:

• Outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick)
• Wellness programs
• Recognition programs
• Community involvement opportunities

Pay

Competitive salary offered.

Schedule

Primarily works a 7 on / 7 off schedule.