Superintendent

About the role

The Superintendent oversees the operations of discharge, load, and departure of assigned transportation, ensuring quality, security, safety, and efficiency. They serve as the first line supervisor of the operations management team, overseeing both company and contract labor.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates operations to ensure timely completion of scheduled terminal operations.
• Hires, fires, and disciplines union labor workers as needed.
• Manages equipment and personnel to optimize resource utilization and uptime.
• Supports and troubleshoots terminal operating systems to ensure data accuracy.
• Supervises workers to enforce productivity levels and conduct safety meetings.
• Completes various reports and forms, such as shift production, payroll, and safety summaries.
• Investigates and reports damages and liabilities, and ensures compliance with HAZMAT and OSHA regulations.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with labor and sets the standard for a safe and efficient operation.
• Ensures all employees follow company policies and procedures.
• Verifies cargo loading and discharging, and enforces safety protocols.
• Serves as a key coordinator between all parties involved in terminal operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience in management.
• 3 years managing related union labor.
• Valid Driver’s License and CPR certificate.
• Thorough knowledge of terminal operations.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Experience with computerized operating systems.
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of cargo stowage and stability.
• Ability to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings, and nights.
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor conditions.
• Ability to drive 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience in management.
• 3 years managing related union labor.
• Valid Driver’s License and CPR certificate.
• Thorough knowledge of terminal operations.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Experience with computerized operating systems.
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of cargo stowage and stability.
• Ability to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings, and nights.
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor conditions.
• Ability to drive 10% of the time.

Skills

• Leadership
• Management
• Union Labor Coordination
• Terminal Operations
• Computerized Systems
• Safety and Accident Prevention
• Cargo Stowage and Stability
• Problem Solving
• Communication

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Company holidays
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid jury duty
• 401(k) plan
• Discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses