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 and are responsible for the direction and supervision of union labor workers.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates operations to ensure timely completion of scheduled terminal operations.
• Hires and fires union labor workers as needed.
• Supervises personnel in proper operating procedures and works with local management to counsel, discipline, and make hiring and termination decisions.
• Manages equipment and personnel availability to optimize resource utilization and uptime.
• Supports, monitors, and troubleshoots terminal operating systems to ensure data accuracy.
• Enforces productivity levels through supervision and follow-up assessments.
• Completes various reports and forms, such as shift production, payroll, and safety summaries.
• Investigates and reports damages and liabilities to appropriate management and authorities.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with the labor force and ensures adherence to safety procedures.
• Plans and documents daily safety meetings, trains longshore workers, and addresses safety hazards.
• Ensures all required personnel wear personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Oversees and enforces compliance with HAZMAT and OSHA regulations.
• Manages and inspects areas for hazards, and reports findings to management.
• Verifies cargo loading and discharging efficiency and adherence to regulations.
• Serves as a key coordinator between all parties involved in operations.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.

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 and understanding of cargo stowage and stability (strongly desired).
• Knowledge of local unions dispatching rules.
• Ability to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings, and nights.
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, dusty environments, and noisy 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 and understanding of cargo stowage and stability (strongly desired).
• Knowledge of local unions dispatching rules.
• Ability to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings, and nights.
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, dusty environments, and noisy conditions.
• Ability to drive 10% of the time.

Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Teamwork.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid sick and vacation time.
• Company holidays.
• Discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses.
• Retirement plan.