Vessel Operations Supervisor

About the role

Port Wilmington is a leading terminal on the East Coast, strategically located in Wilmington, Delaware, offering turnkey vertically integrated logistics services for containers, dry bulk, and breakbulk products.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and direction to Union Labor Workforce (ILA).
• Aids in planning daily work schedules and directs associates to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely delivery, proper inventory control, and prompt and effective response to customer requests.
• Trains associates in facility and company policies and procedures.
• Maintains a firm hand on all aspects of operations and maintains an effective balance of communication between management, supervision, and all production and support personnel.
• Identifies training requirements and ensures that all personnel possess: technical job proficiency and an understanding of their roles, responsibilities, and performance goals.
• Schedules and shifts personnel to ensure efficient work teams.
• Initiates cross-training to ensure the achievement of productivity goals.
• Ensures proper documentation and records in associate performance, safety, etc.
• Ensures compliance with safety, sanitation, and security procedures.
• Initiates work orders and reports to maintenance equipment and, or facility needs.
• Captains and, or Cargo Officers on stowage, loading, and discharging operations.
• Continuously visually inspects loading and unloading gear and equipment to ensure compliance with safety and governmental regulations.
• Assumes various additional projects or tasks as necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience handling and supervising associates on multiple types of cargo, especially breakbulk.
• Understands specialized rigging and cargo handling gear.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent safety record.
• Able to train new employees.
• Able to motivate and build morale within the group.
• Able to supervise, train, and hold associates accountable for performance and results.
• Warehouse and stevedoring experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a 3-year driving history acceptable to our auto insurance carrier.

Competencies

• Verbal comprehension - Understands oral and written communications, both general and technical.
• Communication skills - Provides clear instructions/directions.
• Reasoning skills - Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Time Management - Values time and manages time effectively. Effectively prioritizes and can manage a broad range of activities.
• Proficiency Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach with hands and arms, and write, talk, type, and hear.
• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, bend, or kneel and lift and, or move up to 35 lbs.
• The associate is typically in a warehouse or an outdoor environment but will find him/herself in an office environment from time to time.

Pay

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Schedule

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