Vessel Operations Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

About Port Wilmington:

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

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Provides guidance and direction to Union Labor Workforce (ILA). Assists in planning daily work schedule and directs associates to assure 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. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• 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 possesses: 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.
• Coordinates with Port Captain and, or Cargo Officer on stowage, loading, and discharging operations.
• Continuously visually inspects loading and unloading gear and equipment to ensure compliance with safety and governmental
• As a member of the management staff assumes various additional projects or tasks as necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM 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
• Ability 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 that is acceptable to our auto insurance carrier.

COMPETENCIES:  

• Verbal comprehension

Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical.

• Communication skills  

Provide 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.  The associate is 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.

ANTICIPATED PERCENT OF TRAVEL:

0%-10%