Assistant Operations Manager

Assistant Operations Manager

Job Category: Operations Requisition Number: ASSIS004613

Posted: June 4, 2026

Full-Time On-site Gulfport, MS 39501, USA

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with safety programs and accident prevention procedures.
• Supervise and manage Foreman, Labor, and other personnel, ensuring performance meets expectations and customer needs.
• Manage daily labor needs, ordering appropriately and controlling overtime costs.
• Collaborate with M&R/Terminal Departments for efficient equipment allocation.
• Maintain positive labor relations and adherence to Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Proactively address employee performance issues and take corrective actions as needed
• Advise leadership on labor matters and assist with complaint resolution.
• Provide regular training and feedback to staff.
• Develop, maintain, and improve operating procedures.
• Ensure certifications and training are current for all staff.
• Enforce company policies, controls, procedures and ensure timely reporting.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule (shift work).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with computerized operating systems
• Obtain Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
• Valid US Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Understanding of cargo stowage and stability.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, plan effectively, influence others, and make sound decisions.

Physical Working Attributes:

• Work on ships and/or rail cars, climbing up and down a ladder on vessels or rail cars during shift
• Work in changing climates based on weather conditions.
• Work in an environment with fast-moving equipment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear well.
• Lift, push, and or pull up to 30lbs.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

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