Outside Superintendent - Vessels

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Outside Superintendent – Vessels to take a hands-on leadership role in our vessel loading operations in Port Allen.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for coordinating safe, efficient vessel loading from start to finish. You’ll lead stevedoring crews, work directly with vessel officers and terminal teams, and make real-time operational decisions to keep loading on schedule while meeting tonnage, stability, draft, quality, and safety requirements.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong over-the-water/stevedoring experience who knows vessel operations, is comfortable leading crews in an active terminal environment, and can step in and operate loading equipment when needed.

 

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Operational Leadership

•Lead and supervise vessel loading crews during all phases of operations.

•Execute loading plans in alignment with stowage requirements, trim strategies, and tonnage targets.

•Direct loading sequence of vessel holds to maintain vessel stability and draft compliance.

•Coordinate real-time decisions to maximize loading efficiency while minimizing downtime.

Crew Supervision & Coordination

•Assign tasks and responsibilities to stevedore personnel and monitor performance.

•Enforce adherence to company policies, safety rules, and standard operating procedures.

•Conduct pre-shift briefings, safety talks, and job hazard analyses (JHAs).

•Serve as the primary liaison between terminal operations, maintenance, inspectors, and vessel crew.

Vessel & Loading Coordination

•Communicate directly with ship officers (Captain, Chief Mate) regarding loading progress, trim, and draft limitations.

•Monitor load distribution, trim, and draft throughout the loading process.

•Ensure proper hold cleanup inspection status prior to loading.

•Adjust operations as needed based on vessel conditions, weather, or operational constraints.

Safety & Compliance

•Enforce strict compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and marine safety practices.

•Ensure proper use of PPE, fall protection, confined space procedures, and LOTO (lockout/tagout).

•Immediately address and correct unsafe acts or conditions.

•Investigate and document incidents, near misses, and safety violations.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

•Ensure correct grain grades and segregation per customer and FGIS requirements.

•Prevent cross-contamination between commodities or cargoes.

Must be able to fill in if needed to perform:

Vessel Loading Operations

• Operate ship loading systems, including spouts, conveyors, trippers, and dust control equipment.
• Execute vessel loading plans according to stowage requirements, tonnage targets, and trimming needs.
• Monitor grain flow rates and adjust equipment to maintain optimal loading efficiency.
• Communicate with vessel crew, inspectors, and terminal personnel during loading operations.
• Ensure accurate distribution of grain within vessel holds to meet stability and draft requirements.

Qualifications

Must have previous experience in Over the Water work. (Stevedoring)

Must have at least 4-5 years of supervisory experience. 

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us