Assistant Operations Manager - Marine

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 4+ years supervisory experience
• 1 + years 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, climbing up and down a ladder on a vessel 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.