Superintendent LA/LB Job in Long Beach, California US
Ports America is proud to be the largest terminal operator and stevedore in the United States, operating in more than 80 locations at 42 ports. With a highly skilled and trained labor force, Ports America has the experience and expertise to manage all types of cargo handling.
The Superintendent is a part of the operations management team and is responsible for the direction and supervision of Longshore workers. While maintaining a positive working relationship with the labor, the Superintendent is to set the standard and be held accountable for a safe and efficient operation. The Superintendent will lead and make quick decisions as the front line Supervisor of terminal operations.
Essential Duties:
- Work closely with terminal staff to prepare department plans while determining the appropriate workforce to hire for an efficient and cost effective completion of plan.
- Supervises union represented personnel in proper operating procedures and as needed will counsel, discipline or make termination recommendations to ensure an efficient operation while working within the definitions of the labor agreement
- Enforces productivity levels by supervising longshore workers in making multiple rounds within the terminal and a follow up assessments prior to shift end.
- Completes various reports and forms such as shift production, payroll, and safety summaries; Produces reports to respective parties within required deadlines
- Supports, monitors and trouble shoots, when necessary, terminal operating systems, ensuring data is accurate. Additional technology related duties may apply.
- Plans, holds and documents daily safety meetings; partnering with Area Health, Safety Environment to understand and train longshore workers to adhere to safety procedures while implementing plans to address safety hazards
- Reports problems and issues to appropriate Manager of great impact and complexity to the operation
- Responsible for learning, navigating and adhering to all union contracts
- Performs other related duties as required
Capabilities:
- Requires the ability to manage a large, complex and diverse workforce in a fast paced environment
- Requires problem solving skills to respond quickly and effectively to operational issues
- Requires the ability to plan and organize projects in a fast paced environment and be available to work varied hours, shifts and days
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively with union workforce and other staff
- Requires the ability to analyze and trouble shoot computer programs.
Requirements:
- 2-5 years managing related union labor
- Thorough knowledge or principles of terminal operations
- Experience with computerized operating systems
- Knowledge of safety an accident prevention codes and regulations
- Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage and stability strongly desired
Physical Working Conditions
- The ability to climb up and down a ladder on a vessel multiple times within a shift
- The ability to work in changing hot and cold climates based on weather conditions
- The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment
* The ability and availability to travel to various work sites in the Norhtern California and Delta Region on a daily basis.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.