Job Description
Job Description
Salary : Job Description :
This highly visible position requires you to take charge and supervise aspects of the terminal strategic resource center (SRC), including the planning of vessel, yard, and gate operations. The Terminal Planning Manager is responsible for ensuring that the daily tasks are carried out as scheduled, within budget and in a safe manner. This position requires the Manager to plan a smooth transition of cargo operations while working closely with a wide range of industry groups such as customs, shipping lines, trucking companies, beneficial cargo owners, stevedores, and longshoremen.
Essential Functions :
- Manage a team of Assistant Operations Managers handling the planning of vessels arriving to the port, gate and yard operations handling truck activity throughout our yard as well as general break bulk and out of gauge operations.
- Plan and monitor the quality of operations, looking for ways to continuously improve.
- Interprets production reports and their use in improving operations.
- Interfaces with terminal management and union personnel to develop the most effective ways to utilize the terminal footprint, operate the equipment and get the most out of resources.
- Interfaces with maintenance personnel to allow equipment repairs to be made to minimize impact on production.
- Maintains safety programs.
- Work directly with the HSSE Manager monitoring and identifying opportunities to improve safety on terminal.
- Work directly and instruct our unionized workforce.
- Ensures that all longshoremen under their care follow all rules and abide by OSHA laws.
- Review long-shore payrolls daily to ensure accuracy.
- Liaise with the payroll department.
- Review and assist with the development of labor budgets daily, weekly, monthly.
- Complete required documents associated with planning operations in an accurate and timely manner.
- Liaise with the local Union Leadership daily for the placement of labor orders.
- Liaise with the Ports Harbor Masters Office for vessel planning purposes.
- Maintain KPIs related to vessel, yard and gate activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Work Experience :
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in the marine terminal, logistics, warehouse, supply chain or maritime Industry.Experience in a high-volume marine terminal environment.Experience as a vessel planner preferred.High school diploma or equivalent.Associate or bachelors degree strongly preferred.Experience with terminal operating systems required (Navis, Tideworks, Spinnaker etc.)Experience with MS products including but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Visio, Project, etc.Knowledge of Appointment Systems, RFID, OCR, AEI, DGPS, CCTV, and other forms of technology.Strong leadership and team building skills.Previous supervisory experience.Previous experience working with Unions preferred (ILA, ILWU, Teamsters, etc.).Lean Six Sigma training and / or knowledge is desired.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Ability to lead a workgroup.Strong organizational skills.Have a goal-oriented mentality.Computer skills required.Able to efficiently perform internet searches and research.Able to communicate clearly and effectively with personnel, contractors, vendors, labor unions, and management.Ability to write detailed operational reports.Committed to safety and teamwork.Highly motivated.Ability to learn and apply best practices.Ability to organize and plan tasks.Self-directing able to work towards specific goals and objectives with limited supervision.Good working knowledge of OSHA safety practices and procedures.Good organizational skills.Ability to read and understand bayplans, vessel schedules, schematics, etc.Strong oral and written communication skills.Demonstrates the ability for independent decision-making.Must be flexible and responsive to the business needs.Must have the ability to overcome obstacles and have the organizational skills necessary to complete assignments in a timely manner.Demonstrated ability to be proactive in problem solving and to lead the resolution of operational problems.Ability to collaborate and function remotely with corporate counterpartsAbility to work and manage direct reports remotelyAble to obtain a Port ID & TWIC card.Physical Demands :
The company will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Work involves climbing at heights at or above six feet.Ability to climb ladders and gangway on board a vessel.Must employ the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the companys Environmental,Health, and Safety policies.Work Environment :
Some exposure to extreme weather changes and humidity / moisture relative to atmospheric condition variations. Includes exposure to extreme summer temperatures, as well as rain.Possible exposure to dust, chemicals, gases, fumes, smoke, excessive noise, and / or vibrations.Work is generally performed in an office environment. Regular trips to the field are required that include various hazards and noise exposure.Travel may be required for assignments, meetings, and training.The job also requires availability for rotating on-call schedule, occasional unscheduled callouts, and extended workdays and / or workweeks.Overtime, Weekend and / or Holiday hours may be required.Duties and responsibilities may be added up or changed at any time at the discretion of your supervisor, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.Drug Free workplace, employer participation in random drug testing.Authorized to work in the US, no visa sponsorship at this time.Florida International Terminal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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