What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPERATIONS MANAGER III position at Metro Ports?
Superintendent (Operations Manager III)
Wilmington, NC SEC - Wilmington, N.C.
Description
Works closely with Assistant Vice Presidents, Terminal Managers and / or Terminal Coordinators
Reviews ship list ETA
Coordinates vessel operations with terminal
Prepares daily work schedule for working ships prior to arrival
Provides vessel agent with projected work schedule
Implements plan for daily operations
Orders labor and implements changes for labor requests
Communicates with union personnel, vessel agents, gearmen etc.
Orders equipment and gear
Supervises staff and schedules workloads
Supervises union personnel and executes the following responsibilities :
Makes personnel changes, (i.e. Superintendents can refuse or return to the hall any union personnel including, but not limited to, any foreman, longshoreperson, or marine clerk for performance issues).
Approves overtime for union personnel
Verifies and calculates timecards
Resolves employee conflicts
Calculates manpower for next shift by forecasting number of gangs, shifts required and utilization of manpower
Reviews day to day operations of ship and cargo while in port
Communicates with and updates ship's Captain
Inspects gear certifications and dates
Makes physical inspection of vessel and equipment
Monitors discharging or loading activities
Reviews previous shifts documents for loading or discharging according to plans
Reviews and signs safety checklist
Boards ships to ensure Foreman is following load plans
Follows- up on changes made from hatch to hatch
Directs the Hall Foreman on loading the ship
Communicates with the shipper and the ship's Chief officer
Relates changes from shipper
Reviews previous shifts load out plan
Reviews all information related to ship de-ballasting conditions
Reviews stowage plans
Reviews and submits daily equipment usage report
Ensures a safe workplace at Metropolitan Stevedore Company. Important safety duties include, but are not limited to :
Assuring the safety of the general longshore work force and steady Metropolitan employees
Knowing, implementing, enforcing and monitoring the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP), and taking necessary and appropriate loss prevention and loss control measures regarding injuries to persons and damage to property and equipment. (The IIPP outlines in detail the safety duties and responsibilities of a superintendent, and those duties and responsibilities, including future updates and revisions, are incorporated by reference into this Position Description).
Participates in peer review procedures
Travels to outlying ports as needed
Verifies reports for accuracy
Attends meetings
Cross-trains for various types of Superintendent's positions
Serves as backup for Dispatcher when needed
Works weekends and holidays, as necessary and appropriate
Remains on 24-hour call for operations and emergencies
Requirements
Equivalent of a High School diploma and 2-5 years of progressively responsible, related experience.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study preferred.
Maritime operations experience & knowledge of maritime industry, including : longshoremen's union policies, union contracts, harbor and port procedures and governmental & safety regulations preferred.
Demonstrated leadership / supervisory skills with prior Superintendent experience desirable.
Knowledge of, adherence to, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment and anti-retaliation laws, practices and procedures required (training will be provided).
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