Operations Superintendent

Are you ready to think about the future and dream big? At Port Houston, we're seeking individuals who are eager to tackle the most significant challenges of their careers. For over a century, we've been driven by vision and scale, delivering impactful initiatives that shape Houston and the region. Our sustainability and success hinge on attracting, retaining, and nurturing exceptional talent.

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Position Summary

Oversees the day‐to‐day vessel, gate, and container yard operations. Take appropriate action as necessary to optimize operations through maximizing production, efficiency, and safety with proper utilization of personnel and equipment.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Supervise ILA Local 1351 and ILA Local 28 staff including managing performance, discipline, and recognition. Supervise and coordinate 24/7 road and terminal operations
• Responsible for setting up Vessel Operations plans, gather load back pads and find discharge pad locations.
• Direct the movement of port equipment and labor around the terminal to ensure road, vessel, and yard trucks are serviced in a timely manner.
• Coordinate terminal allocations when designated in Yard Planning Center. Perform rail operations duties/functions when designated.
• Establish and maintain adequate relationships and provide direct liaison with stevedoring and shipping industry.
• Determine and finalize labor and equipment orders for the evening, following day, weekend and holiday.
• Create and maintain stevedore utilization of Port Houston cranes and equipment; prepare and finalize crane bills.
• Review and approve daily/weekly ILA labor payroll.
• Respond to all accidents; create incident reports and investigate cause of incident.
• Coordinate with Port Police and Fire departments of accidents, incidents, or any violations or potential hazards to the environment.
• Maintain all truck driver safety violations. Meet with trucking companies and drivers as needed to discuss excess violations leading to a ban from the terminal.
• Inform the Terminal Manager and Vessel Operations Manager of vessel, yard and gate activities.
• Create and provide productivity container yard recap reports and correspondence with appropriate stakeholders.
• Update VMS for required access to the terminals.
• Perform required safety audits and attend safety‐training classes.
• Complete all assigned training.
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform related duties as required
• Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Administration, Business Administration, or related major in a public or accredited private academic institution required; or in lieu of degree, 5 years of related experience in a similar role.
• 1 years of related experience preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Behaviors

• Knowledge of stevedoring and/or terminal operations with emphasis on ILA
• management
• Knowledge of reporting methods
• Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision Verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Customer service skills
• Data entry skills
• Organization, prioritization, and time management skills
• Ability to create multiple, accurate reports
• Ability to work under pressure and meet scheduled deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail
• A current, valid Texas driver's license is required
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment
  
  

Key Competencies Required

• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Effective Communication
• Stress Tolerance
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high. To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers. Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged. Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Thank you for choosing Port Houston in your career search.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.