Operations Supervisor-2

Start your career as an Operations Supervisor at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as a Process Improvement Manager at Vopak.

What will you do as an Operations Supervisor?

The Operations Supervisor ensures that all products are loaded and/or unloaded safely and

efficiently, and performs work as instructed by the Operations Manager functioning as a team

member with other operations personnel. The Operations Supervisor, working as a team member

with other operations personnel, is responsible for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of all products, and carries out tasks assigned by the Operations Manager.

What do we offer you?

• Hybrid work schedule

• A market-based salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance

• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

• Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance

• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan

• Holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 floating holidays)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off

What do we expect from you as an Operations Supervisor?

• Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) as required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act

• Minimum of 3 years terminal operations experience

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, various email and internet programs and applications, sales and inventory software

• Previous supervisory experience helpful

• Experience working with Federal, state and local environmental regulations including RCRA

• Excellent English communication skills both oral and written; Spanish language helpful

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements

• Experience working in a safety critical environment

• High School Diploma or GED

• College courses helpful

What does your day look like?

Your core responsibilities are:

• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of SH&E principles and values; champions safety as necessary

• Enforces plant safety policies; maintains safe work environment; ensures all safety regulations, laws, Company practices, etc. are followed; ensures permit compliance

• Is a working Supervisor, spending 80% of his/her time in-the-field supporting the Operators and/or directly performing operational activities, and 20% of his/her time on office communications and paperwork

• Supervises operations staff; coaches, motivates, develops, trains, and performs employee evaluations

• Documents employee time sheets, absenteeism and overtime; sets improvement goals and follows up as required for employee six-month progressions; performs quality checks on all operators

• Supervises and expedites all loading, unloading, and product movement operations; schedules operators ensuring manpower levels meet needs; prioritizes assignments

• Ensures employees have proper equipment; keeps complete inventory and maintenance schedule of all equipment including vehicles, tools, portable radios, and dedicated hoses

• Maintains operations facilities appearance; performs inspections; reviews and updates standard operating procedures as necessary

• Communicates with management and customer service problems concerning delivery modes

• Manages internal activities; recommends and implements improvements; plans and schedules miscellaneous terminal activities

• Verifies shift changes run smoothly; ensures proper relief procedures; schedules overtime as necessary

• Enters maintenance work orders in preventative maintenance system and coordinate with maintenance on planning and day-to-day activities

• Check on the quality and quantity performance of the contracted third parties

• Assist operators as needed

• Utilize the available resources effectively to achieve maximum productivity

• Oversees and manages waste disposal operations as required

• Initiates Management of Change process for scopes applicable to area of responsibility

• Acts as Gatekeeper for work requests submitted on shift

• Ensures all training is current; conducts safety meetings and periodic operational training sessions; collaborates with Training Coordinator

• Trains regularly on all Federal, state and local environmental regulations, requirements and guidelines including, but not limited to, RCRA requirements; follows and adheres to all guidelines, regulations, and requirements

• Functions as Immediate Response Leader for emergency situations inside of facility. ERT membership may be required if minimum headcount cannot be attained through volunteer participation

• Confronts problems and conducts proper actions for discipline of employees

• Reports incidents, safety violations, operational errors, and inadequate performance of operators to their immediate Manager; Investigates SHE incidents and implements corrective actions

• Works with the Operations Manager to determine present and future needs for programs, personnel, equipment, and facilities

• Assumes delegated responsibilities of Manager in his/her absence

• Conducts daily Shift handover/Pass-on meetings in accordance with Vopak Standards

• Liaise with other supervisors to ensure the terminal functions effectively

• Responsible for ensuring proper product quality and quantity within the framework of legislation and company regulations concerning safety, environment and labor conditions

• Assesses tasks and do risk assessments and communicating to the field operators and verifying with the field operators to make sure the tasks are done safely

• Ensures that Vopak and site operational policies & procedures are adhered to

• Performs other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of this position.

All Company Core Competencies as well as the following job specific competencies:

• Influencing

• Team Player

• Customer Focused

• Leadership

It is Vopak’s policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Work Environment

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment as well as exposed to outside elements. Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of over 100°F and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 0°F in the winter months. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. The employee may work in elevated environments. The employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location where work is conducted. General office noise may be experienced during office work. Louder sounds and vibrations may be experienced when working in the field. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear. The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may be required to climb ladders/storage tanks up to 50’ in height. The employee may be required to enter confined spaces. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employees may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.

Inclusion & Diversity

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders, including our own employees, new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, political orientation or trade union membership, allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.

Want to start as an Operations Supervisor at Vopak?

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