Marine Superintendent

At Cooper / Ports America, the Marine 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 Marine Superintendent is to set the standard and be held accountable for a safe and efficient operation.

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.
• Supervise 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.
• Enforce productivity levels by supervising longshore workers in making multiple rounds within the terminal and a follow up assessment prior to shift end.
• Complete various reports and forms such as shift production, payroll, and safety summaries; produce reports to respective parties within required deadlines.
• Support, monitor, and trouble shoot, when necessary, terminal operating systems, ensuring data is accurate. Additional technology related duties may apply.
• Plan, hold, and document 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.
• Report 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 directed by business need.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in maritime, logistics, terminal operations, or related supply chain industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Marine Administration, Transportation, Operations Management, Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience with computerized operating systems
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention protocols and regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage and stability.
• 2+ years leadership experience
• Thorough knowledge or principles of terminal operations

Physical Working Conditions:

• Climb up and down a ladder on a vessel multiple times within a shift
• Work in changing hot and cold climates based on weather conditions
• Work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment
• Drive 50%
• Lift, push, and or pull up to 30lbs
• Use a computer/keyboard

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.

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.