Vessel Supervisor

Location: Louisiana

** Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
**** At Cooper Consolidated, our goal is to be the leader in the cargo handling industry.  The key to this rests squarely with our people, and the backbone of how our people operate is our unique culture. The CC Way - 28 principles of our high-performing culture - describes the values, behaviors, and practices that are the foundation of this culture.

It's what makes us a leader in our industry.
** This job is primarily responsible for the oversight of and directing staff performing tasks involved in stevedoring activities (e.g. unloading/loading of barges and Sea going vessels), as well as, advising and directing operations. Responsibilities primarily focused on working with a team to ensure safe, efficient and profitable operations.
** In this job, you will:
*** Fully participate in the company Safety Program; attend and lead pre-shift meetings; lead, monitor, coach and guide staff on safety to ensure activities performed are in accordance with the company safety program.
* Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety and environmental regulations; to include wearing the appropriate PPE for task being performed.
* Oversee and direct staff performing tasks in all barge and vessel processes (e.g. remove barge covers, load and unload commodities, etc.) to ensure efficient operations while loading and discharging vessels, while remaining in compliance with state and federal regulations; involves making independent decisions on various processes and procedures during shift.
* Lead, coach, and guide staff on customer service and operating costs.
* Manage staff performing barge and vessel loading/unloading safety procedures; assist in analyzing workload of all areas and assign or reassign personnel as needed.
* Communicate with vessel officers and marine fleets to ensure efficiencies are met for loading/unloading production.
* Regularly update Terminal Manager of operations status to include delays/production/Safety infractions or other hazards.
* Assist with managing inventory for equipment and supplies; ensure all are at adequate levels at all times.
* Oversee housekeeping duties in crane, on deck and load/unload areas.
* Ensure that all documentation and reports are accurately completed and in a timely manner, including required Safety correspondence in Cooper work, daily logs and payroll time sheets.
* Communicate with customers and third parties in a professional manner, as required.
* Work with managers and provide input (which management gives particular weight to) into staffing and job development activities (training, employee corrective actions, pay raises, etc.); to develop, communicate and manage individual staff performance expectations that align with company goals.
* Manage equipment and labor expenses.
* Other duties as assigned.
**** Here’s what you’ll need to be considered:
****** Education
* * Required – High school diploma or equivalent experience and training.
** Experience
* * Required - 5 years' experience in stevedoring/marine industry; experience with management and customer relations.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Knowledge of facility cost structures, mix and blend analysis, safety, efficiency, preventive maintenance, OSHA, EPA, interest, freight.
* Strong knowledge of vessel stevedoring operations; including vessel operations, and barge handling.
* Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
* Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
* Strong organizational, strategic planning, time management and multi-tasking skills, with ability to remain
* Flexible to changing priorities.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Strong planning skills.
* Ability to work effectively independently and/or within a team environment.
* Ability to utilize common sense to provide direction to others and assist others when needed.
** Here’s additional information you need to know:
**** Physical Demands & Requirements
** Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. frequently.

Ability to climb, crouch, stoop, bend, and…