Vessel Operations Supervisor

About Port Wilmington

Port Wilmington is a leading terminal on the East Coast strategically located in Wilmington, Delaware providing turnkey vertically integrated logistics services for containers, dry bulk, and breakbulk products.

Provides guidance and direction to Union Labor Workforce (ILA). Assists in planning daily work schedule and directs associates to assure accurate, efficient, and timely delivery, proper inventory control, and prompt and effective response to customer requests. Trains associates in facility and company policies and procedures.

• Maintains a firm hand on all aspects of operations and maintains an effective balance of communication between management, supervision, and all production and support personnel.
• Identifies training requirements and ensures that all personnel possesses: technical job proficiency and an understanding of their roles, responsibilities, and performance goals.
• Schedules and shifts personnel to ensure efficient work teams. Initiates cross-training to ensure the achievement of productivity goals.
• Ensures proper documentation and records in associate performance, safety, etc.
• Ensures compliance with safety, sanitation, and security procedures.
• Initiates work orders and reports to maintenance equipment and, or facility needs.
• Coordinates with Port Captain and, or Cargo Officer on stowage, loading, and discharging operations.
• Continuously visually inspects loading and unloading gear and equipment to ensure compliance with safety and governmental regulations.
• As a member of the management staff assumes various additional projects or tasks as necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Experience handling and supervising associates on multiple types of cargo, especially breakbulk.
• Understands specialized rigging and cargo handling gear.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent safety record.
• Able to train new employees.
• Able to motivate and build morale within the group.
• Ability to supervise, train and hold associates accountable for performance and results.
• Warehouse and stevedoring experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a 3-year driving history that is acceptable to our auto insurance carrier.

• Verbal comprehension:
  Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical.
• Communication skills:
  Provide clear instructions/directions.
• Reasoning skills:
  Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Time Management:
  Values time and manages time effectively. Effectively prioritizes and can manage a broad range of activities.
• Proficiency:
  Microsoft Office applications.

Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach with hands and arms, and write, talk, type, and hear. The associate is occasionally required to sit, stoop, bend, or kneel and lift and, or move up to 35 lbs. The associate is typically in a warehouse or an outdoor environment but will find himself/herself in an office environment from time to time.

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