Superintendent
Position / Capacity
4
Qualifications
1. BS / BA degree in a related business, operations management or engineering field, or equivalent experience.
2. Two (2) years experience managing related union labor.
3. Thorough knowledge of principles of terminal operations and stevedore operations for break bulk and / or container vessels.
4. Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage restrictions with regards to hazardous cargo and stability considerations of vessels.
5. Experience with computerized operating systems.
6. Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations and related industry governmental regulations.
7. Understanding of the gear, equipment and gang make-up required for multiple commodities.
Responsibilities
The Superintendent is a member of the MTC management team, with full responsibility for directing the pre-plan, execution and supervision of the duties and labor normally associated with all aspects of cargo handling activities, to achieve safe, efficient, and profitable operations. The Superintendent directs the activities of longshore personnel (including Longshoremen, Foremen, Marine Clerks and Terminal Office Workers, as appropriate). The Superintendent, as a manager, is also responsible for maintaining positive and productive relations with the labor unions which represent MTC personnel, as well as with MTC customers. The Superintendent must participate in and complete the applicable portions of the Raising The Bar management development process.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops and maintains positive customer relations by understanding customer needs, contract terms and conditions, and by implementing plans to address those needs.
2. Supports profitability goals through effective and efficient workforce management.
3. Complies with area accident prevention / safety and workers' compensation procedures, and provides training sessions and on-going feed-back to the workforce.
4. Ensures that the workforce functions effectively as a team. Ensures effective and regular communication and high employee morale.
5. Keeps senior management informed of work status and problems as they arise.
6. Maintains positive relations with the union workforce and has a thorough knowledge of union contracts, ensuring adherence to policy and contract procedures.
7. Completes vessel schedules, production, payroll-related, safety and other reports accurately (either within the computer system or manually, as directed), and submits to appropriate MTC staff, customers and others as required on a timely basis.
8. Actively participates in the improvement and enhancement of operational procedures and systems by providing ideas and feed-back.
9. Supports area sales efforts by providing technical expertise as required.
10. Works closely with terminal staff, vessel operators and their agents in the development of accurate and efficient plans to load / unload vessels or operate terminals.
11. Determines and hires the appropriate workforce, and determines equipment requirements to efficiently execute the vessel or terminal plan in the most cost-effective manner.
12. Provides comprehensive work direction to the workforce at the beginning of each assignment during the execution of the plan and provides a follow-up assessment of the work upon completion of the vessel or terminal operation.
13. Reviews and evaluates the performance of employees under his/her supervision, and imposes corrective action/discipline when circumstances warrant.
14. Determines manning and staffing needs; hires/and or releases personnel under his/her
supervision, as may be appropriate.
15. Responsible for scheduling longshore workforce labor and other union-represented personnel.
16. Is an active participant in the Raising The Bar management development process.
17. Completes other tasks and projects as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Requires the ability to plan and organize projects in fast paced environment.
2. Requires ability to respond quickly in a fast paced environment, and be available to work varied hours, shifts and days.
3. Requires physical ability to work on a ship and in a terminal.
4. Requires the ability to communicate effectively with union workforce and MTC staff.
5. The environment may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving heavy equipment.
SEND OR FAX RESUMES TO: DEBORAHS@MTCORP.COM : 510-208-2575
Language Skills
4
Computer Skills
32