General Manager

Job Overview

The General Manager is responsible for all facility activity. Responsibilities include the day-to-day operations of an inland river dry-bulk facility; managing the safety of the employee population in conjunction with the Director of Safety and Compliance; managing environmental issues; managing human resources, customer relations, truck, rail and barge operations and equipment maintenance,

Recommended Years of Experience:

5 years of progressive operational, management and/or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and direct all aspects of material handling and storage operations throughout the facility.
• Plan daily work schedules for facility personnel to maximize efficiency and productivity while maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
• Monitor customer product inventory levels to ensure product inventories are accurate and loss is minimized.
• Manage and direct the cleaning and suitability for use of all equipment and storage areas within the facility.
• Conduct periodic inspections of the facility equipment and grounds to ensure continued efficient operations and to ensure customer material is free from the possibility of becoming contaminated.
• Communicate and plan barge arrivals and departures with barge transportation companies.
• Communicate and plan truck deliveries and shipments with trucking companies.
• Communicate and plan rail deliveries and shipments with railroads.
• Plan for efficient loading and unloading of barges, trucks and railcars in order to eliminate or minimize demurrage.
• Ensure the safety of personnel and equipment through personal safety inspections, employee training and heightened awareness. Ensure immediate corrective action is taken for non-compliance.
• Work with the Director of Safety and Compliance to ensure personnel compliance with safety regulations including respirator fit testing, forklift training, hazardous communications training, etc.
• Develop, implement and maintain an equipment maintenance program to ensure equipment is maintained to the highest possible level to ensure equipment availability when needed.
• Work with Maintenance Director or outside contractor(s) when maintenance requirements exceed abilities of terminal personnel.
• Work with corporate management to ensure the facility is in compliance with the Food Safety Act.

Requirements

• Proven experience in the transportation, material handling and/or agricultural field. Management experience a plus;
• Solid understanding of local, state and federal maritime, health, safety and environmental rules and regulations;
• Knowledge of computers including MS Office products;
• Ability to develop reports, policies and spreadsheets using MS Excel and MS Word;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and motivational skills;
• Excellent observation capabilities and attention to detail;
• A satisfactory driving record as determined by the company and a current, valid state driver's license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree in Business Management or similar field preferred.
• Must be willing to carry a cell phone and be able and willing to respond at any hour of the day or night to all after hours and/or weekend issues, including emergency situations.
• Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• May be required to work outside in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions including both winter conditions with frequent snow or extreme summer heat and sun.
• Extended periods of sitting may be required for administrative activites.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment when necessary.

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000