Operations Supervisor

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Title: Operations Supervisor
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Company: Host Terminals, LLC
Reports To: Terminal Operations Manager
Supervises: Operators
Location: Host Terminals - Darrow, LA
Core Principles: All team members must demonstrate an ability to adhere to and understand the core principles of the company. This team member must be able to provide value and depth to the Core Principles of Host.

• Our people are our greatest assets.
• Their safety is our top priority.
• We provide exceptional service.
• We believe every relationship is important.
• We are detectives, understanding all activities within our markets.
• We know today's opportunities are tomorrow's growth.
• We conduct all business with integrity.
• We build on our legacy.
  
  

Position Summary: Supervise operational teams in vessel loading, barge discharging, material hauling and ensure team’s work is performed safely and to the requirements of the terminal and the customer.
The Person: The successful candidate will have the following behaviors and demonstrate the competencies below.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Review of the stevedore pre-vessel operational checklist & load plan.
• Confirm assigned personnel have arrived as scheduled
• Ensure all operational equipment is in good working order and prepared for operation
• Conduct pre-shift meetings with operational teams on safety and daily task operations.
• Conduct pre-shift meeting with oncoming Supervisor and Dispatcher.
• Verify that JSA’s and reports are being filled out and turned in.
• Ensure that immediate working areas are safe to work in and that all team members are wearing the required PPE.
• Closely supervise operational teams in vessel loading, docking/undocking vessels, barge discharging and material hauling to ensure all safety, cleanliness and efficiency measures are always utilized.
• Ensure that barge verification procedures are followed.
• Participate in the annual operations training program for both current and new employees, Short service program.
• Participate / conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis, completion of action items
• Monitor that barge cleaning is being done effectively.
• Fill out Shift Reports every shift.
• Monitor, keep up with team members’ time and vacation schedules on ADP.
• Identify operational issues and concerns, resolve and/or make recommendations to terminal management, counsel stevedore team personnel as necessary.
• Coordinate with other departments to minimize down time and/or help with repairs.
• Communicate with chief/captain/receivers/manager/agent as needed during shift and pass relevant information to next shift supervisor
• Coordinate post-vessel clean up and equipment maintenance, refueling and storage
• Provide copy of shift report to terminal managers at end of each shift
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned
  
  

Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in cargo handling and operating heavy machinery
• Working knowledge of health and safety procedures
• Ability to interpret ship loading plans
• Demonstrated ability to lead people
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency with computers
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Work in most weather conditions and around heavy machinery, which can be dangerous at times
• Shift work which may require early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Must meet “fit for duty” requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)
  
  

Position Specific Behaviors:

• Team player
• Makes decisions and executes quickly
• Honesty and integrity
• Adaptable and flexible
• Collaborative- works well with others
• Excels in high growth, entrepreneurial and meritocratic environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong intellectual curiosity
• Thrives in a pressurized work environment
  
  

Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful at Host

• Self- starter
• Problem solving
• Process improvement (ex. Lean, Six Sigma)
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Accountability
• Executing both short-term plans and long-term plans tied to vision and “big picture” goals
• Building/implementing processes, procedures and systems in any of the following areas:
  
• Operations
• Safety - EHS
• Procurement
• Billing
• Staffing