Assistant Personnel Manager

Magnolia Marine Transport•Vicksburg, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Magnolia Marine Transport, an Ergon company, seeks a full-time Assistant Personnel Manager to join our Personnel team in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Assistant Personnel Manager plays a vital role in recruiting, staffing, scheduling, and dispatching qualified vessel personnel to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective marine operations. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, strong interpersonal communication, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple staffing priorities in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver who thrives in a dynamic setting, maintains professionalism and confidentiality, and is committed to providing outstanding service to both vessel personnel and operational leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of two years of experience in personnel administration, recruiting, scheduling, dispatching, or crew coordination preferred.
Marine transportation or maritime industry experience strongly preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively recruit, coordinate, organize, and dispatch vessel personnel.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

associate's or bachelor's degree preferred
Marine transportation or maritime industry experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of vessel personnel.
Coordinate crew scheduling and dispatching to ensure vessels are staffed with qualified personnel.
Communicate scheduling assignments, crew changes, and dispatch updates with vessel personnel and supervisors.
Support the Personnel Manager with all aspects of personnel administration and crew management.
Prepare and maintain accurate payroll information for vessel personnel.
Maintain ongoing communication with vessel employees regarding scheduling, staffing needs, and operational requirements.
Ensure staffing activities support safe, efficient, and cost-effective vessel operations.
Report unsafe or hazardous conditions and operational concerns to management.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support department and company objectives.