Assistant Vessel Operations Manager

SSA Marine•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

The Assistant Vessel Operations Manager works alongside the Vessel Operations Manager to supervise departmental personnel and plan, direct, and coordinate daily vessel cargo-handling operations and related administrative functions. The role aims to meet customer standards and maximize profits, and participates in employment and disciplinary decisions, including hiring, promotion or demotion, and termination. The position supervises union labor employees.

Requirements

College degree preferred, or equivalent experience working in Operations Management or a related field required.
5–8 years of experience managing related union labor.
Valid driver's license.
Thorough knowledge of terminal operations principles.
Proven leadership skills.
Experience with computerized operating systems.
Knowledge of safety and accident-prevention codes and regulations.
Knowledge of local union dispatching rules.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage and stability is strongly desired.
College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise subordinate personnel to ensure work is consistently completed in accordance with organizational requirements.
Conduct employee training on topics such as hazardous-material handling, employee orientation, quality improvement, and computer usage.
Participate in settling on-the-job grievances.
Implement schedule and policy changes.
Promote continuous improvement in policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
Monitor operations to ensure compliance with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations.
Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, and meeting with individual staff members.
Investigate accidents to determine their causes and improve safety procedures.
Set operations policies and standards, including safety procedures.
Participate in decisions to hire, promote or demote, and terminate employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.