Lead Operations Supervisor

Kirby Corporation • Channelview, TX

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About The Position

The Lead Operations Supervisor schedules and manages field personnel and their training requirements to support high standards of safety, quality, and performance. The role leads within the Shore Tankering Operations Group and promotes Kirby’s Core Values. It oversees manpower scheduling, safety and training compliance, field personnel supervision, vendor performance, and tankering supply inventory. The supervisor coordinates with other Kirby departments and local customers, supports safe operations through procedure development, and completes operational projects and investigations. The position follows normal office hours and participates in an existing on-call duty schedule.

Requirements

• At least three years of tankering experience with a DL endorsement.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Oasis, and Oracle.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to operate a company motor vehicle.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Working knowledge of boat and barge operations, including types of personnel.
• Presentation and training skills.

Nice To Haves

• LG and DL endorsements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Shore Tankering Operations Group while demonstrating “The Kirby Way” and ensuring the group reflects Kirby’s Core Values.
• Oversee manpower management and scheduling for internal and external customers.
• Manage safety and training requirements to ensure compliance with company, customer, facility, and federal requirements, including annual site-specific training and annual company training, Computer Based Training, and AWO requirements.
• Complete annual performance evaluations for tank barge PICs.
• Coordinate with other Kirby departments to meet Kirby and customer requirements.
• Manage jobs distributed to vendors and monitor their performance for compliance with Kirby policies and procedures.
• Oversee supervision of field personnel and ensure they receive the correct training.
• Assist with developing and implementing procedures to ensure safe operations.
• Complete projects such as incident investigations, service incident investigations, and manpower requirement analyses for operating areas within Kirby Logistics Management.
• Manage supply inventory for tankering operations.
• Interact with local customers to meet demand needs and resolve incidents.
• Manage and oversee vendor tank barge PICs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed