Lead Operations Supervisor

Kirby Corporation•Channelview, TX

21h

About The Position

The Lead Operations Supervisor leads within the Shore Tankering Operations Group and demonstrates “The Kirby Way” and its Core Values. The role schedules and manages field personnel, training, and operational resources to help ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality performance for internal and external customers. It works with other Kirby departments, customers, and vendors to meet operational requirements and supports procedure development, investigations, manpower analysis, and inventory management. 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, with the 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 the company’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.
Coordinate annual site-specific and company-specific training, including 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 vendor-distributed jobs and vendor performance to ensure compliance with Kirby policies and procedures.
Oversee field personnel and ensure appropriate training is provided.
Assist with the development and implementation of procedures to support 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.