Part-time Operations Labor Manager
About The Position
The Part-time Operations Labor Manager directs and coordinates assigned operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective use of union labor, equipment, and operational resources. The position exercises independent judgment and management authority over labor personnel and operational staff in accordance with company policies, operational requirements, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. The manager represents company management and is accountable for safety, security, productivity, labor relations, and operational execution. The role oversees assigned union labor personnel, including foremen and supervisory clerks. It requires working rotating shifts across days, evenings, and nights at multiple terminals, with schedules potentially provided on short notice. Work may involve extreme hot or cold outdoor temperatures, dusty and noisy conditions, and hazards associated with fast-moving equipment. Driving is required for 20% of the work. The position pays $25.00–$55.00 per hour. Compensation may vary based on geographic market, related experience, skill set, and other relevant factors.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; equivalent management experience may be considered.
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
- Current CPR certification.
- Working knowledge of terminal operations, cargo stowage and stability, and local union dispatching rules.
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
- Familiarity with computerized terminal operating systems.
- Knowledge of applicable safety and accident-prevention codes and regulations.
- Ability to direct a large, diverse workforce in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills under time pressure.
- Ability to plan and organize work across varied hours, shifts, and days.
- Effective communication with union workforce, management, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work rotating day, evening, and night shifts at multiple terminals, potentially on short notice.
- Ability to work in extreme outdoor temperatures, dusty conditions, and occasionally high noise levels, and in environments where fast-moving equipment may create hazards for people unable to see or hear it.
- Ability to drive 20%.
Nice To Haves
- Preferably 3 years managing union labor in a comparable environment.
Responsibilities
- Exercise independent judgment and management authority over hiring, assignment, direction, evaluation, discipline, and termination of assigned labor personnel in accordance with company policy and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
- Direct and assign work for foremen, supervisory clerks, and other operational personnel based on operational needs and workforce availability.
- Interpret, administer, and enforce applicable collective bargaining agreements in day-to-day operations.
- Investigate workplace incidents, safety violations, and labor complaints; prepare reports and recommendations; and escalate matters to senior management as appropriate.
- Determine workforce composition and equipment needs to carry out operational plans safely, efficiently, and within budget.
- Manage labor and equipment deployment throughout the shift, adjusting assignments as conditions change to meet operational commitments.
- Monitor productivity against established standards, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective action.
- Review operational documentation and verify equipment and gear are ready and compliant before operations begin.
- Enforce company policies, terminal operating procedures, regulatory requirements, and safe work practices; remain accountable for assigned personnel's safety.
- Plan, conduct, and document daily safety meetings in coordination with Health, Safety & Environment personnel, and address identified hazards.
- Ensure compliance with HAZMAT, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory requirements; report incidents according to company and regulatory protocols.
- Verify that personnel wear required PPE.
- Promote a respectful, discrimination-free work environment and promptly address workplace concerns or misconduct.
- Coordinate operations among vessel personnel, customers, agents, terminal staff, and labor.
- Support and troubleshoot terminal operating systems and ensure operational data is accurate.
- Complete and submit shift production, payroll, safety, damage, and other required reports by established deadlines.
- Perform additional supervisory and operational duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
