Operations Labor Manager

SSA Marine•Port Hueneme, CA

3h•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The 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 role 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 position supervises assigned union labor personnel, including foremen and supervisory clerks. It requires work across rotating shifts and multiple terminals, potentially on short notice, and includes outdoor work in extreme temperatures, dusty conditions, and occasional high noise, as well as driving.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; equivalent management experience is 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.

Nice To Haves

Preferably 3 years managing union labor in a comparable environment.

Responsibilities

Exercises independent judgment and management authority over hiring, assignment, direction, evaluation, discipline, and termination of assigned labor personnel in accordance with company policy and collective bargaining agreements.
Directs and assigns the work of foremen, supervisory clerks, and other operational personnel based on operational requirements and workforce availability.
Interprets, administers, and enforces applicable collective bargaining agreements in day-to-day operations.
Investigates workplace incidents, safety violations, and labor complaints; prepares reports and recommendations; and escalates matters to senior management as appropriate.
Determines workforce composition and equipment needs to execute operational plans safely, efficiently, and within budget.
Manages the deployment of labor and equipment throughout the shift, adjusting assignments as conditions change to meet performance and operational commitments.
Monitors productivity against established standards, identifies performance gaps, and implements corrective action.
Reviews operational documentation and verifies equipment and gear readiness and compliance before operations begin.
Enforces company policy, terminal operating procedures, regulatory requirements, and safe work practices, and is accountable for assigned personnel's safety.
Plans, conducts, and documents daily safety meetings in coordination with Health, Safety & Environment personnel and addresses identified hazards.
Ensures compliance with HAZMAT, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory requirements and reports incidents in accordance with company and regulatory protocols.
Verifies that personnel wear required PPE.
Ensures a respectful, discrimination-free work environment and promptly addresses workplace concerns or misconduct.
Coordinates operations among vessel personnel, customers, agents, terminal staff, and labor.
Supports and troubleshoots terminal operating systems and ensures operational data accuracy.
Completes and submits shift production, payroll, safety, and damage reports within established deadlines.
Performs additional supervisory and operational duties as required.