Operations Manager I, II, III

Husky Terminal and Stevedoring, LLC•Tacoma, WA

22d•$80,000 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager I, II, III is responsible for the effective planning, execution, and supervision of terminal operations workforce duties. This includes ensuring efficient, safe, and productive operations for customers, the terminal area, and cargo type. This role is also responsible for the development and achievement of operational and financial goals and objectives, and the development of management peers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Marine Terminal Operations or closely related field.
Obtain and Maintain TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card) issued by the Department of Homeland Security
Valid US Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

BS/BA degree in Marine Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience working in management preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively supervises and directs the work activities of labor, foreman, and other personnel; ensuring performance expectations and customer needs are met.
Develops short-range business plans designed to achieve company goals and objectives while operating within an approved fiscal budget.
Determines the amount of labor needed for each day and ensures labor is ordered appropriately for the assigned Department.
Makes decisions affecting overtime cost and general expenditures and ensures they are made in the best interest of the company and customers.
Determines additional staffing / labor needs and contacts the union hall in advance, ensuring cost-effective staffing and availability.
Ensures payroll accuracy and makes appropriate changes as needed and approves payrolls for the shift supervised.
Identifies areas of cost reduction and leads and supports improvement initiatives.
Actively champions and manages the company’s Safety program, ensuring that all labor and staff comply with accident prevention / safety and workers' compensation programs and procedures, and provides input and solutions.
Works closely with Maintenance & Repair/Terminal Departments to ensure the appropriate equipment allocation meets operational demands.
Maintains positive relations with labor and union officials and ensures that the Collective Bargaining Agreements associated with the workforce are understood and followed.
Counsels, disciplines, and terminates Foremen and Supervisory Clerks when necessary.
Ensures union leadership, foremen, and clerks enforce collective bargaining agreements and work in the best interest of the company.
Advises the Labor Relations team on investigative matters and assists in adjudicating all complaints filed through Labor Relations committees up to arbitration.
Provides regular training and feedback to labor management staff.
Participates in the interviewing and selection process for steady labor and management staff.
Communicates areas of accountability and performance expectations to workforce staff.
Develops, communicates, maintains, and improves operating and administrative procedures (consistent with area procedures and objectives) designed to provide required information and facilitate internal practices.
Ensures that all company policies, procedures, and controls are followed and that required reports are completed accurately, submitted on time to appropriate staff, customers, and other designated personnel, and that appropriate staff and labor have a full understanding of these procedures.
Attends required safety trainings and meetings; follows all safety and health guidelines, standards, practices, policies, and procedures; and actively participates in the Husky’s Emergency Preparedness program and activities.

Benefits

Potential annual discretionary bonus up to 15% of base salary for this role. Annual bonuses are subject to personal and company performance.
Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription insurance or employee can purchase buy-up plans
Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance at two times base salary, with the option to purchase supplemental insurance
No cost short-term and long-term disability
Annual time off and sick time
10 Paid holidays
5 Floating days, prorated in first year depending on hire date
Employee Assistance Program
401K with matching contributions up to 6% of the employee’s eligible earnings
Free onsite parking