Operations Supervisor - Charter

Kirby Inland Marine Lp-posted about 1 year ago
Full-time
Channelview, TX
Water Transportation
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The Charter Operations Supervisor at Kirby Inland Marine is responsible for managing and vetting third-party charter companies, specifically those designated as Category C in the Kirby Safety Management System (SMS). This role involves developing relationships with charter company management, evaluating vessel performance, conducting safety audits, and responding to incidents. The supervisor will also coordinate repair plans, maintain compliance with safety standards, and ensure effective communication with various stakeholders.

  • Develop relationships with the assigned Charter Owner Company management and understand their SMS and culture.
  • Evaluate the performance of vessels in the assigned fleet, and develop plans with the management of the owning company to improve performance.
  • Influence the performance of assigned companies and vessels through quarterly evaluation meetings, targeting areas needing improvement and developing initiatives to impact those areas.
  • Visit vessels to conduct Safety Meetings with the crews, conduct Vessel Safety and Quality Audits, update software on Kirby computers, and complete workplace safety observations.
  • Coordinate with owners to develop repair plans and schedules, to be communicated to Kirby traffic.
  • Develop relationships with third-party fleets and horsepower providers.
  • Respond to incidents and serve as the on-scene incident commander as assigned.
  • Investigate incidents involving vessels with the individual assigned fleet, looking for systemic improvements that will impact the entire vessel operations within Kirby and communicate those initiatives through the MOC and procedure change processes.
  • Manage the vetting of the Category C companies, including the administration of the annual questionnaire and follow-up meetings, conducting office visits and audits on each vessel every three years, and completing vessel audits.
  • Coordinate with the company to complete and approve investigations following incidents.
  • Develop an audit plan to ensure the required audits, visits, and questionnaires remain current and are kept up to date.
  • Influence the performance of Category C companies through the sharing of best practices during audits, visits, and investigations.
  • Coordinate with the Kirby Insurance Coordinator to maintain the required Certificates of Insurance (COIs).
  • Populate and maintain data within the tracking database to clearly communicate the status of each company.
  • Complete initial research and establish contact with potential new companies, as assigned, based on need and location.
  • Participate in monthly and quarterly meetings, including presentations to the group.
  • Participate in committees as assigned.
  • Maintain a safety focus, exhibiting Stop Work Responsibility when needed.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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