Supervisor Operations - Bulk Marine Terminal

Kinder Morgan•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Supervisor Operations oversees bulk handling operations at a marine terminal, including a rail car unloading facility and ship loading and unloading terminal. The role assists the Manager Ops Terminal with day-to-day operations and provides overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of up to approximately 30 employees. It is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of bulk cargoes and for carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. The supervisor assigns and directs work, trains and develops employees, appraises performance, addresses complaints, resolves problems, and supports equipment maintenance and repair. The role also monitors operational procedures and safety compliance, coordinates staffing and work procedures to meet production schedules, recommends improvements, manages spare-parts procurement, and maintains payroll and overtime documentation. The position requires understanding the environmental impacts of dry bulk handling operations and may involve after-hours callouts and rotating weekend duty. Kinder Morgan is an energy infrastructure company operating in North America. The company states that it is committed to providing energy transportation and storage services safely, efficiently, and in an environmentally responsible manner. It is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or two to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Understanding of bulk handling operations and equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and other general Office Suite products.
Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas, proposals, and results to business-segment leaders and internal and external customers.
Ability to organize and prioritize daily work, track and manage large projects through completion, and maintain confidentiality as necessary.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work with minimal direct supervision.
Ability to work on a team, take direction from supervisors, prioritize work schedules, attend to detail, follow work rules, and adhere to established schedules.
General understanding of how corporate policies, procedures, practices, and processes relate to the material-handling business segment, associated business units, and internal and external customers.
Experience developing, implementing, and managing operating budgets.
Ability to establish expectations in employee-employer relationships.
Leadership, communication, motivation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage projects involving people with varied disciplines, backgrounds, and experience levels.
Must possess or obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Must pass and complete safety training or certification required by customers for work at their facilities and by Kinder Morgan.
Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
Ability to accept after-hours callouts and rotating weekend duty.

Responsibilities

Supervise employees and assign tasks related to commodity movement and maintenance of handling equipment and facilities.
Follow and enforce Kinder Morgan rules and procedures for safe and efficient operation of bulk handling equipment, and observe employee compliance with safety requirements.
Ensure new employees receive training for their assigned tasks; train and develop subordinates in dry bulk unloading and loading operations.
Communicate knowledge of bulk movement and bulk material handling operations.
Work with electrical and maintenance crews on electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of conveyor machinery.
Assist workers in diagnosing machinery and equipment malfunctions.
Control spare-parts inventory and prepare requisitions and purchases in accordance with company procurement policies.
Review production schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements; establish or adjust procedures to meet schedules.
Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product-handling quality.
Understand the environmental impacts of dry bulk handling operations.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist employees in resolving them.
Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers toward work goals.
Maintain payroll and overtime documentation and coordinate with the Administrative Assistant on employee time records and weekly timesheet issues.
Plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems.