Supervisor

Pangaea Logistics Solutions•Gibsonton, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

In this position, the Supervisor will supervise and coordinate all workers engaged in the stevedoring operations for loading and discharging of dry-bulk and break-bulk cargo. In addition, will serve as a liaison between the agency and terminal operations departments to ensure flawless customer service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or HS diploma / GED and 5+ years’ experience in marine terminal operations including employee supervision.
Experience in containers, dry-bulk and breakbulk cargo terminal operations
Computer literate (TOS) a plus.
Ability to respond to issues quickly, safely, and effectively in a fast-paced, stressful operating environment.
Self-starter with strong leadership, communication, analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
Valid driver’s license and TWIC or ability to obtain a TWIC required.

Responsibilities

Advocates for proper safety through communication, administration, and compliance with all safety, operating, environmental and business procedures/standards, policies and management directives.
Monthly meetings with key stevedores
Oversee gang structuring and ensure efficiency
Safety meetings before every shift
Observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
Work closely with terminal employees to ensure product transfers are completed in a safe and timely manner.
Develops skills of workers to stimulate a stronger/safer labor force.
Promotes teamwork and communication throughout the stevedoring operation.
Strengthens local ties and works with federal, state and local officials in a professional manner.
Work with other Host employees on projects related to Terminal Operations and business growth strategies.
Establish and grow new relationships constantly.
Studies stow plans to define sequence of loading operations, taking into consideration cargo space available, shipping instructions, and knowledge of cargo stowage.
Calculates number of hours, personnel, and equipment required for loading or unloading ship - places order for personnel and equipment.
Inspects gear certificates of ship’s cargo handling gear to make sure they meet safety regulations, and that cargo will not exceed specified load capacity.
Inspects dock areas to make sure safety regulations are being observed.
Supervises workers engaged in checking and loading cargo to make sure that cargo is loaded in specified sequence in accordance with shipping instructions.
Prepares report of stevedoring activities such as time, hours, personnel, cargo handling gear used, and submits report to respective department.
Perform other duties as assigned.