Terminal Superintendent

Job Description

Description

As one of the first ports in the state of Washington, the Port of Longview has long prided itself on a hard-working labor force with deep roots in the state’s blue-collar industries. The Port works for the community as an economic driver for a variety of industries and businesses within Longview and the surrounding area. We create jobs, support local programs, and contribute revenue back into the community to continually improve the quality of life for its residents. In addition, we strive to provide opportunities for professional development and growth within our team.

We are proud to serve our community as  Washington's Working Port !

This position manages the operational activities occurring on Port property. This includes providing supervision at any of the seven Port-operated marine terminals, warehouse complex, yard or rail operations as well as supervising the longshore employees who handle the cargo.

Essential Functions

• Operations (65%) :
• Supervise daily terminal operations including planning, managing and supervising all vessel loading and discharge as well as all yard operations.
• Supervise daily rail operations including planning, managing and supervising all incoming and outgoing trains.
• Coordinate rail placement and movement of rail cars on Port property including supporting bulk operations for Berth 2, Berth 5 and project cargo for Berth 6 and 7.
• Implement policies, procedures, and operating practices to meet the daily demands of the operations department.
• Communicate daily with stakeholders regarding operations including hiring the appropriate manning, planning around other cargo projects and instructing foreman and supervisors on customer and Port expectations.
• Supervise steady workforce including assigning tasks to support the preparation, set up, tear down and clean-up of project not covered in hiring for daily terminal operations.
• Evaluate productivity and efficiency of cargo handling and make recommendations to leadership to improve future cargo handling opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Marine Terminals and other Port staff to plan, develop, and implement methods and procedures to handle new cargoes, improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor, equipment, and materials.
• Keep abreast of new developments in cargo handling techniques and recommend capital improvements as necessary.
• Administrative (20%) :
• Compile and maintain department records for use in hiring, handling, and supervision of cargo projects including vessel schedules, daily activity and equipment needs, ILWU payroll, billing instructions, and other necessary reports and documentation in connection with the movement of cargo.
• Document cargo damage with both the operations team, Port staff, and customers.
• Compliance (15%) :
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of safety, security and environmental policies and procedures, including without limitation, policies and procedures for the safety and security of Port operations, Port employees, and hired union labor from Local 92, 40, and 21.
• Complete incident report paperwork and file with the appropriate team members.
• Document and report on unsafe working conditions and potential risks to the Safety Manager.

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Supplemental Information

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