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Superintendent
Charleston, SC
Job Description
$69,504 - 89,500 per year
This role is fully Onsite
1 Immigration Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, and vision insurance. Employees also are covered by basic life and accidental death insurance, short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 28.8 hours worked. Employees may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of paid maternity leave; and up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave. Eligible employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as a retirement plan. Employees may be eligible for discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses and will receive two weeks (ten days) of vacation and 13 paid holidays every year.
This role is fully Onsite
1 Immigration Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
The Superintendent is responsible for directing and coordinating the operations of discharge, load, and departure of assigned transportation, while guaranteeing quality, security, safety and efficiency in accordance with relevant operational and technical parameters. The Superintendent is the first line supervisor of the operations management team and is responsible for the direction and supervision of union labor. The Superintendent is often the only member of management interacting with labor while working a ship and must represent the interests of SSA while supervising the union labor.
- Supervises personnel in proper operating procedures, and counsels, disciplines and/or makes termination decisions as needed to ensure an efficient operation while working within the restrictions of the labor agreement. The Superintendents termination decisions are subject to review by higher management.
- Enforces productivity levels by supervising workers in within the terminal operation and a follow up assessment prior to shift end.
- Plans, holds and documents daily safety meetings.
- Responsible for the compliance under HAZMAT and OSHA Regulations. This would include reporting any incidents to the supervisory immediately.
- Ensure that all required personnel are wearing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as safety vest, safety toe boots, safety glasses and protective hard hat, when applicable.
- Responsible for investigation and reporting damages and liabilities to the appropriate management and authorities.
- Complete damage reports accurately and report & review any incidents and/or issues to appropriate Manager of the operation to understand risk analysis and liability.
- Serves as a key coordinator between all parties, vessels, customers, agents and labor.
- Oversees and ensures that all policies and procedures are being managed efficiently and effectively.
- Visually inspect areas for hazards and bring all inquiries to management.
- May be required to verify all cargo is loaded/discharged efficiently and within regulations.
- Work with Dispatchers and/or Union halls to staff accordingly.
- Partner with management in hiring, discipline and documentation as well as termination process for employees.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
- At least 3 years managing labor preferred.
- Valid Driver's License and CPR certificate required
- Extensive rigging expertise, including load/stress and calculation skills.
- Thorough knowledge or principles of terminal operations
- Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations
- Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage and stability strongly desired.
- Knowledge of local unions dispatching rules.
- Required to observe all safety and health requirements for container terminal environment.
- TWIC card required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Work Environment:
Work Environment:
- Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings and nights.
- Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures of hot and cold, extremely dusty conditions and occasionally, conditions of high levels of noise.
- The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment.
- The ability to drive 10%
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, and vision insurance. Employees also are covered by basic life and accidental death insurance, short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 28.8 hours worked. Employees may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of paid maternity leave; and up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave. Eligible employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as a retirement plan. Employees may be eligible for discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses and will receive two weeks (ten days) of vacation and 13 paid holidays every year.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
3+ years
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