Operations Supervisor

Overview

Schedule, manage, and oversee field personnel and their training requirements to ensure highest quality safety and performance standards.

Responsibilities



* Oversee the management and scheduling of manpower for both internal and external customers


* Manage safety and training requirements to ensure compliance with company, customer, facility, and federal requirements including the following:
+ Annual site-specific training
+ Annual company specific training including Computer Based Training and AWO requirements


* Close coordination with other Kirby departments to meet Kirby and customer requirements


* Manage jobs distributed to vendors and their performances to ensure compliance with Kirby policies and procedures


* Ensure the supervision of the field personnel and that the correct training is provided


* Assist with procedure development and implementation to ensure safe operations


* Complete various projects similar to the following:
+ Incident Investigations
+ Manpower requirement analysis for various operating areas within Kirby Logistics Management


* Manage and distribute supplies for Tankering operations


* Interact with local customer base to ensure their demand needs are met and to resolve any incidents


* Management and oversight of vendor tankermen


* Vet and manage STOLT orders, to ensure product compatibility and the loading constraints on the barge are not exceeded.


* Assist with lightering operations as needed.


* Coordinate manpower requirements and equipment problems with sales, training, traffic, dispatch and M&R.


* Coordinate all activities with LM Lead Operational Supervisors and Operations Manager.


* Conduct Safety Observations and Procedure Audits on LM and third-party employees.


* Respond and investigate all barge incidents on-site immediately.


* Assist LM Tankermen and third party tankermen when necessary.


* Conduct vehicle inspections and ensure maintenance requirements are met.


* All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications



* Organized, detail-oriented and accurate.


* Strong written and verbal communication skills.


* Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Oasis and Oracle).


* Good organizational and time management skills.


* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both Internal as well as External Customers.


* Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment.


* Ability to operate a company motor vehicle.

Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.


* Working knowledge of boat and barge operations including types of personnel.


* Presentation and training skills.

Education/Experience:


* Current MMC with PIC (DL-barge) and/or (LG-barge) endorsement preferred.


* Minimum 3 years’ experience in the marine industry, including thorough working knowledge...