Assistant General Manager Stevedoring** **Job Category****:** Operations **Requisition Number****:** ASSIS02080 Showing 1 location **Job Details** **Description** **Ideal Candidate Description:** The successful candidate will be an experienced stevedoring and marine terminal operations professional with expertise across all aspects of the industry including bulk, breakbulk, steel products, and special project cargo. S/he will possess proven leadership skills and be able to effectively communicate across the entire organization, from the longshoremen working at the terminals, to front-line supervision/management, to executive leadership. S/he will also interact extensively with customers and representatives outside the organization. Exceptional communication skills and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction are required. A proven ability to successfully maneuver situations where several strong opinions are at play will be a critical component of this role. S/he must possess sound decision-making skills to benefit both the customer and the Company. **Key Accountabilities:**
Works closely with the business development team on pricing, terms, and conditions for project-related work;
Main point of contact for customer regarding coordination of project personnel;
Communicates customer requirements and expectations to the General Manager, Cargo Services Manager, and the Operational Manager, ensuring these requirements and expectations are met;
Reviews and approves project-related proforma/draft invoices;
Oversees other departments such as cargo services and maintenance;
Fills in as the General Manager during the GMs absence, having certain approval authority. **Candidate Experience:**
5+ years of stevedoring and marine terminal operations experience with a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience;
Bachelor's degree from a Maritime Academy, in Maritime Administration or related field; relevant working experience may be substituted;
Proven experience leading through change, fostering a cooperative work environment, and motivating others to drive continuous improvement;
Decisive individual who possesses both a strategic and operational focus;
Strong leadership demeanor as well as the ability to effectively influence and make recommendations at all levels of the organization;
Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include knowledge of Excel skills;
Required to obtain a TWIC card;
Bi-lingual in English/Spanish preferred;
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, in order to communicate with internal and external customers, at all organizational levels;
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
Proven ability to think logically, excellent analytical, critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills;
Flexible and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
Deadline-driven and provide a quality product/service;
Self-motivated and proactive;
Thrive in a fast-paced environment;
Team player and can-do attitude;
Self-starter and able to complete work with minimal supervision and independently handle daily tasks while also understanding the escalation process for assistance and knowing the limits of his/her authority;
Possesses organizational, project management, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize, be detail oriented, and accurate;
Professional and mature demeanor and attitude;
Project management skills. **Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:**
The employee is continuously required to sit;
The employee is frequently required to stand and walk;
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
Work is performed primarily in an office environment;
Work may involve moderate exposure to inclement weather/elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, airborne particles, smoke, unpleasant odors, toxic or caustic chemicals;
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate;
Local and non-local travel may be required (approximately 10% of the time);
Must be able to work extended hours, weekends or holidays, as needed. **Qualifications** **Skills** **Behaviors** **Required** **Detail Oriented****:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well **Leader****:** Inspires teammates to follow them **:** **Motivations** **:** **Education** **Experience** **Licenses & Certifications** #J-18808-Ljbffr
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Maritime
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