Marine Team Lead

T. Parker Host•Avondale, LA

About The Position

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

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 load-test 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