Operations Supervisor

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 of tank barge operations and Kirby tank barge equipment.
  
  

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Prior experience with parts/inventory computer system required.

Physical Activities & Requirements:

Standard Office Criteria

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the position, location, and/or customer.

Working Conditions:

Will work 12-hour shifts, rotating 7 days on and 7 days off.