Assistant Operations Manager - Elizabeth, United States - Randstad USA

Description

job summary:
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

? Responsible for ensuring all daily work assignments are completed properly and safely by the Foremen/Chief Supervisors and hourly union labor you supervise.

? Responsible for directing the foreman/Chief Supervisors in their daily work assignments to minimize labor cost and maximize terminal efficiency.

? Responsible for determining and ordering appropriate labor, including additional labor as you deem necessary and as business needs require.

? Permitted to hire and schedule competent labor and direct the labor workforce in the performance of their daily work assignments.

? Responsible for monitoring the arrival times of all labor, authorizing any necessary overtime, ensuring that labor is properly identified on all payroll records and ensuring that any and all appropriate payroll adjustments are made for labor based on their actual hours of work.

? Responsible for determining necessary terminal equipment requirements and other Managers as you see fit and directing the labor working in the grounding operation in order to maximize terminal yard space, secure required chassis and improve vessel productivity.

? Expected to use your independent judgment and discretion in making important operational decisions. i.e.: shift an operating unit from task to task such as flip line to break bulk, move Transtainers from delivering imports to grounding exports, shift an operating vessel gang from one vessel to another, shift an operating rail unit from discharge to load back and assign or reassign gate clerks between functions. Your decisions should be guided by business needs with the goal of improving overall terminal operations by maximizing labor efficiency and minimizing terminal turntime.

? Responsible for the development and execution of operating plans throughout the terminal facility. ? Responsible for and have the authority and discretion to carry out discipline of the labor you supervise, including Foremen/Chief Supervisors and hourly-paid union labor - you have the authority and are expected to warn, cite, replace or fire labor that is not carrying out assigned work as instructed or in a proper or safe manner.

? Expected and required to direct the I.L.A. Foremen/Chief Supervisors to take appropriate action to achieve efficient and safe operations within the terminal facility, including directing the I.L.A. Foremen/Chief Supervisors to warn, replace or discipline rank and file I.L.A. labor as you deem appropriate.

? Expected to issue appropriate discipline to I.L.A. Foremen/Chief Supervisors whenever necessary. For purposes of administering discipline and warning, citing, replacing and/or firing labor.

? Required to become familiar with and utilize the applicable labor agreements and grievance adjustment procedures.

? Responsible for handling any grievances that are brought to your attention in an expeditious manner, and you should obtain all relevant facts and use independent judgment and discretion in adjusting any grievance.

? You have authority and discretion to determine and implement an appropriate resolution to resolve a grievance, such as hiring additional labor or paying for time in lieu thereof.

? You have the authority to work with another member of the Management Team of any other part of the terminal operation to cooperatively address and resolve the grievance.

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Necessary to perform the requirements of the position: ? Education - Prefer Bachelor degree in related field or Associate degree. Three (3) years transportation/stevedoring experience or equivalent military experience.

? Leadership - managerial, supervisory, team-building, motivating and decision-making skills in order to direct the ILA Labor on a daily basis to achieve operation goals. Is receptive to innovative ideas and suggestions. Thinks strategically and has long term vision.

? Accountability - Achieve short term operational targets by maintaining standards that lead to high performance and execution

? Agility - Ability to modify important changes rapidly

? Collaboration - Ability to work together across boundaries and exchange as well as adapt skills

? Functional Excellence - Broad knowledge in job area or discipline or expertise in specific discipline

DIMENSIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, work at a computer terminal. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work is mostly performed outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have to withstand exposure to outdoor/adverse working conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally noisy.

Must be able to work variable shifts including evenings & weekends.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

? Reports directly to Manager Operations

? No direct reports --- dotted line management of ILA Union Workforce

WORK AND BUSINESS CONTACTS:

? Internal shared & divergent interests

? External shared & divergent interests

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

? Ensure safe working conditions and practices are adhered to.

? Structure tasks and goals and establish efficient courses of action, set priorities, organize information and efficiently execute daily tasks with consideration for company Drive for Zero policy and high productivity through the effective allocation and utilization of equipment and labor.

? Measure, record and analyze performance results against the original plan and follow up with the relevant individuals or departments.

? Ensure adherence to ILA Contracts.

? Participate in Union Grievances.

? Reconcile ILA payrolls.

? Supports company commitment to ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 certification

? Performs other position related duties as specified by management

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

GLOBAL Programs

1. Fundamentals Mod 1 - Intro to Terminals (TRM_MOD1)

2. Fundamentals Mod 2 - Health, Safety and Security for All (TRM_MOD2)

3 Terminals Anti-Corruption (TRM_ANTICORR)

4. Terminals Competition Compliance (Terminal_COMPETITION)

5. Foreign Trade Controls Compliance (E-Learning APMM_FTCC)

6. GIA Fraud Awareness (APM_GIA_FRAUD01_ENGLISH)

7. Terminals Americas Compliance Overview (ELEA TRM_US_COMPLNCE_EN)

- includes- - - Code of Conduct Policy

- includes- - - Anti-Corruption Policy

- includes - - - Competition Law Policy

- includes - - - Foreign Trade Controls Policy

- includes - - - Fraud Policy

- includes - - - Whistleblower Policy

North America Programs

1. Respectful Workplace and Anti-Harassment Training (TRMUS_RESWRKPLC)

2. Terminals Information Security e-Learning (TRM_INFOSEC)

3 Terminals Objective Setting Training 2015 (TRM_GLB_OBJSET)

4. Leading Self to Success (APMT_LEADSELF)

location: Elizabeth, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $ per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:
The Assistant Manager, Operations is responsible for managing and providing training for ILA vessel and yard gangs and stevedoring with the objective of maintaining a safe work environment, maximizing marine, yard and gate productivity, controlling cost and meeting terminal and operational requirements. Assist with the enforcement of the security plan to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations CFR 105. Ensure to continuously strive to improve the service to all customers and provide an environmentally safe working environment for all ELZ and ILA employees.

The essential functions of this role include:

working weekends
qualifications:

Experience level: Manager

Minimum 3 years of experience

Education: Bachelors
skills:

Manager

Plant Management

Plant Management

Maintenance

Maintenance

Maintenance

Power Systems

Operations

Operations

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.