Superintendent – Tacoma, WA

The Superintendent is responsible for directing and coordinating the operations of loading, unloading and related marine vessel and terminal operations while guaranteeing a safe, efficient and productive operation in accordance with relevant procedures. The Superintendent is the first-line supervisor of the management team and is responsible for the direction and supervision of union labor. The Superintendent is often the only member of management interacting with labor while working on a ship and must represent the interests of SSA as a whole.

• Supervises personnel in proper operating procedures, and counsels, disciplines, and/or makes termination decisions as needed to ensure a safe and efficient operation while working within the restrictions of the labor agreement. The Superintendent’s termination decisions are subject to review by higher management.
• Enforces productivity levels by supervising workers within the operations scope and follows up with assessments prior to shift end.
• This position requires traveling to other ports to work other commodities throughout the company when necessary.
• Plans, holds, and documents daily safety engagement, including safety meetings.
• Responsible for compliance with HAZMAT and OSHA Regulations. This would include reporting any incidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Ensure that all required personnel are wearing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as safety vests, safety toe boots, safety glasses, and protective hard hats, when applicable.
• Responsible for investigating and reporting damages and liabilities to the appropriate management and authorities.
• Complete damage reports accurately and report & review any incidents and/or issues to the appropriate Manager of the operation to understand risk analysis and liability.
• Serves as a key coordinator between all parties, vessels, customers, agents, and labor.
• Oversee and ensure that all policies and procedures are managed efficiently and effectively.
• Visually inspect areas for hazards and bring all inquiries to management.
• May be required to verify that all cargo is loaded/discharged efficiently and within regulations.
• Work with Dispatchers and/or Union halls to staff operations accordingly
• Partner with management in hiring, discipline, and documentation, as well as the termination process for employees.
• Complete and submit payroll in accordance with company procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required to include basic housekeeping, customer relation trips, labor relation meetings, etc.
• This position covers multiple locations with focus on Tacoma, Olympia, Grays Harbor and Port Angeles.
• Requires the ability to work Day, Night and hoot shifts when necessary.
• Other tasks as deemed necessary by the team and management.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma
• Two (2) year degree or equivalent experience working in operations preferred
• Three (3) years of management experience, union labor experience a plus
• Able to maintain a valid driver’s license and TWIC card
• Thorough knowledge of principles of terminal operations
• Experience with computerized operating systems
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage and stability strongly desired
• Required to observe all safety and health requirements.

• Must be able to work in varying shifts, days, evenings, and nights.
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures of hot and cold, extremely dusty conditions, and occasionally, conditions of high levels of noise.
• The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast-moving equipment
• The ability to drive 40%