Assistant Vessel Operations Manager
CurrentResponsible for ensuring all daily work assignments are completed properly and safely by the Header/Foremen/Chief Supervisors and hourly union labor.Responsible for directing the Header/Foreman/Chief Supervisors in their daily work assignments to minimize labor cost and maximize terminal efficiency.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 ensuring all equipment needed for the operation is available before the shift start (Top handlers, mules, forklifts, pickup trucks, among others).Responsible for directing the labor working in the grounding operation in order to maximize terminal yard space and improve vessel productivity.Improving overall terminal operations by maximizing labor efficiency and minimizing terminal turn-time.Responsible for the development and execution of operating plans throughout the terminal facility vessel operation.Supervise the vessel loading and discharge directing the Gantry Crane Operator to discharge and load the correct containers into correct positions, following working papers and adhering to the discharge and stowage plans, advising the Vessel Lead of any discrepancies.Maintain the Vessel Activity Report. OEE, TDR, Operations Recap, Shift Brief, Guard Ordering, Stevedore Payroll in addition to monitoring the hourly productivity per gang to provide accurate productivity information to Management.