Overview:

  • Based in Port Everglades, Florida the Assistant Yard Manager is responsible for leading and providing guidance for ILA yard gangs 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 FIT and ILA employees. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years terminal operations experience.
  • Two Part-Time Positions Available:
    • Position #1: Terminal Yard Operations Management
    • Position #2: Emodal/Gate Management

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for ensuring all daily work assignments are completed properly and safely by the Header/Foremen/Chief Supervisors and hourly union labor you supervise.
  • Responsible for directing the Header/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.
  • Generate, analyze and control operational KPIs.
  • Updates Terminal Yard and Vessel Operations Databases and metrics.
  • Propose, coordinate, evaluate and execute improvement projects.
  • Create and formalized Standard Operational Processes.
  • 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.
  • Expected to use your independent judgment and discretion in making important operational decisions. i.e.: shift an operating unit from task to task in yard 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 turn-time.
  • Responsible for and have the authority and discretion to carry out discipline of the labor you supervise, including hourly-paid union labor working through Header/Foreman/Chief.
  • Expected and required to direct the I.L.A. Header/Foremen/Chief Supervisors to take appropriate action to achieve efficient and safe operations within the terminal facility, including directing the I.L.A. Header/Foremen/Chief Supervisors to warn, replace or discipline rank and file I.L.A. labor as deemed appropriate.
  • 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 working through your direct supervisor.
  • Lead pre operations safety talk and inspect working area for potentially unsafe situations and bring attention to vessel command, yard/vessels managers, and/or Safety Manager, of any of such situation to ensure all FIT Safety Policies are being adhere to.
  • Keep track hourly of the drays, turn time and gate moves. Use independent judgment and discretion if any redistribution of the labor among the different processed should be done.
  • Plan the next day ‘Helpers Tasks’ based on the different activities that they may have (OOG, NCB, USDA, among others).
  • Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor including coverage of Yard Manager.

Requirements:

  • 0-2 years transportation/stevedoring experience preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Military Active Duty/Veteran or First Responder Experience
  • Terminal Operations and Systems Management Experience
  • Works well within a team and a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to acquire a port & TWIC Id.
  • Pass a pre-screening drug test, background check, & participation in random drug testing.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish a Plus

Skills/Knowledge:

  • Microsoft Office Suite Applications
  • Leadership/Personnel Management Experience
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Disciplined & organized
  • Results oriented
  • Proactive

Work Schedule:

  • Friday – Monday (30 hours per week)
  • Ability to work flexible shift hours between 7am – 7pm as yard/gate operational needs require.

Work Environment:

  • Some exposure to extreme weather changes and humidity/moisture relative to atmospheric condition variations.
  • Includes exposure to extreme summer temperatures, as well as rain.
  • Possible exposure to dust, chemicals, gases, fumes, smoke, excessive noise, and/or vibrations.
  • Work generally performed in an office environment. Regular trips to the field are required that includes various hazards and noise exposure.
  • Travel may be required for assignments, meetings, and training.
  • The job also requires availability for rotating on-call schedule, occasional unscheduled callouts, and extended workdays and/or workweeks.
  • Overtime, Weekend and/or Holiday hours may be required. *Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed at any time at the discretion of your supervisor, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
  • Drug Free workplace, employer participation in random drug testing.

Must be currently authorized to work in the US, no visa sponsorship at this time.

Florida International Terminal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

Florida International Terminal is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring an inclusive, accessible recruitment process for all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application and/or participate in the interview process, please contact us.

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