Operations Manager at MORAN TOWING CORPORATION in Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

Moran Towing Corporation ( www.morantug.com ) has an opportunity available for an Operations Manager for Moran Charleston. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position reporting to the General Manager.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager oversees marine and shoreside daily operations. This position is responsible for promoting and ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures and regulatory guidelines. The Operations Manager effectively works in an unsupervised capacity, 'owns' the job, and communicates effectively with corporate departments as well as tug Captains.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED, TO:

Operations

• Schedules and ensures proper manning of tugs.


• Monitors Dispatch assignment of vessels.


• Schedules and monitors required professional enrichment and technical training, both internal and external, for marine and shoreside personnel.


• Ensures all mariner licensing is up to date and valid.


• Trains crews through regularly scheduled Safety Meetings.


• Develops, monitors, reviews, addresses issues, and retains safety training matrix relative to OPPM and ensures compliance with Safety Management System (SMS).


• Reviews tugs through informal inspections for proper documentation and operations in accordance with Company policies and procedures and in preparation for internal and ABS audits. Attends, schedules, and participates with internal and external audits.


• Reviews, monitors, investigates, and follows up when needed with entries into claims database (Origami).


• Reviews, monitors, and follows up when needed with entries into OMS.


• Assists in organizing as well as attends Behavior Based Safety Meetings.


• Assists when directed to recruit and hire crew, including interviewing candidates, background checks, drug testing, and E-Verify.


• Monitors ship docking line usage and keep an inventory as needed.


• Monitors requisitions and purchases by marine and shoreside personnel for cost and safety. Continually searches for efficiencies and implements ways to reduce costs.


• Communicates with potential customers, vessel agents, vendors, regulatory agencies, and with Moran personnel in operational and support functions throughout the Company.


• Evaluates P&L and other financial reports with the General Manager to operate within monthly and annual budgets. Participates when directed in preparing the annual budget.


• Manages the leased pier facility and leased office.


• Other responsibilities as directed by the General Manager.

Engineering

• Reviews with Port Engineer and ensures all Preventative Maintenance tasks that cannot be performed onboard are entered in the repair order system and that training on these tasks is completed.


• Communicates recommendations to the corporate Engineering Team for issues that cannot be addressed by local port engineering staff.


• Monitors engineer training to include orientations and instruction by port engineering staff.


• Assists in scheduling repairs , including coordination with port engineering staff for tug maintenance and repairs through outside vendors as needed.


• Schedules repair periods with the dispatchers to coordinate downtime and minimize service interruptions.


• Ensures proper documentation and entries in OMS when repairs are completed.


• Reviews with Port Technician and ensures that adequate spare parts are available for future repairs.

Accounting and Administration

• Reviews sales invoices through billing system, ensuring accuracy of customer and charges through HELM billing system.


• Receives and reviews Payroll worksheets from tugs and accurately enter worksheet data into Mariner Time & Attendance (MTA) with control totals and checks for accuracy.


• Monitors Accounts Receivable and follows up with customers for collection.


• Monitors and approves Accounts Payable.


• Maintains required documents electronically in UKG and in personnel folders.


• Ensures month-end reporting accurately includes engine hours, number of jobs, and fuel consumption.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2-year college degree; however, relevant work experience will be considered with education.


• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.


• Valid driver's license and Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).


• Proven successful management experience, demonstrated strong leadership skills and decisive decision-making ability.


• Ability to work effectively individually and as a team member.


• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to take initiative, multi-task, interpret data, speak publicly, operate in stressful situations, and make quick decisions.


• Demonstrated good judgment, initiative, and organizational skills.


• Intermediate level Microsoft Office computer skills, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors' degree in transportation or marine engineering.


• Operations experience in the maritime industry.


• USCG licensed Master of Towing Vessels.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE ABILITY TO:

• Board a vessel while moored via barge landing or underway via crew boat and withstand tug motion and high temperature areas for periods of time.


• Cross bulwarks, walk on uneven surfaces, and climb ladders and stairs.


• Stoop, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time using a keyboard and computer screen.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Hours of work are Moran Charleston business hours Monday through Friday, but the incumbent must be available, if required, during off-hours, weekends, and holidays.


• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.

This job description does not cover or contain a complete list of responsibilities or activities. Responsibilities and activities may change, or other responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation


• Career development opportunities


• Team-oriented work environment


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans


• Employee Assistance, Health Advocate, and Wellness Programs


• Generous 401(k) Plan with employer non-elective, matching, and discretionary contributions


• Company paid Financial Advice Program


• Tuition Reimbursement Program


• Paid Vacation based on years of service

Moran Towing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.