Assistant Manager of Marine Operations

Ergon Marine Industrial Supply in Wood River, IL, is seeking a full-time Assistant Manager of Marine Operations to join our team.

The Assistant Manager of Marine Operations is responsible for monitoring, supporting and developing marine operations at EMIS Wood River, IL.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 5 years of successful leadership experience
• Ability to work independently, good communication, organization and coordination skills
• Good people skills with the ability to delegate job duties among vessels and crews
• 24-hour Hazmat and Hazwoper training
• Must be in possession of or obtain a valid TWIC card (Transportation Workers Identification Credential)
• Must be able to obtain a Tankerman License
• Must be able to obtain a Mariner's license for Crew Boat

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist management in effective cost reductions of daily operations
• Support management in establishing and enforcing EMIS and corporate policy
• Establish and maintain a solid customer base for sales of marine services: fuel, fleeting, groceries, and marine supplies
• Emergency and Spill Response and Environmental – First Alternate Qualified Individual (QI)
• Maintain proper training requirements and awareness of responsibilities to be deemed as EMIS QI
• Support Operations Manager and Compliance Manager in supervising pilots, tankerman, deckhands, and boat maintenance personnel
• Support EMIS business development and growth
• Support managers and supervisors in all EMIS departments
• Monitor logs from EMIS vessels for repairs needed
• Assist with recruiting and hiring qualified individuals for EMIS
• Schedule marine crews, monitor schedule and coordinate any changes
• Process weekly payroll for all hourly positions
• Maintain U. S, Coast Guard documentation and inspections for all EMIS vessels and barges
• Primary requisitioner for supplies of EMIS vessels and barges
• Responsible for the operation of the crew boats
• Required to be on-call as needed for management engagement with staff and customers
• Coordinate EMIS barge diesel fuel loading with Fuel Sales Team
• Required to be on call at all times regarding security, U. S. Coast Guard issues, or emergency situations that may arise at EMIS Memphis and Vicksburg facility
• Ensure all regulatory, security and safety codes are followed

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of SAP for inventory, invoicing, and order management

Why Ergon Inc.?

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance

At Ergon Inc., we live by our core values:

• Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
• Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're the experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
• Purposeful Growth: We believe employee growth and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has always reinvested tremendously back into the business, but not just growing for the sake of growing, but growing in a careful and strategic way.
• Respectful Relationships: And together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance and diversity of ideas and of people. Our differences make us stronger. And we're united by our shared values, always forging respectful relationships.

 

Come and join the Ergon team!

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Assisstant Manager of Marine Operations

Location: Wood River, IL