Supervisor

Description

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Company: Pangaea Logistics Solutions

Reports To: Manger I, Terminal Operations

Supervises: Foreman, Operators and Laborers in specific areas

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pangaea Logistics Solutions is a global maritime logistics company with a strong legacy of delivering reliable, high-quality service as both vessel operators and logistics partners. We leverage our extensive fleet, world-class team, integrated supply chain capabilities, and data-driven strategies to support a wide range of cargo needs across the globe.

Pangaea’s commitment to customized logistics solutions and deep industry expertise has fueled our continued expansion. With operations spanning strategic ports and terminals along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and across international markets, we are positioned to deliver value through innovative, efficient, and principled service—driven by insight, experience, and operational excellence

Position Summary: In this position, the Supervisor will supervise and coordinate all workers engaged in the stevedoring operations for loading and discharging of dry-bulk and break-bulk cargo. In addition, will serve as a liaison between the agency and terminal operations departments to ensure flawless customer service.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Advocates for proper safety through communication, administration, and compliance with all safety, operating, environmental and business procedures/standards, policies and management directives.
• Monthly meetings with key stevedores
• Oversee gang structuring and ensure efficiency
• Safety meetings before every shift
• Observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Work closely with terminal employees to ensure product transfers are completed in a safe and timely manner.
• Develops skills of workers to stimulate a stronger/safer labor force.
• Promotes teamwork and communication throughout the stevedoring operation.
• Strengthens local ties and works with federal, state and local officials in a professional manner.
• Work with other Host employees on projects related to Terminal Operations and business growth strategies.
• Establish and grow new relationships constantly.
• Studies stow plans to define sequence of loading operations, taking into consideration cargo space available, shipping instructions, and knowledge of cargo stowage.
• Calculates number of hours, personnel, and equipment required for loading or unloading ship - places order for personnel and equipment.
• Inspects gear certificates of ship’s cargo handling gear to make sure they meet safety regulations, and that cargo will not exceed specified load capacity.
• Inspects dock areas to make sure safety regulations are being observed.
• Supervises workers engaged in checking and loading cargo to make sure that cargo is loaded in specified sequence in accordance with shipping instructions.
• Prepares report of stevedoring activities such as time, hours, personnel, cargo handling gear used, and submits report to respective department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or HS diploma / GED and 5+ years’ experience in marine terminal operations including employee supervision.
• Experience in containers, dry-bulk and breakbulk cargo terminal operations
• Computer literate (TOS) a plus.
• Ability to respond to issues quickly, safely, and effectively in a fast-paced, stressful operating environment.
• Self- starter with strong leadership, communication, analytical, decision making and problem- solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and TWIC or ability to obtain a TWIC required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must meet “fit for duty” requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)
• The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces.
• Must be physically fit enough to pull heavy lines/hoses, lift, carry heavy items, climb onto barges and up and down ladders.
• Must be able to work in difficult conditions with exposure to all weather conditions (rain, ice, snow, wind, heat, etc.)
• Must be comfortable working aboard boats using heavy lines, winches, and mechanical tools for repairs.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work at protected heights up to 160 feet.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.