Job Description
Job Description
Abacus is seeking a Terminal Operations Supervisor in Sparrows Point, MD. The Supervisor will oversee, and coordinate workers engaged in the warehousing and outside storage yard operations for loading and unloading of break-bulk cargo for vessels, rail, and trucks.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Supervises foremen, operators, and laborers in specific areas
- Familiarity with managing general cargo and break-bulk cargo during warehouse and terminal operations
- Advocates for proper safety through communication, administration, and compliance with all safety, operating, environmental and business procedures / standards, policies, and management directives
Ambassador for the companies Safety Program, SAFE
Monthly meetings with the warehouse teamOversee yard labor and ensure efficiencyLead safety meetings before every shiftObserve safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.Key contributor while managing rail loadingIn depth knowledge of storage and warehousing operations (inventory management, FIFO, LIFO, etc.)General understanding of over-the-road truck gate and scale operationsWork closely with terminal employees to ensure product transfers are completed in a safe and timely mannerCoordinate daily warehouse and yard activities at the direction of the Operations ManagerAttention to detail throughout the operation (putting cargo into storage, counting inventory, customer specific loadout requirements, etc.)Develops skills of other workers to stimulate a stronger and safer labor forcePromote teamwork and communication throughout the warehousing operationWork with other employees on projects related to warehouse operations and business growth strategiesSupervises workers engaged in checking and loading cargo to make sure that cargo is loaded accurately and in specified sequence in accordance with shipping instructionsPrepares report of warehousing activities such as time, hours, personnel, cargo handling gear used, and submits report to respective departmentPerform other duties as assignedEducation, Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Abilities Required