General Foreman - Alabama, Mobile

The announced job offer is made public by the firm: Norton Lilly and it was included in jobs list the date of: 2022-10-22 in the website greenenergyjobsonline.com.

It is announced that they have a job offer at the category of Construction and the jobs location is in the state of Alabama at the city Mobile, in the country US - at this current ZipCode: 36601

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Southern Cargo Handling (SCH) along with Norton Lilly International (NLI) is seeking a General Foremen located in Mobile, AL.

Position is full-time, salary, company auto, annual bonus earnings, and benefits. More info on SCH can be found at

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the General Foreman is responsible for the daily stevedoring operations. Responsibilities also include but not limited to port vessel operation, customer relations, employee management, ensuring safety policies, facility security plan and procedures are adhered to by all employees, and at the same time productivity targets are achieved allowing for on-time handling of cargo with quality and low cost. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Communicate daily with principals/customers, Port Authority, labor companies, third-party vendors, and appropriate government authorities.
• Daily interactions with clients and continuous project management.
• Involved in day-to-day SCH standard operations.
• Manage terminal and cargo operations.
• Participate and take active role in Operating procedure, present and future.
• Participate in site visit of potential job opportunities.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment that complies with environmental guidelines and policies.
• Stay compliant with all regulatory bodies as it applies to the work that is being completed and with all safety rules and policies.
• Manage employees/labor force: Recommending, hiring, firing, and supervising employees including scheduling, approving, or disapproving timecards.
• Supervisor labor, direct and third-party labor pool.
• Monitors and enforces Safety Policies and Procedures with Operation and General Managers as well as labor pool.
• Utilize proper PPE.
• This position may involve travel to multiple locations.
• Not all aspects of the job are covered by the descriptions, other duties may be required.
• Position may change as the industry and technology evolve.

Requirements:

• High School diploma and / or GED required.
• College Courses a plus.
• 2-4 years of experience as a Working Foreman / Supervisor in stevedoring, rail and / or maritime industry required.
• Previous management experience required.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, forklift certification a plus
• In depth knowledge and understanding of bulk cargo, break bulk, and cargo management and labor relations; including third parties considered a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written and presentation.
• Organizational and time management skills - multi-tasking and prioritizing, planning work activities efficiently to meet deadlines and high-level goals.
• Good Influencing, Conflict Resolution and Negotiation skills.
• Works together with others in the business unit to achieve results, fosters teamwork.
• Customer / Solutions focused.
• Proven ability to deliver under pressure.
• Working knowledge of MS office products and ability to quickly adapt to software.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license with acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).

• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) highly preferred but must be able to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to obtain a Port Authority Card within 30 days of hire.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including days, nights, weekends, and some holidays with travel to and from the marine vessel while in Port.

• Must be able to provide and maintain automobile insurance according to state laws.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time in the Gulf Coast area.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Job involves frequent and extensive walking, lifting, climbing, stooping, bending, and jumping.
• Frequent walking and standing
• Frequent climbing (gangway) up to heights of six feet or more
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions
• Frequent and proper lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Works outside in conditions of both hot and cold temperatures as well as inside in an office environment. Must be able to crouch and stoop to get into areas with restricted headroom, to climb ladders and to lift and carry 50 lbs. Exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels and potentially hazardous equipment. Long hours, ability to travel, weekend duties and 24-hour "on-call" status are essential job requirements. Must comply with all work rules, including those that pertain to safety and health.

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