Overview
Join Our Team as a Vessel Superintendent! Logistec, an Enstructure company, is seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and results-driven Vessel Superintendent to oversee and coordinate daily vessel and terminal operations. This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced maritime professional who can balance operational efficiency, safety, workforce coordination, and customer expectations in a fast-paced, labor-intensive port environment.
The ideal candidate brings strong operational judgment, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to build productive working relationships with vessel personnel, longshore labor, equipment operators, customers, and terminal leadership. Success in this role requires someone who takes initiative, anticipates operational challenges, makes sound decisions under pressure, and keeps operations moving safely and efficiently.
As a Vessel Superintendent, you will play an integral role in coordinating cargo operations, supporting workforce productivity, maintaining compliance with safety standards, and ensuring daily activities align with operational goals and customer requirements.
If you are a decisive, collaborative leader who thrives in a dynamic maritime environment and takes pride in delivering operational excellence, we encourage you to apply and bring your expertise to our team!
Take this opportunity and come do great things with us!
What do you gain from being part of our Team?
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits and 401K
- Opportunities for career growth and devleopment
Responsibilities
What your day looks like as a Vessel Superintendent:
- Lead and manage daily stevedoring and terminal operations, including cargo handling, vessel loading/unloading, bulk, and equipment utilization.
- Assign, coordinate, and oversee labor and personnel to maintain a safe, efficient, and positive working environment.
- Ensure terminal areas and working spaces are orderly, well-maintained, and operationally ready.
- Prepare and submit operational documentation, logs, and reports accurately and on time.
- Plan and organize vessel and terminal activities to maximize productivity, minimize delays, and ensure seamless cargo flow.
- Clearly communicate standard operating procedures and ensure consistent compliance across the workforce.
- Collaborate with the Customer Service and Logistics teams to coordinate vessel schedules, troubleshoot issues, and ensure accurate and on-time service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental standards and lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and required training initiatives.
Qualifications
To succeed as a Vessel Superintendent you must have:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree or technical training in operations, logistics, transportation, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in cargo handling, stevedoring, terminal operations, maritime operations, or a related industrial environment.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
- Demonstrated leadership ability with a strong commitment to safety, accountability, and leading by example.
- Ability to effectively manage priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, constantly changing operational environment.
- Knowledge of stevedoring operations, cargo handling procedures, warehouse activities, and the safe operation of related equipment; prior supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience supporting health and safety initiatives, with knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build teamwork, collaboration, and positive working relationships.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to complete operational documentation and reports.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexibility to work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on vessel schedules and operational needs.
Why Join Our Team? Join a team that keeps essential maritime operations moving! You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to critical terminal operations, work alongside experienced professionals, and build your skills in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. We value safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement while providing opportunities to grow your career.
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