Sr Operations Manager - Crane

In the maritime industry, where colossal ships dock, and millions of tons of cargo are moved with precision, it takes teams of dedicated individuals to keep global trade in motion. Working in this dynamic sector means that you play a part in ensuring the pulse of commerce never skips a beat, all while driving the future of supply chain logistics and marine terminal operations. Dive into a career where your talents make an impact and help us steer the future of this vital sector. Every job function in our organization, whether it’s on the docks or behind the scenes in administrative roles, finance, payroll, or IT, has a significant impact on the national economy and critical supply chain operations. Where the pulse of global trade meets the precision of maritime excellence, at Ports America, we don’t just move cargo; we drive the nation’s economic engine! The Sr. Operations Manager - Crane will provide leadership and supervision for the staff handling all repairs for STS Crane Maintenance and Operations. This position ensures high communication of all crane related events, including planned maintenance, breakdowns, and readiness status between Crane Mechanic Union Labor and PNCT’s Marine Ops and Planning Departments. The Sr. Operations Manager must pro-actively identify priorities and execute solutions with a high level of responsiveness and sense of urgency. Essential Duties : Ensures that the maintenance and repair of cranes are done in a timely and cost effective manner, with consideration given to quality and longer duration of equipment. Supervising the maintenance and repair of all quay cranes, spreaders, and its supporting equipment and parts (electrical, electronic and mechanical). Ensure that the equipment is maintained and inspected in compliance with OSHA safety and reliable working condition, in accordance with planned preventive maintenance program and to identify and rectify repetitive problems. Supervise subcontractors work on-site and any major projects; Monitor warranties and ensure claims under warranty are filed. Ensure that breakdowns are corrected promptly and to make sure that follow-up work is undertaken; Use CMMS to document all related equipment statuses, costs, spare part inventories and job planning. Ensures that repair work does not adversely affect the services to the customer (Marine and Planning Departments). Work closely with internal customers (Marine and Planning Departments) and staff providing professional expertise and ensuring customer satisfaction. Labor, Cap Ex and Maintenance Budgets for STS Crane Maintenance Keep operations aware of current equipment availability by regular communications and by issuing reports as directed. Ensure that department ILA and management team members work effectively and efficiently as a team and with the Operations group to ensure optimum equipment availability; Hold daily meetings with labor to ensure proper planning and prioritization of tasks are met and follows labor contract requirements with respect to union personnel. Liaise with planning for the scheduling of maintenance program and to provide feedback with a goal to continual improvement. Recommend and develop equipment overall and improvement modification as well as Capex improvements and replacements. Orders spare parts for the department, and assists Procurement in location and pricing of spare parts. Provides supervision and direction for the crane maintenance staff; Offers direction and instructions to subordinate staff, providing regular feedback. Ensures that safety procedures are followed, safety gear is used appropriately, area accident prevention/safety and workers' compensation programs and procedures are implemented. Ensure safety of all equipment and take corrective action where necessary. Follows company management policies and counsels subordinates, up to and including discipline or termination recommendations. Ensures that technical knowledge of staff is updat…

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