Operations Manager

Title of Position: Port Operations Manager

Compensation: $100,000-$125,000 annually + discretionary bonuses based on operations performance.

FSLA: Exempt

Location: Greater Detroit Metro

Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, HSA/FSA, and Life Insurance.

Come and join an expanding team! Established in 2021, Detroit Aggregate entered the aggregate business to better serve six (6) company owned ready mix plants situated across the Greater Detroit metro. Over the course of the past 3 years, Detroit Aggregate has grown to a trucking operation and a port operation to oversee the importation of cement and aggregate materials. The port operation has grown to a 35 person operation over the past year! We are continually looking to expand and we are looking for a leader that is ready oversee a constantly expanding operation!

What does Detroit Aggregate offer?

• Top Level Pay and Bonuses: We offer an industry leading compensation package!
• Growth at Hercules Materials: We offer each employee the opportunity to move into any facet of our complex business. We regularly sponsor employees to get certified in different aspects of the concrete and aggregate industry!

So, what does a Port Operations Manager do?

You are the heart of our aggregate operations team:

• Maintains the highest standard of quality and safety in all areas of the dock, which include loading bulker trailers with cement, offloading inbound vessels, and proper warehousing of cement.
• Development of vessel discharge plans, which include briefing port operations supervisors of proper operating processes and procedures.
• Allocating resources properly to ensure a smooth running port operation. Implement key performance metrics and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor and review manpower planning processes, and evaluating team to make sure all responsibilities are met in a timely manner.
• Encourage innovative improvements to better unload vessels and warehouse materials.
• Oversee the compliance of workplace safety and health policies, environmental policies, as well as national, state, and local policies.
• Management and ownership of the cleanliness of the port, dock and warehouse operations.
• This position will report directly to, and work collaboratively, with ownership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing a port operation is highly preferred.
• Experience in aggregate, maritime, port operations or related industry also preferred.
• A college degree highly preferred, particularly in supply chain management, maritime business, nautical studies, or related field.
• An understanding of all aspects of warehousing, material management, and truck/trailer utilization.
• A working mechanical knowledge of all port related equipment.
• Knowledge of production equipment, production processes and maintenance programs.
• A commitment to team concepts, ownership and an outgoing personality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal professionally with all managers, employees, vendors and customers.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Working computer skills.
• May be required to use protective gear and to take other precautions.
• Required to work long hours during peak season
• Able to think analytically and on the spot when problems arise.
• Walk and stand, sit, climb or crawl around and under machines or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and drive a vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiar with WINDOWS (basic applications), Microsoft Office Suite, and basic computer skills
• Working knowledge, or the willingness to learn, of maintenance procedures

Working Conditions:

• Able to work extended hours as needed – Up to 70+ hours per week during the peak season.
• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work at heights; climb stairs, and ladders.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
• Requires shoveling, sweeping and greasing of plant equipment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with employees and other individuals as well as function safely within a warehouse environment and outdoors, exposed to weather and elements.

Hercules Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Detroit, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person