Job Description

Weber Marine, L.L.C (a wholly owned subsidiary of Ingram Barge Company ) is looking for an enthusiastic professional to join our Burnside, LA based Operations team, as Manager, M/V Operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing safe and productive operations of motor vessels and the supervision of crew members. The group of vessels assigned to this position may transit several different geographic areas within different river segments and will require you to be nimble.

Our successful candidate will need robust communication skills as they will be interacting with Ingram associates within all levels of our organization, as well as our external clients. If you are a motivated professional that can strategize under pressure while making business decisions, we are excited to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting vessel Wheelhouse managers with safety, productivity, ethical, customer, crew, and operational issues
• Ensuring safety of operations, upkeep of vessels, compliance with all United States Coast Guard and other applicable regulations
• Spending time aboard vessels to maintain efficient operations and capture/implement best practices
• Working directly with the Crew Dispatchers to coordinate crewing of vessels and personnel changes
• Remain updated with USCG rules and regulations
• Working with Maintenance & Repair and crews to ensure that Ingram’s high standard of maintenance and appearance are upheld
• Multi-tasking and changing directions quickly with precise movement
• Coordinating tow size, barge drafts, vessel repairs and vessel turns with customer service
• Working closely with human resources to ensure consistent application of personnel policies
• Ensuring wheelhouse managers are evaluated annually and attend required training
• Supporting advocacy and career advancement for all crew members
• Communicating with governmental regulatory agencies
• Other duties may be assigned or requested, including special projects
• Supporting department activities with regular and prompt attendance

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 4-5 years in the wheelhouse transiting St. Louis to the Gulf required
• USCG Master License, TWIC< FCC, Radar, Medical, First Aid/CPR required
• Strong experience moving heavy tows on LMR and UMR, St. Louis to Gulf required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of associates, including cross communication among departments, while maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Safety certification or the ability to obtain quickly
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Team oriented

Additional Information

Why Work at Ingram?

• A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
• 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 2 floating holiday’s
• 401(K) match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistance programs, Group Legal, & more
• Associate growth and development encouraged through internal training and tuition reimbursement program
• Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community
• Casual Dress Code

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at Recruiting@ingrambarge.com

Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

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