Job description

JOB DETAILS

Job Title

Container Operations Planner

Department

Operations

Job Location

GT USA Wilmington

Reporting to

Manager, Stevedoring

Responsible for

Planning vessel discharge and container operations

Decision Making Authority

N/A

JOB SUMMARY

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Container Operations Planner manages the planning of both vessel and yard container operations, they are the information center for operations and will be critical to the safe and efficient flow of containers to and from the vessels, warehouse, and gates. Interacts with internal, and external customers, as well as the Chief Mate on board the vessels, to establish and agree to the plan of discharge and destinations of cargo.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate with stevedores, customers, and vessels to ensure vessel plan is followed for loading and discharging cargo to assure safety, reduce costs, and maximize stowage
• Maintain consistent communication with customer planners, vessels, and operations to optimize the needs to ensure optimization for the yard plan.
• Utilizing the yard space, to manage the traffic flow, to ensure the yard is adaptable and effective as possible
• Work closely with warehouse managers to maximize the number of containers scheduled for unloading and re-loading to vessels for departure
• Keep management updated of any operational issues that would impact productivity
• Monitor advance planning activities prior to the vessel docking to ensure safe operations, and coordinate and verify that all labor has been gathered for adequate and efficient operations
• Exceptional time management, due to a fast-moving, changing, demanding work environment
• Able to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Perform other related duties as required

Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment

• Ensures that all health, safety, and security protocols are enforced and observed in all Company’s activities to protect the employees and the public.
• Complies with all applicable laws and relevant industry standards of practice and commits to the continuous improvement of HSSE management practices.
• Provides strong visible commitment, leadership, and personal involvement in health, safety, security, and the environment and makes available the resources necessary to achieve our HSSE objectives.
• Ensures activities and duties are consistent with GT USA Wilmington policies on SQF and FSMA.

MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Educational Background

High School diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred

Technical Qualification / Certification

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card within 90 days of employment
• Knowledge of MS office
• Knowledge of TOS preferred

Related Work Experience

One (1) to Two (3) years of experience in the maritime industry

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED

Core Competency

• Passion for Performance
• Respect each other

Behavioral Competency

• Client Focus
• Acts with integrity
• Decision and Problem Solving
• Developing People

Technical/Functional Competency

• Good written and communication skills
• Good working knowledge of Terminal operations

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Typical Level of Interaction

Select one only

☐ 1: Standard: Typical interaction is to request and provide information. Courtesy, tact, and effectiveness are required.

☒ 2: Advanced: Influence using logic and facts. Communication is important but not critical to the achievement of job objectives.

☐ 3: Expert: Win the hearts and minds, changing the opinion of people, perhaps completing negotiations. Critical in achieving the job objectives.

Primary Audience (Internal)

Identify key parties

__80____% of Time Internal

Level of Audience (Internal)

Typical level of audience

☒ Clerical / Operational

☒ Supervisory / Junior Professional

☒ Middle Management / Seasoned Professional

☐ Senior / Top Management

Primary Audience (External)

Identify key parties

___20___% of Time External

Level of Audience (External)

Typical level of audience

☐ Clerical / Operational

☒ Supervisory / Junior Professional

☒ Middle Management / Seasoned Professional

☐ Senior / Top Management

APPROVALS

Department Head

Human Resources Department

Name

Kyle Bagnell

Tiffany Wiggins, HR Manager

Date

12/28/2022

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,764.45 - $154,177.88 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wilmington, DE 19801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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