Assistant Superintendent - Logistics

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions Determines work priorities; schedules rail, barge, and truck unloads/loads to ensure the most beneficial use of labor and facility equipment. Works with corporate logistics, commercial traders, barge lines and railroads on a daily basis to set priorities and communicate facility requirements Sets vessel hours of operation and schedules appropriate labor for LD Employees, ILWU, RLN, Teamsters, Stevedores, and Federal Grain Inspection Service staff. Communicates with Stevedores and vessel agents to establish daily plan Acts as conduit/coordinator between General Superintendent, SHE Manager, Maintenance Superintendent, Logistics, and Control Room so that smooth, efficient, and productive communications are created and maintained. Communicates and delegates tasks and directives from the General Superintendent to the Facility Staff Manages and reviews vessel and rail demurrage and dispatch accounts Monitors and prioritizes elevator grain quality and inventory position. Communicates information to and from Shift Supervisors, grain buyers and Kansas City logistics. Trains and assist Shift Supervisors in all aspects of facility operations Monitors grain condition and communicates with the superintendent/ traders if certain stocks need to be moved Additional Responsibilities Fills in for Shift Supervisors as needed Acts as Elevator Superintendent when superintendent is absent. Assists in the compliance of safety, corporate and environmental programs. Assists in the development and maintenance of budgets for the facility Company Conformance StatementsIn the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates, and the general public.Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.