Shift Lead Westwego, LA

Position Summary
The Shift Lead is responsible for providing frontline leadership and coordinating all stevedoring vessel barge fleet and terminal operations during an assigned shift. This position oversees the safe efficient and productive execution of daily operations while ensuring compliance with company policies environmental standards and all applicable OSHA and maritime regulations.

Serving as the primary operational leader during the assigned shift the Shift Lead coordinates personnel equipment cargo handling activities and terminal operations to support business objectives and operational continuity. This position works closely with Operations leadership to promote a culture of safety accountability teamwork and continuous improvement while ensuring employees have the direction and resources necessary to perform their work safely and effectively.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Shift Lead is responsible for leading daily stevedoring and terminal operations while ensuring work is completed safely efficiently and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This position provides frontline leadership to operational crews while coordinating manpower equipment vessel activities and shift operations to support business objectives.

Leadership & Operational Coordination
Provide day-to-day leadership and coordinate shift operations to ensure safe efficient and productive terminal activities.

Receive turnover briefings and review operational status priorities manpower requirements and equipment availability to ensure operational continuity.
Coordinate vessel scheduling berth assignments cargo movement fleet activities and daily operational priorities.
Assign work responsibilities conduct safety meetings and work briefings and monitor crew productivity and work quality.
Coach mentor and provide ongoing direction and feedback to employees while fostering a positive professional and accountable work environment.
Identify operational risks resolve personnel concerns appropriately and communicate operational updates to leadership and shift personnel.
Maintain effective communication through operational reports shift summaries time record verification HELM work order approvals and monitoring operational alerts.
Safety Compliance & Equipment Management
Promote a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with company standards regulatory requirements and efficient operation of terminal equipment and facilities.

Promote a zero-incident culture by enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Safe Work Practices (SWPs) Essential Safe Life Practices (ESLP) OSHA regulations and applicable maritime requirements.
Conduct safety and operational inspections lead emergency response activities investigate incidents and participate in corrective action efforts.
Verify operational readiness of vessels barges equipment and cargo handling operations prior to beginning work activities.

Coordinate loading unloading fleet movements and barge inspections to ensure safe and efficient marine operations.
Complete and approve HELM inspections coordinate preventative maintenance activities report equipment downtime and verify repairs before returning equipment to service.
Maintain clean organized and environmentally responsible work areas while supporting housekeeping standards and environmental stewardship initiatives.
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Leadership Competencies
Successful candidates will demonstrate strong leadership sound decision-making and the ability to effectively direct terminal operations in a fast-paced marine environment. The Shift Lead is expected to build trust through consistent leadership while fostering a positive team-oriented culture centered on safety accountability and continuous improvement.
Key competencies include:

Lead motivate coach and develop operational teams while promoting accountability and employee engagement.
Make timely informed operational decisions while effectively organizing and prioritizing multiple responsibilities.
Communicate professionally and effectively with employees leadership contractors customers and business partners.
Demonstrate strong time management problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Lead by example while promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Adapt to changing operational priorities while maintaining focus on safety productivity customer service and operational efficiency.
Build collaborative relationships across crews departments and leadership teams to support operational success.
Exercise sound judgment and professionalism when addressing operational and personnel matters.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Lift up to 35 pounds.
Walk stand bend kneel climb ladders gangways barges and marine equipment and work on uneven surfaces for extended periods.
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions including heat cold rain wind and humidity.
Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Regularly work in an active marine and terminal environment with exposure to vessels barges moving equipment heavy machinery dust noise and other industrial conditions.
Work rotating shifts weekends holidays overtime and respond to operational issues or emergencies as business needs require.
Performance Expectations
Success in this position is measured by the ability to provide effective frontline leadership while maintaining safe productive and efficient terminal operations. Performance is evaluated through:

Maintaining a strong safety culture and commitment to incident prevention.
Achieving operational productivity and customer service objectives.
Maximizing equipment uptime through effective coordination and maintenance oversight.
Ensuring accurate operational documentation and timely communication.
Building engaged accountable and high-performing teams that support safe reliable and efficient marine operations.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of five (5) years of marine or stevedoring experience preferred.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Computer proficiency including HELM and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Required Qualifications



Performance Expectations
Minimum of five (5) years of marine or stevedoring experience preferred.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Computer proficiency including HELM and Microsoft Office is preferred.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.



Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

The pay for this position is expected to be:

$40.28/hr.