Director Terminal Operations Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

What We Are Looking For
Operations Supervisor
To supervise the assigned shift in the unloading, storage and load out of metal alloys and other bulk commodities in a safe and efficient manner. Supervise the union-represented employees, create and manage the work schedule on a daily basis, assist in supervising the maintenance, observe and train the employees per the KM SQE (safety-quality-environment) program.
MANAGE AS A BUSINESS LEADER
1. Secure and Grow Base Business (Increase service offering to current client base)
2. Identify growth opportunities; execute 1 expansion project per terminal.
3. Manage P&Ls to preserve operating margins and achieve EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation Amortization) Targets
4. Understand profitability of each customer and commodity
5. Participate in developing the facility forecast to achieve 95% accuracy (final week to actual).
6. Develop competition and market understanding and develop business strategy to exploit both
7. Develop and properly manage KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and MOEs (Measurements of Effectiveness)
8. Participate in developing the 72 hour planning cycle (review last 24, confirm current 24, forecast next 48)
ACT AS A RISK MANAGER
1. Identify abnormal safety, environmental and operational issues and mitigate associate risks and mitigate associated risk.
2. Understand facility operational and mechanical limitations and prevent service failures
3. Understand EHS compliance requirements and prevent regulatory exceedance
ENGAGE AS AN EMPLOYEE MOTIVATOR
1. Coach, teach and mentor direct reports to achieve established goals
2. Develop a collaborative work environment which includes employees at all levels
3. Effectively communicate and enforce standards across the workforce
4. Effectively recognize employees for exceeding the standard
5. Identify and address employee issues at the terminal level
6. Identify and develop a plan to change or remove non-performers
What You Will Do
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervises shift operations, maintenance, technical and administrative activities in a manner consistent with safe company operations.
• Supervises the development of terminal personnel including safety, environmental awareness, employee conduct and operational cross-training.
• Assures the utilization of specific controls, procedures and safety criteria for each of the terminal functions.
• Assess and recommend new procedures to reduce costs and improve productivity.
• Understand the operations and has the ability to supervise union employees effectively, safely, and professionally.
• Requires availability to support Terminal Management and assist in managing multiple shifts, including the cement facility that may operate 24 hours 7 days a week during barge-rail-truck operations.
• Requires the ability to supervise and support numerous operations simultaneously including the Process operations - o rebar and other steel unloading and loading, loading and unloading of multiple grain products o salt loading and unloading, loading Frac sand rail cars o other bulk commodities o cement unloading by rail and barge
• Support new business as it arrives.
• Work hours supporting the movement of seasonable commodities which may include weekends and holidays.
• Support the Kinder Morgan SQE culture by demonstrating and leading others to adhere to the 14 points of SQE (Safety Quality and Environment), understanding, engaging and leading by KM's Six Core Principles (1. Safety Will Not Be Compromised 2. Environmentally Compliant and Responsible Operator 3. Ethics and Integrity 4. Commitment to Employees and Resources 5. Customer Service and Fiscal Responsibility 6. Quality Focus), and support our mission to Do the right thing every day.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or equivalent related work experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management.
EXPERIENCE:
• 3 to 5 years of progressively more responsible industry-related experience within production operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience relative to bulk operations including experience with rail loading and unloading, truck loading and unloading, and barge loading and unloading.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical control systems, PLC systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical issues related to the bulk transfer industry.
• Basic understanding of bulk transfer equipment such as grain legs, conveyors, mobile equipment such as cranes, forklifts and medium wheel loaders, and understanding the cement unloading equipment.
• Experience planning work crews including changing priorities in order to support customer needs.
• Prior supervisory experience of a union-represented employee workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others to adhere to Company policies and procedures.
• Experience communicating in-person to staff and supporting team members
• Conducting safety meetings in compliance with company policy in a professional manner.
• Experience with incident investigation, reporting safety near misses , security and environmental incidents.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
• A satisfactory driving record as determined by Kinder Morgan Inc. and a current, valid State driver's license are required.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
• Strong supervision and planning skills in a union environment and with demonstrated ability and practical judgment to handle diverse and/or complex operations problems.
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate self-direction.
• Ability to work with co-workers as a team to accomplish defined goals in a challenging environment. Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to negotiate priorities to support terminal initiatives and achieve business goals.
• Excellent communication skills, both person to person and electronic communication.
• Effective motivational, and coordination skills.
• Excellent math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions).
• Maintain regular dependable attendance and high level of ethical performance and conduct.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and email systems.
• Must demonstrate self-accountability keeping required work schedules, focusing attention on details, and following work rules with minimal supervision.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.
• Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Must be able to wear the standard 5 Points of PPE; examples, but not limited to: (Hard Hat, Safety glasses-Goggles, KM uniform, Gloves, Rain Gear, Steel Toe Boots, personal fall protection, hearing protection, and personal floatation device.)
• Employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying all training requirements as stipulated by local, state or Federal agencies and/or Company policy.
• Physical activities include, but are not limited to: talking, hearing, standing, sitting, walking, climbing ladders and platforms, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, crawling, lifting, pulling, pushing, hand gripping, writing and typing.
• Visual activities include, but are not limited to: Perceiving attributes of objects (densities, temperatures, sizes, shapes, and colors), utilization of schematics, service literature, diagrams, SSPs, policies, etc.
• Hearing activities include, but are not limited to: Acknowledgment of audible safety alarms, emergency communications, personal communications, telephone and radios.
• Personal safety activities include, but are not limited to: Use of protective clothing, PFDs, gloves, hearing protection, respirators, hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes, CPR, first aid.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights in excess of 100' feet off the ground.
• Ability to navigate platforms and uneven surfaces on a frequent basis.
• Ability to perform work over waterways, such as barges.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions including outdoors in extreme cold te
Pay Range
USD $81,500.00 - USD $118,200.00 /Yr.
Why Join Kinder Morgan
Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.
Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.
Kinder Morgan offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.
Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.
For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.