• Lead day-to-day fleeting and vessel operations with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, communication, and operational reliability
• Oversee fleet boat and barge activities to ensure proper fleet organization, movement coordination, and vessel utilization
• Monitor fleet conditions and barge maintenance needs while ensuring issues are addressed proactively and efficiently
• Support vessel housekeeping, engineering, preventative maintenance, and overall vessel readiness
• Partner with Captains and operational leadership to maintain continuity across vessel operations and staffing needs
• Participate in operational planning discussions and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, and operational effectiveness
• Assist with incident response, operational problem-solving, and conflict resolution in dynamic river environments

• Promote and model the ADM Way and ARTCO safety culture through visible leadership and accountability
• Ensure vessels and crews remain compliant with USCG regulations, Subchapter M requirements, environmental policies, and company procedures
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and industry reviews while supporting corrective action follow-up and continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain awareness of changing maritime regulations and operational standards impacting inland river operations
• Reinforce safe work behaviors and ensure crews follow established procedures and best practices
• Assist with investigations, corrective actions, and operational follow-up related to safety or compliance concerns

• Manage vessel staffing needs including hiring, onboarding, workforce planning, scheduling support, and employee development
• Communicate clear expectations around accountability, performance, professionalism, and operational standards
• Conduct employee evaluations and provide coaching, mentoring, and developmental feedback to vessel personnel
• Recommend promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, and dismissals when appropriate
• Build positive working relationships across crews while maintaining operational discipline and accountability
• Foster a team-oriented culture focused on engagement, communication, development, and operational ownership

• Assist Captains with administrative responsibilities and required operational documentation
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications and internal systems to support reporting, planning, compliance tracking, and operational communication
• Participate in strategic operational discussions and decision-making processes
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders across operations, safety, maintenance, recruiting, and leadership teams
• Support workforce planning and operational staffing discussions to maintain adequate crew coverage and operational continuity

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Working knowledge of Subchapter M and inland fleet boat operations
• Current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card required
  • If candidate does not currently possess a TWIC card, application must be completed within 5 days of hire
• Demonstrated history of safe work behavior and commitment to safety policies and procedures
• Ability to lead and manage diverse teams in a dynamic operational environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays as operational needs require

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Maritime Operations, Logistics, or related field preferred
• Previous maritime industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience in logistics, fleet planning, dispatching, or vessel operations preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience within marine or transportation operations preferred

• Leadership & Team Development
• Operational Decision-Making
• Conflict Resolution
• Strategic Thinking
• Safety Leadership
• Communication & Collaboration
• Adaptability & Sense of Urgency
• Workforce Engagement & Coaching
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions including heat, cold, rain, humidity, and dust
• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work near large bodies of water
• Ability to kneel, bend, and move throughout vessels and fleeting areas safely
• Ability to work at heights and within confined spaces when operationally necessary
• Ability to operate computers and keyboards for extended periods

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