United States

Linden, New Jersey, 7036 United States

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world’s supply chain moving. That’s what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. 

Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco. 

Here’s what you can expect from Watco: 

• Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000

General Purpose

The Supervisor position is a front line leader at our Marine location in Elizabeth, NJ. As a Supervisor you will be

joining a well-established Team at a growing company where you will assist the Terminal Manager in the oversight of

the operation with safety and environment being the highest priorities next to financial stewardship.

Position Description

• Company Values – Supervisor is expected to support and promote the Customer First Foundation Principals.
• Regularly coach Team Members on the importance of these principals and how it relates to each Team
• Member.
• Supervision – Oversee a Team of Bosuns, Crane Operators and Ordinary Seamen. As part of those duties
• they will direct work activities, monitor team member attendance and vacation usage as well as create and
• adhere to a site-wide schedule.
• Customer Focus – Ensure customer satisfaction through operational excellence. Build strong customer
• relationships by actively participating in customer meetings and effective communication/coordination with
• customer at all times.
• Safety – Maintain and develop a culture of safety among all team members. Effectively lead safety briefings
• with Team on relevant topics. Routinely conduct Team Member efficiency testing.
• Training – Conduct and coordinate Team Members training to ensure the training matrix is accurate and up-
• to-date.
• Financial – Expected to be knowledgeable of all key functional areas that drive or have an impact to the
• facility and assets (operational, financial, environmental, etc.)
• Documentation – Complete all applicable documentation and recordkeeping as well as coordination with
• other departments. Participate in routine evaluation of SOPs to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Performance Management – Evaluate Team Members throughout probation period. Regularly coach and
• correct Team Member behavior as needed. Assess disciplinary action consistently and fairly across the board
• and in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Abilities & Requirements

• Must be able to work with and lead a team, give and take direction as well as create and follow work rules, as well as, take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned 
• Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• Ability to work outside majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions
• Flexibility required; ability to work days, nights, weekends when necessary
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Working knowledge of Watco Safety and Operating principles
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Read, write, and communicate in English & understand math for financial analysis.
• Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.
• Proficient in the MS Office Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
• Minimum 2 years supervisory/leadership experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required · Valid driver's license Machine, Tools, Special Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment Used
• Required to wear all Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to uniform, steel toed boots, eye protection, hard hat, gloves, life vest, radio, etc.
• Operate a skid steer, crane, reachstacker, front end loader, man lift, truck, power tools and hand tools.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds alone, twist, climb, etc. Must be able to talk and hear well enough to communicate with all Team Members, vendors, and customers 100% of the time. See below: