• Job Description

  Req#: DIREC001859

  Job Title: Director of Southern Fleet Operations
  Company: American Commercial Barge Line
  Location: Houston, TX (Channelview)
  Job Type: Full-Time; Salary

  Ready to lead with impact? American Commercial Barge Line is seeking a dynamic Director of Southern Fleet Operations to oversee and elevate our southern-based fleets and facilities. You'll drive operational excellence across fleeting, shifting, shipyard services, and shoreside functions—while steering financial performance and strategic growth. If you're a visionary leader with a passion for maritime operations, this is your opportunity to chart a bold course with an industry leader!

  When you join ACBL…
  
  American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) is one of the largest and most diversified marine transportation companies in the U.S. Our legacy of providing the nation with the most economical, safest, and greenest mode of transportation dates all the way back to 1915, when we began moving coal on the Kentucky River. We offer a wide range of career paths in both operations and support services. Whether you are interested in working on the river or in an office, we are always searching for the best of the best to join our ACBL team.

  What you will be doing... Your IMPACT

  • Ensure regulatory compliance of all assigned locations.
  • Develop, manage, and drive accountability and performance via P&L structure and formal KPIs including but not limited to fleet performance, mainline turn times, fleet utilization, shipyard utilization, and boat efficiency.
  • Optimize company assets by driving continuous improvement and support optimization through expansion or partnerships in each area.
  • Lead and/or partner with the Business Development Team to evaluate, review, and execute opportunities to maximize and grow the operational footprint of the Gulf fleets in-line with the strategy and company goals of ACBL.
  • Direct the work of Team Members and ensure a healthy working environment.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

  What we are looking for...

  You will need to have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 10+ Years of marine industry management experience is required.
  • Operates effectively in a fast-paced environment with high expectations.
  • Commercially-driven management style.
  • Capable of fully learning, understanding, and maximizing the impact of southern fleet operations on the enterprise.
  • Excellent executive-level written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills.
  • Demonstrates poise and self-control, establishes credibility, deals diplomatically with conflict, and instills a sense of trust and confidence in others.
  • Commitment to safety, excellence and high-quality workmanship.
  • A role model of personal and professional integrity

  Even better if you have...

  • A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Maritime Operations, or a related field.

  FLSA Status:

  Exempt

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  This page is established as a resource for the family of ACL. We wanted to provide an opportunity to ACL team members and their families to share, provide each other support and build relationships. Be sure to check out the American Commercial Line...

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