What is a ferry terminal supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a ferry terminal supervisor

1. Explore ferry terminal supervisor education requirements

   Most common ferry terminal supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   60.0 %

   Associate

   18.4 %

   High School Diploma

   12.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific ferry terminal supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Standards	23.69%
   Customer Satisfaction	19.42%
   DOT	15.00%
   Terminal Operations	11.15%
   Safety Procedures	10.40%

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3. Complete relevant ferry terminal supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New ferry terminal supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a ferry terminal supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real ferry terminal supervisor resumes.

4. Research ferry terminal supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage strong working relationships between freight forwarders and U.S. Customers brokers.
   • Manage and supervise logistics with multiple vendors ensuring accurate and timely delivery of all vehicles.
   • Maintain PHMSA, OSHA and EPA compliance.
   • Meet strict time limits set by BNSF and FRA.

5. Apply for ferry terminal supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a ferry terminal supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams