How to hire a ferry terminal supervisor

How to hire a ferry terminal supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step ferry terminal supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a ferry terminal supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new ferry terminal supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a ferry terminal supervisor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A ferry terminal supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, ferry terminal supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of ferry terminal supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Ferry Terminal Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Ferry Terminal Supervisor		$19-31
   Route Manager	A route manager determines strategic routes transport vehicles may take to every destination. A route manager's primary responsibility is to mark the shortest and fastest way to the customer's destination... Show more	$18-31
   Warehouse Lead	Warehouse leads are responsible for supply chain management in distribution centers. Their duties and responsibilities include supervising employees and evaluating their performance, meeting safety regulations, and monitoring deliveries and shipments... Show more	$12-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Standards
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • DOT
   • Terminal Operations
   • Safety Procedures
   • ISO
   • Product Quality
   • Rail Cars
   • Logistics
   • Safety Rules
   • LTL
   • Safety Regulations
   • Hazardous Materials
   • Inventory Control

   Check all skills

   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.
   • Supervise LTL drivers in their daily functions.
   • Conduct employee training sessions on subjects such as OSHA and EPA requirements, employee orientation, quality improvement and computer use.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your ferry terminal supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A ferry terminal supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, ferry terminal supervisors' average salary in louisiana is 30% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level ferry terminal supervisors 39% less than senior-level ferry terminal supervisors.
   • Certifications. A ferry terminal supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a ferry terminal supervisor's salary.

   Average ferry terminal supervisor salary

   $51,632yearly

   $24.82 hourly rate

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   Entry-level ferry terminal supervisor salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

4. Writing a ferry terminal supervisor job description

   A ferry terminal supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a ferry terminal supervisor job description:

   Ferry terminal supervisor job description example

   The Company and the Role:
   
   Lehigh Hanson is North America's leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready mix concrete, and asphalt. We have hundreds of plants and thousands of employees working across the United States and Canada. We are also part of Heidelberg Cement Group, one of the world's largest building materials companies.
   
   The Rail Terminal Supervisor role is based at the Davis, OK Rail Terminal and reports directly to the Assistant Plant Manager. This position is a member of the management team responsible for the daily oversight of the rail terminal. This role is responsible for the management of the terminal to realize the Company's strategic plan distribution objectives.
   
   The Rail Terminal Supervisor is an excellent opportunity for the professional who is looking to grow and develop their career within a dynamic Aggregates leader.
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
   
   What you'll get to do:
   
   • Supervise Terminal Operations including: ensuring quality service to customers and by carriers; maintaining reliability of equipment; and maximizing use of labor to optimize operational efficiency and throughput.
   • Management of company employees, policies and procedures and ensure compliance with same.
   • Instill a focus on the objectives of the Strategic Plan and insure that action plans are developed and implemented to attain targets and objectives.
   • Liaise on-site with any contractor during any terminal retrofit/maintenance by monitoring daily progress and quality of work; focusing on problems and questions and issues and ensuring such are effectively resolved, and building strong working knowledge of equipment and operations.
   • Maintain files for plant equipment, sales, and inventory control reports and records.
   • Coordinate and monitor rail movement with logistics manager and receiving terminals (optimizing usage, monitoring demurrage and assisting in service and maintenance of railcar fleet).
   • Coordinate terminal labor/maintenance work force (scheduling and tracking maintenance, reviewing contract labor payroll documents) and monitor other measures.
   • Oversight of Third Party operations for unloading railcars at the terminal.
   • Manage, maintain, and ensure adherence to applicable legislation, regulations, permits and Company environmental health and safety policies and programs by conducting regular safety inspections.
   • Purchase terminal equipment and supplies as necessary to maintain operations in compliance with the Company's policies, including but not limited to the Purchasing Policy, Contract Compliance Policy and Contract Signing Authority Policy.
   • Assist in developing operating and capital budgets.
   • Other duties and responsibilities as required.
   
   Who we are looking for:
   
   • College degree preferred.
   • 5+ years supervisory or management experience in a materials handling or shipping environment.
   • Knowledge of federal, state and local labor, safety and environmental legislation and regulations.
   • Excellent communication (oral and written) and facilitation skills.
   • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).
   • Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical trouble shooting and equipment maintenance
   • Demonstrated Leadership abilities.
   • Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends, nights, and holidays.
   • College degree preferred.
   
   Benefits & Compensation:
   
   We appreciate that candidates have many questions when considering opportunities, so we want to let you know that we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, some of which is highlighted below.
   • Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
   • Highly competitive benefits programs
   • 401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right ferry terminal supervisor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your ferry terminal supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit ferry terminal supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit ferry terminal supervisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new ferry terminal supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect ferry terminal supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new ferry terminal supervisor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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