Job Description

Fleet Manager - Wickliffe, KY

ARTCO is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee tugboat and barge fleet operations at our Wickliffe, KY fleeting location. This role is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient day-to-day management of fleet operations, vessel personnel, and barge conditions while supporting operational excellence across ARTCO’s inland river transportation network. The Fleet Manager serves as a key operational leader, working closely with vessel crews, Captains, dispatch, maintenance teams, and leadership to ensure safe execution of fleet activities while maintaining compliance with company policies, environmental standards, and USCG regulations.

This position requires strong leadership, maritime operational knowledge, problem-solving ability, and a hands-on approach to supporting both people and operations in a fast-paced river environment.

Position Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership & Fleet Oversight

• 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

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities

• 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

aLeadership & Workforce Development

• 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

Administrative & Business Support

• 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

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Core Competencies

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

Physical Requirements

• 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

Why Join ADM & ARTCO?

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. Through ARTCO, ADM operates one of the largest inland river transportation networks in the United States, helping move critical agricultural and industrial products safely and efficiently throughout the country.

At ARTCO, employees play a direct role in supporting operational excellence, safety, and supply chain reliability while working in a fast-paced maritime environment with opportunities for leadership growth and development.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.

​Hiring Manager- Brock Bailey ​

Recruiter- Bindu Raghu

City

Wickliffe

State

KY - Kentucky

Location Country

United States

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$92,800.00 - $170,700.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus