Assistant Terminal Operations Manager - Big Island

About Us

Matson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific. We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world’s largest trade lane - Asia to the U.S. West Coast. With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.

We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land-based environmental programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska. We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations.

Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. Our team of dedicated and talented employees consistently deliver exceptional results for our customers and the communities in which we serve.

Learn more at matson.com.

About the Role

The Assistant Terminal Operations Manager – Big Island position is responsible for stevedoring and port operations for Hilo and Kawaihae on the island of Hawaii. Directs all stevedoring, yard, auto and barge planning operations to meet or exceed customer expectations while adhering to the overall Company objectives, budgets, and operating standards. Through effective planning and direction, control labor costs while maintaining good labor relations, safety, and morale of personnel.

What you’ll do:

• Manages and directs Island stevedoring activities to ensure the most productive operations possible. Manages execution of plans for operations, which cover barge/vessel discharge and loadback to ensure freight is available when the customer wants it. Communicates effectively with other MTI and MNC departments.
• Sets priorities with respect to operations and manpower to reach goals in an efficient, timely, and cost effective manner in compliance with Company policies and objectives.
• Understands and administers the longshore collective bargaining agreement. Acts independently to provide consistent, fair, and impartial disciplinary action and makes promotional recommendations in accordance with the agreement. Adjusts grievances and resolves disputes. Assists with collective bargaining negotiations.
• Directs manpower callouts, scheduling, and shifting to optimize use of labor and minimize cost in accordance with the Longshore and Wharf Clerk collective bargaining agreements and Company policy. Enforces company policy regarding start and stop time, breaks and lunches
• Continuously monitors the work area to ensure compliance with Company, State and Federal safety regulations in order to maintain a safe working area. Responsible for the enforcement of the Stevedore Industry Committee Substance Abuse Policy Agreement. Investigates incidents involving damage or injury. Responds proactively to accident and damage reports to recommend operational changes or enforce procedures as needed. Pays particular attention to equipment damage and takes steps to reduce damage and correct unsafe practices.
• Hires, trains, and motivates a competent workforce. Monitors staff progress and provides feedback on performance. Completes annual performance appraisals for staff.
• In the absence of the Terminal Manager, or upon request, the Asst. Terminal Operations Manager-Big Island, assumes his/her duties. Performs other special assignments as requested by the Terminal Manager and/or Vice President – MTI Operations.
• In addition to those essential job functions identified above, individuals in this position are also responsible for performing other duties or tasks that may be assigned. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the essential job functions of this position at any time.

You have these skills:

• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people.
• Ability to think ahead and plan.
• Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at a functional level.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong team player.
• Computer proficiency

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