Terminal Operations Superintendent

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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. Ourატი team of dedicated and talented employees consistently deliver exceptional results for our customers and the communities in which we serve.

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This Terminal Operations Superintendent oversees all CVS and Terminal Operations to ensure cargo is moved safely and efficiently in a manner that meets productivity, cost, and schedule objectives. May be assigned to CVS, CY, or Proc. Team, or other related departments, to provide support and relief coverage during peak operations and relief coverage to maintain safety, productivity, and efficiency.

• Manage and direct terminal activities in Honolulu to ensure efficient receipt and delivery of cargo to ensure freight is available when the customers want it. Communicate effectively with other departments to meet operational demands.
• Understand and administer the collective bargaining agreements for labor and supervisor. Provide consistent, fair, and impartial disciplinary action and promotion recommendations in accordance with the agreements. Adjust grievances (up to the 2nd Step) and resolve disputes as needed.
• Continuously monitor the work area to ensure compliance to Company, State, Federal, and Maritime safety regulations in order to maintain a safe working area. Respond pro-actively to accident and damage reports to recommend changes or enforce procedures including root cause analyses as needed. Pay particular attention to equipment damage and take steps to reduce damage and unsafe practices.
• Hire, train, and motivate a competent workforce. Execute training and review programs for Container Vessel Stevedoring staff to improve performance of staff and productivity. Monitor staff progress and provide feedback on performance. Enforce discipline and consistency in contract interpretation, work rules and agreements, and labor relations.
• Utilize Matson computer software programs to ensure that accurate information is obtained from and transferred to latter level to promote efficient container handling. Recommend changes to the systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the terminal operations.
• Ensure safe and efficient terminal operations that maintains vessel schedule integrity, yields productive gate turn times, permits a rapid flow of cargo and empty consist to and from the vessel, maximizes equipment accessibility and utilization, and expedites cargo for customer availability. Able to provide innovative container yard layout solutions to accommodate yard density and chassis equipment availability based on changing vessel, barge, and yard conditions.
• Familiar with hazmat shipment regulations and vessel Dangerous Cargo Manifest (DCM) computer files and documentation to ensure compliance.

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.

• Proficiency with personal computers including Microsoft Office, and ability to learn Matson’s internal software programs (TOS/N4, SPARCS, Vinsight, GEMS and others as appropriate).
• Possess excellent interpersonal,…