What are the responsibilities and job description for the Container Operations Manager - Northern California position at Matson, Inc.?
Description
Position at Matson Navigation Company, Inc
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. And we work to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in our company, communities and industry through an active social equity program.
Matson is a great place to work, and everyone who works with us becomes part of the Matson ohana or family. Join our team and help us move freight better than anyone.
Learn more at matson.com.
About The Role
The Manager, Northern California Container Operations is primarily responsible for managing all equipment control needs in the Northern California region to include terminal inventory, customer needs and aging in community and on terminal. This position will also be responsible for the efficient repair of equipment on terminal while also identifying areas of concern and budgetary guidelines.
What You’ll Do
At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.
#MI
Matson is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. View our applicant privacy statement: https://www.matson.com/media/Applicant_Privacy_Statement.pdf.
Position at Matson Navigation Company, Inc
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. And we work to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in our company, communities and industry through an active social equity program.
Matson is a great place to work, and everyone who works with us becomes part of the Matson ohana or family. Join our team and help us move freight better than anyone.
Learn more at matson.com.
About The Role
The Manager, Northern California Container Operations is primarily responsible for managing all equipment control needs in the Northern California region to include terminal inventory, customer needs and aging in community and on terminal. This position will also be responsible for the efficient repair of equipment on terminal while also identifying areas of concern and budgetary guidelines.
What You’ll Do
- Manage loaded containers in yard to ensure efficient freight flows and that everything is loaded to the booked vessels.
- Communicate and coordinate freight projections and container updates with both Customer Service and SSAT.
- Manage inbound cargo for expedited availability/ delivery to customer.
- Manage the container, chassis, and gen set inventory levels in the container yard to ensure empty availability.
- Manage aging equipment in yard to ensure accurate terminal inventory.
- Liaison with Equipment control on the leasing, off hiring, and MDA of equipment in the Northern California region.
- Responsible for oversight of terminal equipment repairs to ensure all procedures are being done properly and timley.
- Work closely with Matson Corporate M&R to ensure budgetary compliance for repairs both inside and outside terminal.
- Work with Sales, Truckers, and Customers to minimize aging equipment in the community.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Effective leadership and management skills
- Decision making
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Problem analysis and problem resolution
- Ability to think ahead and plan
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, and Power Point software programs
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
- 5-10 years of experience in a supervisory position, preferably in a union environment
- Transportation industry/container yard experience desirable
At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.
#MI
Matson is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. View our applicant privacy statement: https://www.matson.com/media/Applicant_Privacy_Statement.pdf.
