What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent – Neighbor Island Operations 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 Superintendent – Neighbor Island Operations position coordinates the movement of all westbound cargo destined for the Neighbor Island ports that is transshipped at Honolulu in a cost effective and expeditious manner to provide a level of service in accordance with Company standards. Accurately documents such Neighbor Island cargo movements as directed by management. The incumbent must forecast every barge sailing and work closely with MTI accounting and Corporate to monitor NI costs. Also responsible for maintaining various statistical data relating to NI cargo volumes. Performs supervisory duties to coordinate workflow and to monitor the conduct, quality and quantity of work performed.
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 Superintendent – Neighbor Island Operations position coordinates the movement of all westbound cargo destined for the Neighbor Island ports that is transshipped at Honolulu in a cost effective and expeditious manner to provide a level of service in accordance with Company standards. Accurately documents such Neighbor Island cargo movements as directed by management. The incumbent must forecast every barge sailing and work closely with MTI accounting and Corporate to monitor NI costs. Also responsible for maintaining various statistical data relating to NI cargo volumes. Performs supervisory duties to coordinate workflow and to monitor the conduct, quality and quantity of work performed.
What You’ll Do
- Direct the transshipment of all westbound NI cargo, including CFS autos and conventional cargo to ensure proper and cost-effective connections are made.
- Works with Corporate Fleet Operations daily to publish a complete vessel schedule reflecting both long haul vessels and NI barges to ensure that accurate, up to date schedules are available. Communicates changes and update fleet schedule accordingly.
- Develop effective NI barge schedules by coordinating input from the NI managers and MTI operations departments to make recommendations to the General Manager Container Operations - Hawaii.
- Monitor implementation of the plan by MTI operations departments and Container Operations staff to ensure that service objectives are met.
- Maintain NI volume statistics (eastbound and westbound) to forecast future volumes based on historical patterns. Perform trend analysis to identify changes from historical patterns.
- Use historical volumes and future demand data to forecast volumes for mid-month estimates. Provide these estimates to the NI managers and to MTI accounting for the mid-month estimate meeting.
- Assigned for rotating week end duty with responsibility to monitor departmental operating plan, make decisions within the scope of the plan and notify the manager, container operations of any instances requiring input. Must communicate to Corporate duty person and MTI operations. Keeps MTI vice president informed of any major revisions in the plan.
- Coordinate the movement of eastbound freight and autos from the Neighbor Islands. Work with PHX customer service to ensure booking to the correct barge/ long haul combination. Monitor MTI operations to ensure connections are made.
- Track equipment levels throughout Hawaii. Update and distribute the consist report each morning.
- Track and report on other company metrics designated by the General Manager Container Operations - Hawaii.
- Manage empty inventory levels on the neighbor island to optimum levels.
- 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.
- Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and obtain results.
- Ability to think ahead and plan in a strategic manner.
- Management: the ability to effectively organize and manage multiple priorities; effectively manage and motivate within a union workforce.
- Critical thinking: Demonstrated problem analysis and problem resolution at a functional level.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- A strong team player that focuses on bringing different work groups together.
- Technical skills: Strong computer proficiency with Power Point, Excel, and Word software programs.
- 5-7 years experience in shipping, marine, transportation, logistics or related industry.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
- College degree preferred, or equivalent experience acceptable.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Ability to travel to Neighbor Islands and Mainland.
- Sitting up to 50 minutes per hour
- Walking up to 30 minutes per hour
- Standing up to 30 minutes per hour
- Lifting up to 30 lbs.
- May require travel to Neighbor Islands and Mainland.
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.
Salary : $109,600 - $149,080
