Job Description

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 Marine Manager will facilitate the discharge and back loading of equipment to ensure the on-time departure from Dutch Harbor and on-time arrival to our sister ports. Coordinate workflow to allow for a smooth and timely transition of operational needs. Remain enthusiastic and flexible throughout an ever-changing operational environment. Manage union workflow assignments, stevedoring operations, stowage planning, and vessel dispatches accurately. Maintain position relationships with labor, contract workers, and governmental regulatory agencies. Account for efficient yard operations which expedites the movement of cargo through the port. Maximize vessel operational needs and equipment efficiencies to ensure productivity meets or exceeds standards. Ensure the monitoring of chassis and equipment within marine control. Improve profits by maximizing the offset formulas within contract requirements.

What you’ll do:

• Manage, plan, and implement stevedore operations to achieve the highest level of marine productivity and customer service at the lowest cost and efficient workforce utilization.
• Maintain key performance objectives and ensure that vessel pro forma schedule requirements are met or exceeded.
• Develop effective and productive communications and relationships with inter-terminal departments, longshore, contract vendors, U.S. government agencies, vessel crew, and internal customers in a quality, customer-focused manner.
• Coordinate and plan with the vessels, marine departments, and vessel support personnel where necessary to ensure an accurate and safe stowage plan for all vessels.
• Directly communicate and plan with terminal, marine, Maersk, and fleet operations personnel the requirements of marine operations and resolve problems as required.
• Accurately account for productivity on vessels.
• Account for stevedoring activities provided by Matson for other organizations for billing purposes.
• Direct and lead all work assignments for the ILWU (International Longshore & Warehouse Union) walking boss in a productive, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Manage the performance of longshore personnel on a daily basis, including recommending or implementing disciplinary actions as needed.
• Accountable for efficient dock operations.
• Maintain dock equipment and supplies inventory.
• Ability to read and interpret the collective bargaining agreement.
• Other duties as assigned.

You have these skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different workgroups. Respond effectively to the reactions and positions of others.
• Demonstrates leadership capabilities by stepping up and tackling tough assignments and provides direct and actionable feedback.
• Maintain positive work relationships by collaborating and building a team. Must be able to partner with others to get work accomplished and have the ability to gain trust and support from multiple union groups.
• Make quick decisions in time-sensitive situations. Must be able to consider all relevant factors and use appropriate decision-making criteria and principles.
• Must be adaptable and be able to revise plans to account for changing circumstances. Ability to manage the demands of different situations.

And these qualifications:

• College degree or equivalent experience.
• Two (2) to four (4) years’ previous supervisory experience giving direction, making decisions, and tracking progress of daily operational tasks.
• Ability to multi-task and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid interpersonal skills and effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with computers, including but not limited to, Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and Outlook.
• Ability to achieve results by taking initiative and making appropriate decisions, along with excellent delegation skills.
• Ability to share knowledge, ideas, and information within the organization and have the ability to influence others.
• Team player attitude.
• Ability to be organized, set priorities, follow and implement processes, meet deadlines, and set realistic goals. Quality of work and attention to detail is essential to the position.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
• Ability to work various shifts and hours.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license.

Extra credit if you have:

• Previous experience in a marine operation.
• Previous experience using SPARCS and NAVIS.
• Previous experience working with a union workforce.

At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.

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