Marine Manager

Job Summary
The Marine Manager is an integral part of Hawaii Stevedore Inc.(HSI) management Team responsible for execution of daily operational plans, maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, and management and direction of union members including Longshore Laborers, Wharf Clerks, L100 Supervisors, Mechanics, and OCU staff.

Primary Objectives

• Oversee all functions associated with the day-to-day functions of Marine Operations and ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
• Direct and coordinate supervisor teams to ensure effective direction and utilization of labor.
• Plan and organize operations to optimize productivity, safety, and achievement of production and financial targets.
• Actively monitor production to ensure timely, efficient and effective completion of operations.
• Manage Marine Operations, ILWU work force, and ILWU Planners relating to Terminal Operating System utilization, allocations, and planning.
• Manage compliance with applicable contracts and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and manage union workforce to include communication of job expectations, compliance with contractual standards, grievance resolution, and disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Manage staffing, performance review and development, financial performance, and disciplinary action to include hiring and firing of labor.
• Manage overall labor strategy to include negotiations, manning calculations, forecasting, utilization, development, and disciplinary functions.
• Provide oversight and take responsibility for vessel loading, unloading, forecasting, safety, labor relations, productivity, and cost control management.
• Use clear communication, planning, and coordination to ensure productive, safe, and smooth operations.
• Supervise allocation of steady labor.
• Supervise clerk staff.
• Assign Supervisor allocation against vessel operations both dayside and night side.
• Produce and submit thorough and accurate timesheets, documentation, reporting, operations recaps, and records within required timeframes.
• Develop operational plans designed to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Review, monitor, and report on cargo vessel production.
• Prepare documents for vessel billing.
• Gather and review cargo information.
• Determine client vessel suitability for the proposed voyage.
• Create a variety of detailed lists and reports relating to operations including cargo plans, cargo lists, survey reports and load reports.
• Create, review, and coordinate stowage plans in support of shipper.
• Efficiently produce cargo ensuring a constant flow to the vessel.
• Ensure stowage will be safe for the ocean going voyage
• Ensure stowage will be safe and productive on discharge.
• Support contractual customer operations both directly and using expert staff.
• Implement and maintain pre and post vessel reporting procedures and timelines to facilitate billing, customer reporting, and operational analysis and metrics.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements between customer, shipper, and charterer.
• Coordinate with and advise customers, shipper, stevedores, agents, and vessel staff in relation to the most efficient, cost effective, and safe methods of loading cargo.
• Develop and implement a Quality Plan to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement and track claims reduction measures.
• Support and drive innovation and the development of new technology where and when applicable.
• Liaison between vessel owners, agents, sales teams, terminal operations, other port operations, and finance to facilitate vessel operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Operations, or related field or equivalent combination of coursework and experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid state-issued driver’s license required
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required

Work Experience

• 5+ years' related marine terminal management experience required
• Prior experience working with and overseeing union–represented employees required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of principles of terminal operations and stevedore operations for break bulk and/or container vessels.
• Knowledge and understanding of cargo stowage restrictions with regards to hazardous cargo and stability considerations of vessels.
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations and related industry governmental regulations.
• Basic knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations and related industry governmental regulations is desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of port practices with regards to ILWU labor contracts.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to drive automatic and manual transmission vehicles safely.
• Ability to learn and utilize related proprietary software applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products at the following levels: • Word, Excel, Outlook: Basic level of skill

Competencies

• Builds High-Performing Teams Selects, organizes, and motivates colleagues to work together in a committed way to achieve a common mission and ensures a pipeline of talent for the future.
• Delivers Results Rigorously drives self and others to achieve high levels of individual and organization performance.
• Engages & Inspires Others Leads with energy, self-confidence and understanding in ways that motivate colleagues to achieve more than they thought possible.
• Focuses on the Customer & Market Continuously evaluates what is important to the customer/client and develops products or solutions that exceed expectations.
• Makes Sound Business Decisions Makes timely and well-informed decisions that advance critical priorities, capitalize on new opportunities, and resolve problems.
• Partners Across Boundaries Works collaboratively and effectively with colleagues throughout the company toward the common good of The Pasha Group.
• Practices our Values Supports and models The Pasha Way; conduct reflects Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, Innovation and Teamwork.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND TRAVEL
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hear and speak with sufficient clarity to understand and engage in information exchange; hear and understand verbal instructions; give and receive information verbally in person or via communication device - Often
• Walk/travel within office, terminal, and port environment; crouch/bend to access floor-level areas; climb stairs, ladders, and access hatches - Often
• Use hands/fingers to operate equipment, manipulate documents and small objects, type/complete data input, write - Often
• Reach with hands, arms; lift, move, and manipulate objects weighing up to 50 pounds - Regularly
• Sight sufficient to read instructions, documents, and screen-based information - Often

Working Environment
This role requires work that may involve the following environmental conditions:

• Corporate office environment
• Vessel and terminal environment - includes moving, shifting surfaces, and active production areas including moving vehicles, equipment, and machinery.
• Outdoor/open environments which may involve high/low temperatures, humidity and inclement weather conditions.
• Work days and hours may vary to accommodate operations.
• Work schedule may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Travel
10% Must be able to travel independently to corporate locations as needed.

Screening Requirements
Background Checks
Driving Record Review

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except as prohibited by law.
The information included in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive or exhaustive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The applicable salary range is aligned to one of 5 zones according to a cost of labor index for the geographic location of the role. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include related experience, education and training, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary range for this role is set forth below. Ranges may be modified in the future.
Zone 3: Starting rate $95,000; up to $140,000 for highly qualified candidates

This job is also eligible for participation in an Incentive Plan with a target payout based on eligible compensation and corporate/individual performance goal attainment.
Annual Incentive Opportunity:10% of eligible compensation