Labor Allocations/Resource Manager

Position at Hawaii Stevedores, Inc.

Job Summary

The Labor Allocations and Resource Manager is responsible for managing proper dispatching of labor and supervisors across all operations for Hawaii Stevedores, coordinating with operations teams on manning requirements for daily shifts while ensuring compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), and maintaining an effective working relationship with local labor union groups.

Primary Objectives

1. Oversee the daily labor order for all operations.
2. Ensure all operations have correct manning assigned.
3. Understand all operations and how to efficiently allocate labor based upon work rules.
4. Maintain application of CBA and strive for zero grievances.
5. Manage, lead, and develop assigned staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Facilitate and organize longshore manning requirements across the state and effectively coordinate the use of all labor pools per CBA and work rules to avoid labor grievances.
2. Analyze labor issues and provide concise decisions to minimize loss time.
3. Represent management team and be a key point of contact for customer service relations.
4. Develop and maintain effective working relations with management teams and union employees.
5. Assist operations teams with daily check-ins of labor personnel.
6. Coordinate transportation needs for employees traveling between different islands.
7. Forecast and provide weekly labor availability report of manning.
8. Assist operations teams and payroll department to ensure accurate reporting of hours worked.
9. Review, implement, and administer policies and practices that are related to compliance of CBAs and work rules.
10. Manage and monitor labor costs to report on trends and variances for budgetary requirements.
11. 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

1. Bachelor's degree in Maritime Operations, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of coursework and experience in directly-related field required.

Licenses and Certifications

1. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required.
2. Valid state-issued driver license and acceptable driving record required.

Work Experience

1. 4+ years of related marine terminal labor management experience preferred.
2. 4+ years of experience in related supervisory position preferred.
3. Experience with International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) contracts and sub-contracted union labor preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to motivate others, resolve conflicts, influence decisions, and lead by example.
2. Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey goals and expectations clearly.
3. Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers, vendors, and labor groups.
4. Organized and detail oriented.
5. Ability to identify, research, and resolve complex problems with minimal guidance.
6. Ability to respond quickly and calmly in high stress situations.
7. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Competencies

1. 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.
2. Delivers Results: Rigorously drives self and others to achieve high levels of individual and organization performance.
3. Engages & Inspires Others: Leads with energy, self-confidence and understanding in ways that motivate colleagues to achieve more than they thought possible.
4. Focuses on the Customer & Market: Continuously evaluates what is important to the customer/client and develops products or solutions that exceed expectations.
5. Makes Sound Business Decisions: Makes timely and well-informed decisions that advance critical priorities, capitalize on new opportunities, and resolve problems.
6. Partners Across Boundaries: Works collaboratively and effectively with colleagues throughout the company toward the common good of The Pasha Group.
7. 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.

1. 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.
2. Walk/travel within office, terminal, and port environment; crouch/bend to access floor-level areas; climb stairs, ladders, and access hatches - Often.
3. Use hands/fingers to operate equipment, manipulate documents and small objects, type/complete data input, write - Often.
4. Reach with hands, arms; lift, move, and manipulate objects weighing up to 50 pounds - Regularly.
5. Sight sufficient to read instructions, documents, and screen-based information - Often.

Working Environment

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

1. Corporate office environment.
2. Vessel and terminal environment - includes moving, shifting surfaces, and active production areas including moving vehicles, equipment, and machinery.

Travel

10% Must be able to travel independently between various corporate and terminal locations.

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.