Equipment Control / M&R Manager

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 Equipment Control and M&R Manager role is tasked with overseeing the management and administrative functions related to Equipment Control and Maintenance and Repair (M&R) services across the Southern California region. It involves direct supervision of the clerical staff within Matson's Office Clerical Unit in the Equipment Control department and has a shared responsibility to address any grievances arising from the collective bargaining agreement of the Office Clerical Unit, as well as overseeing the hiring process and administering disciplinary actions as required.

The primary focus of this position is to manage Matson's equipment within the Southern California area, encompassing both inventory oversight and repair operations. The Manager will collaborate with the Matson Corporate Equipment Control team to facilitate the movement of equipment between trade lanes and terminals in Southern California. Additionally, the incumbent will work closely with personnel at SSAT LB to ensure that maintenance activities are conducted effectively for Matson's equipment.

The incumbent holds the responsibility for managing equipment throughout the Southern California region and will coordinate efforts with the Matson Corporate Equipment Control and M&R teams to guarantee optimal equipment utilization.

In this capacity, the incumbent will perform supervisory functions, including workflow coordination, monitoring employee conduct, attendance, punctuality, and the quality and quantity of work, ensuring adherence to departmental standards.

To excel in this role, the incumbent must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. They should possess the capability to assess operational information needs and propose improvements, maintain positive relationships with staff at all organizational levels, and operate independently with minimal guidance.

Moreover, the incumbent must be adept at organizing and managing multiple priorities, with strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

What you'll do:

• This position has primary responsibility for the management of Matson's Office Clerical Unit employees in the Equipment Control department (3 clearks).
• Responsible to resolve labor grievences related to their department while administering the collective bargaining agreement.
• Responsible to supervise daily tasks within the department, related to empty equipment inventories, adherence to port standards as well as maintenance billing, to ensure the work is completed in a timely and professional manner.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the department to ensure accurate weekly/ monthly equipment reproting.
• Responsible to ensure proper inbound/ outbound equipment flows to meet terminal and customer needs in the region.
• Responsible to monitor aging equipment both inside terminals and in the community to keep assets moving and in use.
• Responsible to monitor terminal inventories to notify operations staff of potential concerns or areas in need of attention.
• 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.

You have these skills:

• 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

And these qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory position, preferably in a union environment

Extra credit if you have:

• Transportation industry/container yard experience desirable

The annual salary range is posted for this position in California is $100,800 - $137,100. The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

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.

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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.