Operations Supervisor III, PT

Pasha Group; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pasha Group is seeking a skilled supervisor to coordinate ILWU stevedoring operations in Honolulu. You will direct crews, organize gangs, and ensure cargo is handled efficiently while maintaining strong labor relations and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include scheduling, reporting, and advising customers and vessel staff on loading methods, with opportunities to impact performance and operations through leadership and planning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; maritime operations degree preferred.
• 5+ years in marine terminal operations.
• 1+ year supervising staff; union-represented supervision preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of ILWU contracts and port practices.
• Safety-conscious, able to work shifts including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and TWIC or equivalent credential within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of ILWU workers in stevedoring operations and provide tactical work direction.
• Organize and structure gangs to execute operations plans.
• Supervise relations with union and non-union labor to ensure efficient cargo handling.
• Develop vessel schedules, payroll, safety, and reports using systems or manual methods.
• Advise customers, shippers, stevedores, agents, and vessel staff on loading methods.
• Review, monitor and report cargo vessel production.
• Coordinate handoffs to incoming supervisors during shift changes.
• Maintain positive customer relations by understanding needs and contract terms.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and accident prevention codes.
• Lead communication to maintain team morale and performance.
• Keep management informed of work status and problems.
• Maintain knowledge of union contracts and procedures.
• Provide feedback to management on equipment requirements for cost-effective operations.
• Review performance and take corrective action when needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s in Maritime operations

Tools

Operations management software

Microsoft Excel

Reporting software

Job description

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Job Duties:

• Coordinate activities of ILWU workers engaged in all phases of stevedoring operations. Under the direction of management, provide comprehensive tactical work direction to the workforce at the beginning of each assignment during the execution of operational plans; provide assessment of the work upon completion of the vessel or terminal operation.
• Organize and structure gangs to properly execute operations plans.
• Supervise positive and productive relations with union and non-union labor while ensuring cargo is efficiently managed according to customers’ needs.
• Understand and accurately develop vessel schedules, production, payroll-related, safety and other reports using computer systems or manual processes as directed. Distributes reporting to appropriate management staff, customers and others as required on a timely basis.
• 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.
• Review, monitor and report on cargo vessel production.
• Coordinate handoff to incoming supervisors during shift changes.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations by understanding customer needs, contract terms and conditions, and by implementing plans to address those needs.
• Ensure compliance with area accident prevention, safety and workers' compensation procedures and requirements . Identify, report and control hazards.
• Ensure that the workforce function s effectively as a team. Practice effective and regular communication and leadership to encourage high employee morale.
• Keep management informed of work status and problems as they arise.
• Maintain a thorough knowle dge of all applicable union contracts; ensure adherence to policy and contract procedures.
• Maintain thorough understanding of operational procedures and systems. Provide f eedback for improvement of procedures.
• Provide feedback to management regarding equipment requirements to efficiently execute the vessel or stevedoring plan in the most cost-effective manner.
• R eview and evaluate the performance of employees under his/her supervision, and impose corrective action when circumstances warrant within parameters of contract language and grievance machinery.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to competently perform job duties described above.
• High school diploma/equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Maritime operations, or related field such as Business preferred.
• 5+ years of related marine terminal operations experience employees required.
• 1+ year experience supervising staff; supervision of union–represented employees strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of port practices with regards to ILWU labor contracts.
• Thorough knowledge of terminal operations, stevedore operations for break bulk, ro-ro, and/or container vessels, and cargo stowage restrictions with regards to hazardous cargo and stability considerations of vessels.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety and accident prevention codes and regulations and related industry governmental regulations.
• Proficiency with use of operations management software, including reporting functions.
• Ability to make critical, time-sensitive decisions effectively under pressure.
• Ability to drive automatic and manual transmission vehicles safely.
• Ability to execute work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products at the following levels:
  • Word, Excel, Outlook: Basic level of skill
• Valid state issued driver’s license, and clean DMV record.
• Transportation Worker Identity Credential required within 90 days of hire.
• Available for shift work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Capabilities Required:

• The physical ability to safely work on a ship and in a terminal, accessing all areas of a vessel by climbing ladders to access hatches, cranes, equipment and storage spaces.
• Lift/Carry objects – up to 50 pounds
• Able to work at heights up to 80 feet above ground
• Bend, Crouch, Crawl, Kneel/Squat
• Reach, Reach above head
• Climb – stairs, ladders, into/out of vehicles , vessel hatches requiring both legs, both arms
• Perform work while standing
• Work in confined spaces
• Turn/move/pull/push objects using moderate force
• Vision sufficient to read instructions and use/manipulate fine equipment , see and navigate near fast-moving equipment and to operate vehicles on busy terminal safely.
• H earing sufficient to hear and understand spoken instructions and hear approaching/moving equipment in environments with moderate levels of noise .

Screening Requirements

Drug Testing

The above information on 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 inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job

Union Starting Rate: $42

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