Rapid-Response Logistics Lead (Disaster Recovery)

Akima; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking a Logistics Lead to manage rapid deployment and sustainment of personnel, equipment, and materials for post-hurricane repair and recovery across Kauaʻi. The role coordinates between the CMS hub, field repair teams, government reps, contractors, vendors, and local resources.

Responsibilities include leading logistics planning, mobilizing crews and equipment, managing staging and distribution points, and ensuring inventory accountability for all

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of logistics, facilities, construction or disaster-recovery experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating personnel, equipment, transportation, and vendors in field operations.
• Experience supporting multiple simultaneous work locations.
• Strong ability to operate in rapidly changing, emergency, and resource-constrained environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics planning and execution for rapid facilities damage assessment, stabilization, repair, and recovery.
• Mobilize and sustain repair crews, equipment, vehicles, materials, and supplies across locations.
• Establish staging, laydown, storage, and distribution points to support dispersed repair activities.
• Coordinate emergency procurement, local sourcing, material deliveries, equipment rentals, and transportation.
• Track materials, equipment, long-lead items, and resource constraints affecting repair schedules.
• Coordinate movement and accountability of vehicles, heavy equipment, tools, and recovery assets.
• Support debris removal, site cleanup, and restoration activities.
• Coordinate logistics requirements for utilities, electrical systems, HVAC, roofing, plumbing, and structural repairs.
• Maintain inventory and accountability of Government, contractor, and CMS resources.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Emergency logistics

Strong communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking a Logistics Lead to manage rapid deployment and sustainment of personnel, equipment, and materials for post-hurricane repair and recovery across Kauaʻi. The role coordinates between the CMS hub, field repair teams, government reps, contractors, vendors, and local resources.

Responsibilities include leading logistics planning, mobilizing crews and equipment, managing staging and distribution points, and ensuring inventory accountability for all