VP, Terminals - Honolulu

Job Purpose/Summary

Reporting to the President, the Vice President, Terminal Operations provides executive oversight and strategic leadership for Young Brothers' statewide terminal and freight operations. The position is responsible for advancing operational excellence through leadership of labor relations strategy, terminal operations modernization, regulatory affairs, stakeholder engagement, safety culture, operational governance, and alignment of terminal operations with the Company's strategic objectives.

The Vice President serves as the executive sponsor for terminal operations, labor relations, and operational technology initiatives, partnering closely with the Manager, Freight Operations and Regional Operations leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient cargo movement throughout the statewide network.

The position provides strategic direction regarding collective bargaining matters, workforce planning, operational policies, technology investments, regulatory compliance, and customer service initiatives while fostering productive relationships with labor unions, government agencies, customers, and community stakeholders. The Vice President also supports the evaluation, prioritization, and implementation of operational systems, process improvements, and modernization initiatives designed to enhance service delivery, operational efficiency, and long‑term organizational effectiveness.

• Serve as a member of the executive leadership team and participate in the development and execution of corporate strategy.
• Provide executive oversight and strategic guidance for statewide terminal and freight operations.
• Align terminal operations initiatives with corporate goals, financial objectives, customer expectations, and safety priorities.
• Promote and reinforce Company Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Safety Vision.
• Represent the Company with industry organizations, government agencies, customers, labor organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Participate in strategic planning, budget development, and organizational initiatives impacting terminal operations.

• Provide executive oversight of statewide terminal and freight operations.
• Monitor operational performance, service levels, safety metrics, and customer satisfaction indicators.
• Partner with operational leadership to identify opportunities for operational improvements and efficiency enhancements.
• Support the development and implementation of operational strategies, policies, procedures, and performance measures.
• Ensure alignment between operational initiatives and corporate strategic objectives.
• Sponsor operational excellence initiatives and continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization.

• Serve as executive sponsor for labor relations matters involving terminal operations.
• Lead or actively participate in collective bargaining negotiations.
• Foster productive relationships with union leadership and bargaining unit employees.
• Provide strategic guidance regarding the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
• Partner with Human Resources and operational leadership to support workforce planning and labor strategy initiatives.
• Participate in grievance resolution and labor‑management initiatives as appropriate.
• Promote a culture of safety and regulatory compliance throughout terminal operations.
• Support compliance with OSHA, DOT Harbors, PUC, environmental, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Sponsor and support Company safety programs, strategic initiatives, and compliance efforts.
• Monitor significant operational incidents and support corrective action planning.

• Provide executive oversight of operating budgets supporting statewide terminal and freight operations.
• Ensure operational priorities, resource allocation, and investment decisions align with Company strategic objectives and financial goals.
• Review operational and financial performance metrics to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost optimization, and service enhancements.
• Support the development, evaluation, and prioritization of capital…