A. GENERAL FUNCTION
I. ON-BOARD FOREMAN:

• The position requires direct and close coordination, monitoring, and optimal management of all direct labor (stevedoring gangs) involved in vessel discharging or loading operations including, but not limited to, deployment of resources (manpower, gear, equipment), monitoring and control of vessel operations, and cost management in order to meet target productivity and efficiency levels.

II. ON-DOCK FOREMAN:

• The position provides assistance to the On-Board Foreman by ensuring that the Quay Transfer Operation is managed excellently in order to achieve vessel productivity targets. The Quay Transfer Operation is the link of Vessel Operations to Yard Operations, in which cargoes discharged from the vessel are transported from the pier apron to the yard storage areas. The position is also responsible in supervising the On-Dock Forklift Operators (ODFL), Dockworkers, Receiving Checkers (RC) and other On-Dock Personnel in making sure that cargoes are well-documented upon receipt and are properly transferred from the apron to the assigned yard storage areas.

B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ON-BOARD FOREMAN:
1. Pre-Vessel Operations

• Coordinate with the Vessel Officer upon vessel arrival to determine the Safe Working Load (SWL) of the cranes. In coordination with MMT Safety Officers, ensure that vessel gear inspection is conducted, and Ship Safety Checklist is accomplished before allowing discharging/loading operations to commence.
• Coordinate with the Operations Resource Department (ORD) to ensure that requested manpower arrives on time at the respective areas of assignment, and with complete Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ensure that all members of stevedoring gangs strictly abide to the following:
• All safety preparations are accordingly accomplished prior to start of vessel discharging or loading operations.
• Standards on vessel discharging/loading and cargo handling procedures set by government agencies (e.g. PPA, BOC, DENR, etc.,) are being complied to.
• All members strictly adhere to the policies, guidelines, and procedures that are part of a comprehensive safety program of MMT.
• Policies, guidelines, and procedures related to security of people, equipment, and gears are strictly implemented.
• All policies, guidelines, and procedures within the Operations Division are strictly observed.
• Cost-effective method and best practices are being applied to vessel operations.
• Conduct the Pre-Discharging Operations Meeting (Pre-DOM) or gang briefing with the Lead Men/Gang Bosses/Cabos and orient them regarding the details of the operation: cargo description and volume per hatch, cargoes to discharge or load (pier side/shipside), productivity targets, Safe Working Load (SWL), safety precautions, and other essential instructions for the operations.
• Secure copies of pre-vessel arrival documents: cargo/hatch list, work plan, stowage plan, check-list, minutes of pre-operations meeting, packing list, manifest, damage report (if any).
• Ensure that the hand-held radio provided is in good working condition, and that its battery is sufficiently charged.

2. Vessel Operations

• Monitor closely the day-to-day operations of each vessel to
• Immediately implement corrective measures to ensure that productivity targets are always met. Coordinate with concerned parties on immediate resolution of operations-related issues and concerns affecting target productivity of vessel discharging/loading operations.
• Project the Estimated Time of Completion (ETC), and Estimated Time of Departure (ETD) of vessel based on the current productivity level per shift or per day, and the remaining volume of cargo to be handled.
• Coordinate with concerned parties (e.g. SLR, TPD, ORD, etc.) to ensure that all resources (manpower, equipment, gears, etc.) needed for operations are requested and deployed on time.
• Discuss with the Vessel Operations Supervisor (VOS), and Terminal Planning Supervisor (TPS) on the optimum number of manpower, and specifications of gears and equipment required for the vessel on a per shift basis. Ensure that all Request for Manpower Services (RMS) forms are properly prepared and received by the Terminal Planning Department at least four hours before the next shift (0300H/1500H).
• Ensure that gears and equipment are in good working condition prior to vessel operations. Damaged gears should be reported to the VOS for proper action.
• Ensure that all infractions committed, and non-compliance to policies by any stevedoring gang member/s, and incidents/accidents that transpired during operations are properly documented and supported by an Incident Report (IR)through the Accident and Incident Management System (AIMS) and submitted immediately to MMT Management Superiors and designated recipients.
• Coordinate with Shipping Line Representative (SLR), Consignee, Vessel Operations Supervisor, and TPD to ensure that all Bad Cargoes (BO) discovered on-board the vessel is reported, documented, and submitted on time to concerned parties.
• Ensure that hourly target productivity levels are met at all times.
• Ensure strict and accurate timekeeping of the OBFL, Stevedores, and other On-Board Personnel. Ensure that the first and last lift/slings are recorded accordingly on the Certificate of Attendance (COA)/Stevedore’s Gang Roster.
• Maintain close coordination with the On-Dock Foreman to ensure the smoothness of the flow of the operations, especially the handling of the cargoes from the vessel to the assigned storage area.

3. Post-Operations and Other Functions

• Coordinate with the incoming Foreman to ensure smooth transition between shifts to guarantee continuous operations. Make sure that reminders and important details are properly relayed. Accomplish Shift Turnover Form (STF) with the incoming Foreman and prepare Vessel Operations Accomplishment Report (VOAR).
• Ensure that Extra Services/Extra Charges Transmittal are duly accomplished and processed (approved by TPD and VP) prior to the use of these services. Double-handling service fees should be settled first (paid and cleared by the Billing Department) prior to the use of these services.
• Ensure that the lifting gears are properly turned over to the Gear locker after the operations. Report any damage or observations (cracks, elongation, lose or torn strands).
• Maintain harmonious relationship with all SLR, Brokers, Consignees, Philippine Ports Authority, Bureau of Customs, and other companies or agencies.
• Countercheck the attendance of the gang, and sign on the Stevedore’s Gang Roster/Certificate of Attendance (COA). Secure the original copy of COA, and submit to ORD.

ON-DOCK FOREMAN:
1. Pre-Operations

• Report to work at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of shift. Coordinates with the Yard Operations Supervisor (YOS) for the tasks to be assigned for the shift.
• Ensure that complete personal protective equipment (PPE) is observed when inside the port’s premises. Ensure, also, that his subordinates are adhering to this policy.
• Proceed to Operations Resource Department (ORD) to sign on the attendance sheet and to record the time of arrival/departure on the designated timecard.
• Secure copies of pre-vessel arrival documents: cargo/hatch list, work plan, stowage plan, checklist, minutes of pre-operations meeting, packing list, manifest, damage report (if any) at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of operations. These documents serve as references and will later be very helpful during the operations.
• Facilitate the gang briefing at the start of the shift (at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of the operations) with the On-Board Foreman and Lead Men to discuss the details/plans of the vessel operations (shipside/pier side discharging, kinds and sequence of cargoes to discharge/load, target productivity levels, safe working loads, safety reminders, and other important/necessary instructions for the operations).
• Attend/conduct the Pre-Discharging Operations Meeting with the Area Supervisor to discuss the details regarding cargo receiving and quay transfer operations including the cargo description and identification, discharging/loading sequence, designated stockpile area/s, and plans for cargoes with no marks.
• Coordinate with the Entrance Gate Security (Gate Pass Section) to ensure that requested manpower arrives at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of shift, at their respective areas of assignment, and with complete PPE.
• Make sure that complete resources (Manpower, Equipment, Gears) are received at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of shift. Coordinate with ORD on timely deployment of resources.
• Coordinate with all members of stevedoring gangs and other concerned parties to ensure that:
• All safety preparations for the quay transfer operations are accordingly accomplished prior to start of operations. Ensure that the area is free from any obstruction or sharp objects/debris that could cause accident or damage to gears/equipment/cargo.
• Standards on cargo handling procedures set by government agencies (e.g. PPA, BOC, DENR, etc.) are being complied to.
• Policies, guidelines, and procedures that are part of a comprehensive safety program of MMT are being adhered to.
• Policies, guidelines, and procedures related to security of people, equipment, gears, and physical or digital assets are strictly implemented.
• Cost-effective method and best practices are being applied to quay transfer operations.
• All policies, guidelines, and procedures within the Operations Department are strictly observed.
• Inspect the condition of the gears received from the Gear-locker. Ensure that all gears are in good, working condition; otherwise, coordinate with the Vessel Operations Supervisor (VOS) for proper action. Upon verifying that gears are in good condition, sign the Gear Accountability Form as acknowledgement of receipt of the gears.
• Ensure that the hand-held radio provided is in good working condition, and that its battery is sufficiently charged.

2. During Cargo Receiving/ Quay Transfer Operations

• Monitor the receiving and quay transfer operations.
• Monitor the production levels and report the hourly production to the Command Center.
• Monitor every cargo discharged.
• Ensure that the dockside gangs observe proper procedures of cargo receiving/ discharging/loading operations. Depending on the type of operation (discharging or loading), the dock workers must ensure that lifting gears are properly fastened or detached before allowing any crane movement.
• In case there is a need to assist in the storage operations, assign members of the dockside gang to help in placing dunnage’s and/or covering cargoes.
• Ensure that Extra Services/Extra Charges Transmittal are duly accomplished and processed (approved by TPD and VP) prior to the use of these services. Double-handling service fees should be settled first (paid and cleared by the Billing Department) prior to the use of these services.
• Coordinate with concerned parties on immediate resolution of operations-related issues and concerns affecting target productivity of the operations.
• Ensure strict and accurate timekeeping of the Dockworkers, ODFL, RC, and other On-Dock Personnel. Ensure that the first and last lift/slings are recorded accordingly on the Certificate of Attendance (COA)/ Stevedore’s Gang Roster.
• Maintain close coordination with the On-Board Foreman to ensure the smoothness of the flow of operations, and to provide updates regarding the status and progress of the quay transfer operations.

3. Post-Operations and Other Functions

• Ensure that the lifting gears are properly turned over to the Gear locker after the operations. Report any damage or observations (cracks, elongation, loose or torn strands).
• Accomplish the Shift Turnover Form (STF) indicating the total and per hatch volume discharged, the equipment assigned, and the gears assigned and submit it to the Vessel Operations Supervisor (VOS) at the end of the shift, 1900H or 0700H.
• Coordinate with the incoming On-Dock Foreman to ensure smooth transition between shifts to guarantee continuous operations by conducting shift turn-over meeting. Ensure the proper turn-over of gears in between shifts, and its accountabilities, and that reminders and important details are properly relayed.
• Ensure that the lifting gears are properly turned over to the Gear locker after the operations. Report any damage or observations (cracks, elongation, lose or torn strands).
• Maintain harmonious relationship with all Shipping Line Representatives (SLR), Brokers, Consignees, Philippine Ports Authority, Bureau of Customs, and other companies or government agencies.
• Ensure that all infractions committed or non-compliance to policies by all stevedoring gang members prior to start of the working shift are reported in the Incident Report (IR) through the Accident and Incident Management System (AIMS).
• Ensure that all incidents/accidents that transpired during operations are properly documented or supported by an IR and submitted on time to MMT Management superiors and designated recipients.
• Attend the Post-Vessel Discharging Operations Meeting and report any observations that should be noted, and which may help in other/future operations (especially for the same vessel).
• Perform other duties as advised.

C. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Educational Attainment: Bachelor’s/College Degree of any four- or five-year course.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years in supervisory/lead role with good track record.
• Skills: Must have technical expertise, with both managerial and people skills, computer literate, and excellent communication skills for both English and Filipino (oral and written).
• Can start ASAP.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Transportation service provided

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• On call
• Rotational shift
• Shift system

Supplemental Pay:

• 13th month salary
• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tondo: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What's your salary expectation?
• When can you start working?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising: 5 years (Required)
• Leadership: 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Tondo (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)