Assistant Manager, Operations

At APM Terminals we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and operational excellence. With a presence in over 70 countries and a commitment to sustainability we offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of global trade and make a meaningful impact on communities worldwide. Discover your potential with APM Terminals and become part of a team thats redefining the industry standards. Apply now and lets build a brighter future together!

What do we offer as a company

APM Terminals offers incredible growth career and leadership opportunities for those with the ambition drive and dedication to become one of the addition to working with a team of talented professionals youll have the opportunity to experience different cultures and make friends around the world. If you see yourself as part of a team that helps the global economy grow through our worldwide network of customers and terminals wed love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all daily work assignments are completed properly and safely by the Foremen/Chief Supervisors and hourly union labor supervised
• Direct the Foreman/Chief Supervisors in their daily work assignments to minimize labor cost and maximize terminal efficiency
• Decide and order appropriate labor including additional labor as deemed necessary and as business needs require
• Monitor the arrival times of all labor authorizing any necessary overtime ensuring that labor is properly identified on all payroll records; ensuring that all appropriate payroll adjustments are made for labor based on their actual hours of work
• Establish necessary terminal equipment requirements and direct the labor working in the grounding operation to maximize terminal yard space secure required chassis and improve vessel productivity
• Make strategic operational decisions to enhance terminal efficiency and reduce turn-time.
• Reallocate labor and equipment across functions based on business needs including shifting operating units between tasks (e.g. flip line to break bulk) reassigning Transtainers between import and export operations redirecting vessel gangs and rail units between vessels and tasks assigning or reassigning gate clerks across functions
• Handle important operational decisions. i.e.: shift an operating unit from task to task such as flip line to break bulk move Transtainers from delivering imports to grounding exports shift an operating vessel gang from one vessel to another shift an operating rail unit from discharge to load back and assign or reassign gate clerks between functions guided by business needs with the goal of improving overall terminal operations by maximizing labor efficiency and minimizing terminal turn-time
• Develop and execute operating plans throughout the terminal facility.
• Execute the disciplinary process of I.L.A. labor as needed including issuing warnings citations or replacing workers who fail to carry out assigned work as instructed or in a proper or safe manner
• Direct the I.L.A. Foremen/Chief Supervisors to take appropriate action to achieve efficient and safe operations within the terminal facility including warnings up to termination of employment of rank-and-file I.L.A. labor as appropriate
• Issue appropriate discipline to I.L.A. Foremen/Chief Supervisors whenever necessary for purposes of administering warning citing replacing and/or firing labor in accordance with the CBA
• Ability to work nights holidays and weekends as needed based on vessel schedule and/or business needs

Key Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma/GED; College degree preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook

Soft Skills:

• Self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player attitude
• Ability to respond and action important changes rapidly
• Maintain a growth mindset

Work Experience:

• 2 years supervisory or management experience
• 3 years transportation supply chain warehouse stevedoring experience or equivalent military experience
• Possess current valid drivers license or the ability to obtain one
• Possess TWIC card or have the ability to obtain one

If youve read this far were glad to know youre interested in this opportunity. And if you want to use your skills to make a difference we hope youll apply for our vacancy. Apply now!

Join a world-leading company as we embark on a digital transformation that will define the industry and revolutionize trade.

If you enjoy taking on big challenges now is the time to join APM Terminals!

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