Assistant Operations Manager

Maersk

Job Location:

Elizabeth, NJ - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 80 - 90

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

APM Terminals

APM Terminals is a key part of the A.P. MollerMaersk Group enabling global trade by operating some of the worlds most advanced ports and terminals. APM Terminals Elizabeth is one of the most strategically important terminals in North America and a centerpiece of APM Terminals and Maersks longterm growth strategy. Located at the heart of the Port of New York and New Jersey the terminal plays a critical role in supporting global trade across the U.S. East Coast.

Today Terminal Elizabeth is undergoing a significant transformation and multiyear modernization effortone of the largest and most complex operational projects in the APM Terminals network. This includes major investments in infrastructure systems equipment operating models and workforce capability all aimed at creating a safer more resilient and higherperforming terminal.

Appetizer

At APM Terminals a global leader in port and terminal operations we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving observing how work happens identifying what creates value and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter simpler and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations join us and be apart of our journey.

What We Can Offer

At APMT Terminals we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.

Exposure to endtoend terminal operations in a highly systemdriven dataenabled environment
Structured leadership development supported by onthejob learning coaching and operational rotations
A collaborative workplace that prioritizes safety wellbeing and sustainable work practices
Opportunities to build a longterm operations leadership career within a global organization

Purpose

As an Assistant Operations Manager (AOM) at APM Terminals you are a terminalwide operational leader responsible for driving frontline execution across the entire operation. You will lead union labor manage resources in real time and leverage operational systems and data to drive safe reliable and consistent this role you play a critical part in championing HSSE standards and continuous improvement (Lean) principles ensuring standardized execution and operational discipline across the terminal.

The AOM role is intentionally crossfunctional systemsheavy and analytical. You are expected to move fluidly across all operational environments apply consistent leadership and safety standards and make sound timely decisions that keep the terminal running safely efficiently and in alignment with business prioritiesregardless of where operational leadership support is needed most.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily terminal operations to ensure safe efficient execution aligned with HSSE requirements operating plans and business priorities
Direct union supervisors and frontline teams to execute work assignments resolve operational issues and maintain consistent safety and performance standards
Make realtime decisions to balance labor equipment and workflow demands in response to changing conditions
Plan allocate and adjust labor resources while controlling cost maintaining service levels and ensuring accurate timekeeping
Leverage terminal operating systems labor management tools and performance dashboards to guide operational decisions
Analyze operational data and trends to identify constraints risks and improvement opportunities
Reinforce standard work safety discipline and compliance while partnering with crossfunctional teams to maintain terminal flow

What We Are Looking For

Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement someone who is naturally curious committed to solving problems at the root and driven to make things better every day
Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management or a related field
13 years of experience in operations logistics transportation or supply chain environments
Demonstrated ability to lead in fastmoving highaccountability operational settings
Experience working with unionized labor or large frontline workforces preferred
Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data assess tradeoffs and make timely decisions
Comfort operating in systemheavy environments including scheduling workforce and reporting platforms
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook; ability to learn terminalspecific systems quickly
Clear confident communicator who can lead across roles levels and functions
Calm adaptable leader who maintains sound judgment under pressure

Salary: $80K - $90K

Hours: Rotating Shift (12 hours)

Location: Elizabeth NJ

Dimensions:

Thephysicaldemandsandworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthose thatmustbemetbyanemployeetosuccessfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the employeeis regularly required tostand; walk; use hands to handle orfeel; speak to and hear others.Theemployeeisfrequentlytoreachwithhandsandarms;climbor balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employeeis occasionally required tosit and work at a computer terminal.The employee mustregularly lift and /or move up to 10 poundsfrequentlylift and/or move up to 25poundsand occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depthperceptionand ability to adjust focus.

Work is mostly performed outdoors. While performing the duties of this job the employee will have to withstand exposure to outdoor/adverse working conditions.Required todrive within the terminal yard to work with laborstand forlong periodsof time and be able to sit forlong periodsof time to patrol trucks.The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee isfrequentlyexposed towet and/or humid conditions; extremecold.The employeeisoccasionallyexposedtohighprecariousplaces;fumesorairborneparticles;extremeheatand vibration.The noise level in the work environment is occasionally noisy.

Due to peakperiodsmay beto worknightsholidaysandweekends as.Attimesmaybeto worksignificantlyextendedshifthoursbasedonbusinessneeds.

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APM TerminalsAPM Terminals is a key part of the A.P. MollerMaersk Group enabling global trade by operating some of the worlds most advanced ports and terminals. APM Terminals Elizabeth is one of the most strategically important terminals in North America and a centerpiece of APM Terminals and Maersk...