Assistant Manager, Operations (Marine)

The Assistant Manager, Operations is responsible for managing and providing training for gangs and stevedoring with the objective of maintaining a safe work environment, maximizing marine, yard and gate productivity, controlling cost and meeting terminal and operational requirements. Assists with the enforcement of the security plan to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations CFR 105. Ensure to continuously strive to improve the service to all customers and provide an environmentally safe working environment for all Mobile and ILA employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and proper completion of daily assignments by Foremen/Chief Supervisors and union labor.

• Direct Foremen/Chief Supervisors to optimize labor costs and terminal efficiency.

• Order and schedule labor as needed based on business demands.

• Hire, assign, and oversee labor to ensure effective execution of daily tasks.

• Monitor labor arrival times, authorize overtime, and ensure accurate payroll records and adjustments.

• Establish equipment needs and direct grounding operations

• Maximize yard space

• Secure chassis

• Improve vessel productivity

• Make strategic operational shifts (e.g., flip line to break bulk, reassign vessel gangs, rail units, gate clerks) to enhance efficiency and reduce turn-time

• Develop and implement terminal-wide operating plans.

• Administer discipline for I.L.A. labor and Foremen/Chief Supervisors

• Issue warnings, citations, replacements as needed

• Ensure safe and efficient operations

• Apply labor agreements and grievance procedures.

• investigate and resolve grievances promptly using sound judgment and discretion.

Key Requirements

• High school diploma/GED; College degree preferred.

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Basic proficiency with Mobile phones and using Mobile apps

• Self-starter with strong multitasking and problem-solving skills Classification: Internal

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Collaborative team player

• Quick to adapt to important changes

• Skilled at cross-functional collaboration to achieve shared goals

• Possess current valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one and ability to obtain insurance via company policies.

• Knowledge with continuous improvements projects and/or process improvements to add value to APM Terminals

Ready to make your mark? Apply now and help us set new standards for customer experience in logistics!

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Job Type: Full Time

Salary : 85,00.00 to 95,000.00*

Benefits: Full time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match

• The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

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