Assistant Manager, Operations (Marine)

At APM Terminals, we are a team of over 20,000 employees spread across more than 60 countries united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You’ll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM Terminals, the world is your workplace. APM Terminals is an independent business unit within the Danish Maersk Group – a Global Fortune 500 company with about 89,000 employees and offices in 130 countries with global growth opportunities in a range of fields from shipping and energy to our offshore and manufacturing industries - Join us to achieve even your most ambitious career goals! Under guidance of the Shift Manager, this position supervises a group of Operations Foremen, ensuring subordinates perform their jobs efficiently, safely and in a timely manner. Communicates vessel operation sequence and stevedoring requirements to subordinates. Executes the planned yard sequence and advises planners on information required. PURPOSE The Assistant Operations Manager of Marine is responsible for the safe loading and discharging of vessels at Port Miami. The AOM is responsible for directing all stevedoring operations and labor with the objectives of maximizing productivity, controlling costs, and maintaining a safe work environment. The AOM shall prepare and/or approve all preliminary documents, and final billing, and directly supervise labor during vessel operations. The AOM shall manage all operations within customers’ requirements and company standard procedures. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Stow vessels as instructed by customers, assemble and distribute the most cost-efficient plan to safely work the vessel. Submit preplan to vessels and vessels’ planners for approval. Communicate any changes made to the plans to other managers and laborers. Directly supervise labor, including Foremen, Headers, and Chief clerks, with adherence to OSHA and Longshore contracts. Conduct gangway safety talks prior to gangs boarding vessels and inspect vessels for safety shortcomings. Report safety deficient equipment to Maintenance. Investigate safety incidents, remove the individual(s), recommend discipline and/or take corrective action. Adjust any grievance brought to your attention in an expeditious manner. Investigate the grievance and use your independent judgment and discretion in adjusting the grievance in the best interest of the company. Resolve any job labor issues with union headers and business agents. Document hourly counts, and production delays, and address those delays. Ensure boxes are loaded as planned without mis-stows. Ensure boxes are lashed in accordance with the vessels’ requirements. Oversee the distribution of hazardous documents. Oversee the distribution of reefer manifests. Plan and approve proper heavy lift gear for out-of-gauge lifts as a competent rigger. Ensure breakbulk imports are released by U.S. Customs and customers to prevent “gate-outs.” Approve overtime and meal hours as directed by customers. Send the vessel a “pre-final” plan an hour before the end of operations for approval. Send vessel and customers’ vessel planners a copy of the final plan. Communicate sailing times with Vessel Agents and Line Handlers. Create formal Operational Statements at end of cargo operations, suitable for Billing. Send full shift report to management with issues and recommendations. Participate in all Safety and Department meetings. Education - Prefer bachelor’s degree in a related field or High school diploma. 1-2 years of experience in transportation/stevedoring experience or equivalent military experience. Leadership – Strong managerial, supervisory, team building, motivating, and decision-making skills in order to effectively influence stakeholders on a daily basis to achieve operational goals. Is receptive to innovative ideas and suggestions. Thinks strategically and has long-term vision. Accountability – Achieve short-term operational targets by maintaining standards that lead to high performance and execution. Agility – Ability to modify important changes rapidly. Collaboration – Ability to work together across boundaries and exchange as well as adapt skills. Functional Excellence – Broad knowledge in a job area or discipline or expertise in a specific discipline. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Good computer skills and ability to operate standard office equipment. Willingness to work long and varied hours both inside the office and outside under a variety of weather conditions. Must be able to climb steep ladders and work in close proximity to heavy equipment. Ensure adherence to Collective Bargaining Agreements. Performs other position related duties as specified by management. Notice to applicants who are applying to positions in the United States You must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. All individuals who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. Pay Transparency Notice: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/paytransp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf APM Terminals is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/V/D): FMLA Rights: http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf APM Terminals is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who are applying for positions in the U.S. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in applying for employment with APM Terminals in the U.S. and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, or if you need a reasonable accommodation to perform a job, please contact the applicable Human Resources Department by emailing reasonableaccommodations@maersk.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis pursuant to an interactive dialogue between the applicant and the Company.

Salary : $48,200 - $61,000