Assistant Manager, Operations - Vessel

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey in the dynamic world of terminal operations? APM Terminals is a global leader in port and terminal management. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we're dedicated to delivering excellence in container handling, logistics solutions, and maritime services across the globe.

  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 that's redefining the industry standards. Apply now and let's build a brighter future together!

APM Terminals is seeking an Assistant Manager of Operations (Vessel) to join our team in Alabama. This role involves managing and training I.L.A. employees to maintain a safe work environment, maximize vessel productivity, control costs, and meet terminal and operational requirements. The Assistant Manager will also assist in enforcing the security plan to ensure compliance with Federal Regulations CFR 105. Additionally, the role requires a continuous effort to enhance service for all customers and provide an environmentally safe working environment for both APM and I.L.A. employees.

We offer:

We offer you an exciting global career at the forefront of world trade.  
Working with the best people in a global team culture with future growth opportunities in an industry that has a significant impact on the world economy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring all daily work assignments are completed properly and safely by the I.L.A. Employees and hourly union labor you supervise.
• Responsible  for  monitoring  the  arrival  times  of  all  labor,  authorizing  any  necessary  overtime, ensuring  that  labor  is  properly  identified  on  all  payroll  records  and  ensuring  that  any  and  all appropriate payroll adjustments are made for labor based on their actual hours of work.
• Expected and required to direct the I.L.A. Employees to take appropriate action to achieve efficient and  safe  operations  within  the  terminal  facility,  including  directing  the  I.L.A.  Employees  to  warn, replace or discipline rank and file I.L.A. labor as you deem appropriate. 
• Expected  to  use  your  independent  judgment  and  discretion  in  making  important  operational decisions.  Your decisions should be guided by business needs with the goal of improving overall terminal operations by maximizing labor efficiency and minimizing terminal turn-time.
• Responsible for handling any grievances that are brought to your attention.
• You have the authority to work with Supervise key stakeholders to achieve customer service level agreements related to the vessel operations department
• Responsible for proactively communicating with Strategy and Optimization any deviation from the operating plan, participating in feedback sessions.
• Exercise management authority to promote total-terminal success in accordance with the leadership’s strategic  vision,  including  optimization  of  work  processes  and  efficient manpower utilization.
• Facilitate and promote  teamwork  environment  with  internal  and  external  stakeholders.  Customers, Carriers, Vendors as well as labor at all levels.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with other Transportation and Logistics business units to support the APMM Group strategies and vision.

Who we are looking for:

• Education - Prefer bachelor's degree in related field or associate degree.  Three (3) years transportation/stevedoring experience or equivalent military experience
• Strong managerial, supervisory, team building, motivating and decision-making skills.  Thinks strategically and has long term vision.
• Ability to modify important changes rapidly
• Ability to work together across boundaries and exchange as well as adapt skills
• Broad knowledge in job area or discipline or expertise in specific discipline

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