Assistant Manager, Operations (Marine)

We offer 

APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to continuous improvement is driven by LEAN principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Join us to be part of an innovative environment where your growth is our priority, and experience the numerous advantages of being a valued member of our team.

Purpose

The Assistant Manager, Operations is responsible for managing and providing training for ILA rail, vessel and yard 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 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
• Hire and schedule competent labor and direct the labor workforce in the performance of their daily work assignments
• 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 directing the labor working in the grounding operation to maximize terminal yard space, secure required chassis and improve vessel productivity
  making 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. 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
• 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 directing the I.L.A. Foremen/Chief Supervisors to warn, replace or discipline 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 discipline and warning, citing, replacing and/or firing labor
• Become familiar with and utilize the applicable labor agreements and grievance adjustment procedures
• Handle any grievances that are brought to your attention in an expeditious manner, and you should obtain all relevant facts and use independent judgment and discretion in adjusting any grievance
• Determine and implement an appropriate resolution to resolve a grievance, such as hiring additional labor or paying for time in lieu thereof
• Work with members of the Management Team of any other part of the APM terminal operation to cooperatively address and resolve the grievance

Education:

• High school diploma/GED; College degree preferred.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Basic proficiency with Mobile phones and using Mobile apps

Soft Skills:

• Self-starter with strong multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player attitude
• Ability to modify important changes rapidly
• Collaborate across boundaries and exchange as well as adapt skills to achieve shared goals

Work Experience:

• 2+ years supervisory or management experience
• 3+ years transportation, supply chain, warehouse, stevedoring experience or equivalent military experience
• 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

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.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: USD 80,000.00 - USD 90,000.00*

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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