Assistant Manager, Operations

Position Overview

APM Terminals – The Assistant Operations Manager of Marine is responsible for the safe loading and discharging of vessels at Port Miami. This role directs all stevedoring operations and labor with the objectives of maximizing productivity, controlling costs, and maintaining a safe work environment. The AOM prepares and approves preliminary documents and final billing while directly supervising labor during vessel operations, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and company standard procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Stow vessels as instructed by customers, and assemble and distribute the most cost-efficient plan to safely work the vessel.
• Submit preplan to vessels and vessel planners for approval.
• Communicate any plan changes to other managers and labor.
• Directly supervise labor, including Foremen, Headers, and Chief Clerk, ensuring adherence to OSHA and Longshore contract requirements.
• Conduct gangway safety talks prior to boarding and inspect vessels for safety shortcomings.
• Report safety-deficient equipment to Maintenance.
• Investigate safety incidents, remove individual(s) if necessary, recommend discipline and/or take corrective action.
• Address grievances expediently by using independent judgment in the best interest of the company.
• Resolve job labor issues with union headers and business agents.
• Document hourly counts, production delays, and take action accordingly.
• Ensure boxes are loaded as planned without mis-stows and are lashed according to vessel requirements.
• Oversee the distribution of hazardous documents and reefer manifests.
• Plan and approve proper heavy lift gear for out-of-gauge lifts as a competent rigger.
• Ensure break bulk imports are released by U.S. Customs and customers to prevent gate-outs.
• Approve overtime and meal hours as directed by customers.
• Send a pre-final plan to the vessel an hour before end of operations, and forward the final plan to vessel and customer planners.
• Communicate sailing times with the Vessel Agent and Line Handlers.
• Create formal Operational Statements at the end of cargo operations, suitable for billing.
• Submit full shift reports to management with issues and recommendations.
• Participate in all Safety and Department meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Prefer a college degree in a related field or an Associate degree with a minimum of three (3) years of transportation/stevedoring experience or equivalent military experience.
• Strong managerial, supervisory, team building, motivating, and decision-making skills.
• Accountability: Proven ability to achieve short term operational targets by maintaining high performance standards.
• Agility: Ability to rapidly implement and adapt to important changes.
• Collaboration: Skilled at working across boundaries and adapting skills as required.
• Functional Excellence: Broad knowledge in the functional area or specialized expertise in a specific discipline.
• Excellent customer service skills for maintaining close communication on cargo status and accommodating urgent needs.
• Proficient computer skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Willingness to work long, varied hours both indoors and outdoors under different weather conditions.
• Ability to climb steep ladders and work in close proximity to heavy equipment.
• Familiarity with Collective Bargaining Agreements and commitment to adherence.
• Willingness to perform other position-related duties as specified by management.

Benefits & Perks

• Job Type: Full Time
• Compensation: $75,000.00 to $90,000.00
• Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k Match