Assistant Operations Manager - Asset Execution

APM Terminals; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development pathways and technical培训

Leadership growth opportunities

Work-life balance through shared, team

Diverse, multinational workplace

Job summary

APM Terminals is seeking a seasoned supervisor to lead daily terminal operations. You will direct Foremen to optimize labor, equipment, and yard strategies, ensuring safe, efficient execution across vessel, yard, and gate activities.

Role requires 2+ years in supervision, strength in unionized environments, and decisive action under dynamic conditions while upholding safety standards. Mature professionals enjoy a diverse, multinational environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience, preferably in operations, warehousing, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to lead in a unionized labor environment with clear communication and accountability.
• Strong decision-making skills to respond quickly to changing conditions while maintaining safety and efficiency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to learn terminal-specific systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily terminal operations, ensuring labor and equipment assignments are safe, efficient, and aligned with plans.
• Direct Foremen/Chief Supervisors to optimize labor use, manage costs, and support vessel, yard, and gate activities.
• Authorize overtime and supplemental labor based on needs; deploy and adjust resources in real time.
• Monitor arrival times, validate hours, and ensure payroll reporting accuracy.
• Establish yard and equipment strategies to maximize space and chassis availability.
• Reallocate labor, equipment, and resources to maintain flow and meet priorities.
• Oversee labor relations activities, including coaching and corrective action per safety standards.
• Hold supervisors accountable for safe behavior and performance; intervene when needed.
• Support development and refinement of operating plans and 24/7 shifts.

Skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Supervisory experience

Unionized labor leadership

Fast decision-making

MS Word, Excel, Outlook proficiency

Driver’s license & TWIC

Job description

APM Terminals

Appetizer

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving — observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be apart of our journey.

What We Can Offer

At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.

• Drive operational improvements in a high‑impact, innovation‑focused environment.
• Access development pathways, technical training, and leadership growth opportunities.
• Be part of a culture that values work-life balance through shared accountability and team‑based support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that directly shape safer, smarter, and more efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily terminal operations, ensuring all labor and equipment assignments are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operating plans.
• Direct Foremen/Chief Supervisors to optimize labor utilization, manage costs, and support consistent execution across vessel, yard, and gate activities.
• Order, deploy, and adjust labor resources in real time, including authorizing overtime and supplemental labor based on operational requirements.
• Monitor labor arrival times, validate hours worked, and ensure accurate payroll reporting and timekeeping adjustments.
• Establish equipment and yard strategies to maximize yard space, ensure chassis availability, and support vessel productivity.
• Make real‑time decisions reallocating labor, equipment, vessel gangs, rail units, and gate resources to maintain operational flow and meet business priorities.
• Oversee labor relations activities, including coaching, corrective action, and disciplinary processes for union labor in accordance with safety and operational standards.
• Hold Foremen/Chief Supervisors accountable for safe behaviors and effective performance; intervene and reassign as needed to maintain a safe operation.
• Support development, implementation, and refinement of operating plans across the terminal.
• Work a rotating schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays to support 24/7 terminal operations.

What We Are Looking For

• Continuous improvement mindset: 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
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience, preferably in operations, transportation, warehousing, supply chain, stevedoring, or equivalent military experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a unionized labor environment and manage performance through clear communication, coaching, and accountability.
• Strong decision‑making skills with the ability to respond quickly to changing operational conditions while maintaining safety and efficiency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with the ability to learn terminal‑specific systems and tools.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a TWIC card.

Salary: $90K - $120K+

Hours: 12 hr Rotating Shifts

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role is primarily performed outdoors in an active terminal environment. The position requires standing and walking for extended periods, climbing, balancing, and working around moving equipment. The role involves lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, and operational hazards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

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.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.