Assistant Operations Manager - M&R

Ports America; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the maritime sector is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to lead teams in ensuring operational efficiency and safety. In this dynamic role, you will develop operating plans to enhance customer service and productivity while coordinating labor and maintaining equipment statistics. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering effective communication between departments and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Join a company that plays a vital role in global trade and offers opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced environment. If you are a self-starter with a sense of urgency, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of operations supervisory experience or a relevant college degree.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operating plans to enhance service and productivity.
• Coordinate daily labor orders and maintain equipment statistics.
• Ensure safety and health standards are met throughout operations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Planning and Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Time Management

Sense of Urgency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Marine Operations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

In the maritime industry, where colossal ships dock, and millions of tons of cargo are moved with precision, it takes teams of dedicated individuals to keep global trade in motion. Working in this dynamic sector means that you play a part in ensuring the pulse of commerce never skips a beat, all while driving the future of supply chain logistics and marine terminal operations.

Dive into a career where your talents make an impact and help us steer the future of this vital sector. Every job function in our organization whether it’s on the docks or behind the scenes in administrative roles, finance, payroll, or IT, has a significant impact on the national economy and critical supply chain operations.

As an Assistant Operations Manager, you’ll help lead our teams in maintaining high standards of operational efficiency while prioritizing the safety of all team members. As a steward of operational excellence, an Assistant Operations Manager will need to be flexible and adapt to changing operational needs and schedules. With our dedicated teams working on all three coasts across over 33 ports and 70 locations, you’ll feel empowered to grow professionally while serving the communities in which we operate.

Where the pulse of global trade meets the precision of maritime excellence, at Ports America, we don’t just move cargo; we drive the nation’s economic engine!

Summary: The Assistant Operations Manager in the M&R Department will ensure a safe and efficient environment for the Terminal Maintenance & Repair Program.

Essential Duties:

1. Develops and executes operating plans designed to improve customer service, productivity, safety, and quality of operating activities.
2. Communicate with line representatives on out-of-service equipment and cost of repairs.
3. Maintain statistics on all available and out-of-service equipment.
4. Coordinate daily labor orders for M&R and Reefer Operations.
5. Keep Manager aware of current operational status by regular communications and by issuing reports as directed.
6. Ensure good communication between Maintenance and Terminal Operations to minimize equipment downtime and maximize gate operation fluidity.
7. Ensure that all work orders and reports are completed accurately and submitted on time to appropriate staff.
8. Ensures that the parts inventory meets the needs of the repairs to be performed.
9. Ensure safety, health, and environmental standards are met throughout the operation.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

1. HS Diploma or GED Equivalent with 3+ years of operations supervisory experience OR Four (4) year college degree in Marine Operations, Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
2. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC Card issued by the Department of Homeland Security.
3. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Port Access Card issued by the NJ State Police.
4. A valid Driver’s License in good standing is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Previous experience in a supervisory role or supervising ILA Longshore Labor a plus.
2. Sense of Urgency & Self-Starter Mentality A MUST.
3. Requires good leadership skills.
4. High level of planning and organizational skills needed.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills.
7. Exceptional time management, due to fast-moving, demanding work environment.
8. Must be computer literate; proficient with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

NJ Pay discrepancy $70k-$90k per year.