Marine Operations Lead: Vessel & Team Coordination

APM Terminals; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals Miami is seeking an experienced Assistant Operations Manager, Marine to ensure safe and efficient daily vessel operations. You will lead frontline teams, coordinate resources, and align with internal and external stakeholders to achieve productivity, safety, and service goals.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Maritime Studies, or a related field and 3–5 years in marine/terminal operations, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Maritime Studies, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in marine, terminal, logistics, transportation, or port operations.
• Strong understanding of container terminal and vessel operations, cargo handling processes, and terminal equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and employee development capabilities.
• Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic operational environment with variable shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the safe and efficient execution of daily marine and vessel operations
• Supervise, coach, and develop frontline supervisors and operational personnel
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and operational resources to optimize vessel productivity and terminal performance
• Monitor vessel operations and make real-time decisions to address issues and minimize operational delays
• Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, safety standards, and maritime requirements
• Collaborate with vessel planning, yard operations, maintenance teams, shipping lines, and port partners to support seamless terminal operations
• Analyze operational performance data and KPIs to identify trends and improve productivity
• Support incident investigations, corrective actions, workforce planning, scheduling, and resource allocation

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Maritime Studies, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related field

Job description

APM Terminals Miami is seeking an experienced Assistant Operations Manager, Marine to ensure safe and efficient daily vessel operations. You will lead frontline teams, coordinate resources, and align with internal and external stakeholders to achieve productivity, safety, and service goals.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Maritime Studies, or a related field and 3–5 years in marine/terminal operations, with strong leadership and communication skills.