Port Yard & Gate Operations Lead

Ports America Shared Services, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Other benefits

Job summary

Ports America Shared Services, Inc. in Newark, NJ, seeks a Yard/Gate Assistant Operations Manager to supervise yard and gate operations, ensuring labor works safely, efficiently, and on schedule to deliver maximum service levels for vessel and truck line customers.

You will coordinate with vessel and gate operations, monitor KPI performance, enforce safety and standard operating procedures, and address issues daily while guiding a team in a fast-paced maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline; or High School Diploma/GED equivalent AND 4+ years of management experience.
• TWIC card issued by the Department of Homeland Security
• Valid US Driver's License
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Maritime Studies, or related field.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Understanding of cargo stowage and stability.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, plan effectively, influence others, and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Supervises yard/gate operations according to the plan.
• Supervises fleet of straddle carriers and tracks and measures KPI's.
• Instructs & ensures labor follows safe working practices.
• Instructs & ensures labor in the proper standard operating procedures.
• Provides close supervision providing regular feedback.
• Follows company management policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreement, and local practices.
• Identifies and solves problems/issues on a daily basis.
• Reports problems/issues to the Yard Manager, as needed.
• Acts as a focal point for yard issues with assigned shift.
• Handle empty container allocation and movement of empties.
• Handle customs inspections teams, AQI, road ability checks, and chassis changeovers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Management

Operations

Transportation

Warehousing

Supply chain

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS Diploma + 4+ years mgmt

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ports America Shared Services, Inc. in Newark, NJ, seeks a Yard/Gate Assistant Operations Manager to supervise yard and gate operations, ensuring labor works safely, efficiently, and on schedule to deliver maximum service levels for vessel and truck line customers.

You will coordinate with vessel and gate operations, monitor KPI performance, enforce safety and standard operating procedures, and address issues daily while guiding a team in a fast-paced maritime environment.