Rail Operations Leader - High-Volume Terminal

APM Terminals; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals Elizabeth is seeking a Manager of Rail Operations to lead daily rail activities in a high-volume terminal. You will drive safety, service and productivity targets, manage budgets, and coordinate over 200,000 rail moves annually while ensuring Navis N4/XPS readiness and real-time visibility.

You'll collaborate across functions with customers, labor representatives, and partners, and develop your leadership capabilities through exposure to rail, yard, vessel, gate, and maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five years in terminal operations with rail/intermodal experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Navis N4/XPS and related planning tools.
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily rail operations to achieve safety, service, production, and efficiency targets.
• Coordinate over 200,000 rail moves annually at APM Terminals Elizabeth and support 400,000 rail lifts annually.
• Manage rail operating budgets through labor planning and scheduling.
• Ensure accuracy of operational systems, including Navis N4/XPS and planning tools.
• Monitor performance with dashboards to identify constraints and drive improvements.
• Build relationships with internal teams, customers, and labor representatives while ensuring compliance with ILA labor agreements.

Job description

APM Terminals Elizabeth is seeking a Manager of Rail Operations to lead daily rail activities in a high-volume terminal. You will drive safety, service and productivity targets, manage budgets, and coordinate over 200,000 rail moves annually while ensuring Navis N4/XPS readiness and real-time visibility.

You'll collaborate across functions with customers, labor representatives, and partners, and develop your leadership capabilities through exposure to rail, yard, vessel, gate, and maintenance