Terminal Operations Lead: Continuous Improvement & Safety

APM Terminals Inland Services Pvt Ltd; 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 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.