Terminal Operations Lead – Yard & Labor Optimization

APM Terminals; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotational operating model

Data-driven operations exposure

Global organization culture

Job summary

APM Terminals in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a Yard Operations Supervisor to lead daily yard activities, ensuring safe, efficient labor and equipment deployment on a 12-hour rotating shift. You will direct supervision to optimize costs, improve throughput, and uphold safety standards in a high-volume terminal environment.

The role requires at least two years of supervisory experience in operations, with a strong background in unionized settings, data-driven decision making, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of supervisory or management experience within operations, transportation, warehousing, supply chain, stevedoring, or comparable environments.
• Experience leading and influencing performance in a unionized labor environment through communication, coaching, accountability, and issue resolution.
• Strong decision-making ability to respond to changing operational conditions while maintaining safety and productivity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and terminal systems like Navis N4/XPS, and reporting tools such as Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily execution of yard operations, ensuring labor and equipment are deployed safely and efficiently.
• Direct ILA Foremen and Chief Supervisors to optimize labor utilization and support container handling activities.
• Monitor yard performance and reallocate resources to maintain flow and priorities.
• Utilize terminal systems and dashboards to guide deployment decisions.
• Analyze data and trends to identify constraints and implement improvements.
• Support labor relations by coaching and addressing performance concerns.
• Partner with Vessel, Rail, Gate, Planning, Asset Maintenance, HSSE, and other teams to ensure yard integrity.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Operations management

Power BI

Navis N4/XPS

Data analysis

Labor management

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or related field

Tools

Navis N4/XPS

Job description

APM Terminals in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a Yard Operations Supervisor to lead daily yard activities, ensuring safe, efficient labor and equipment deployment on a 12-hour rotating shift. You will direct supervision to optimize costs, improve throughput, and uphold safety standards in a high-volume terminal environment.

The role requires at least two years of supervisory experience in operations, with a strong background in unionized settings, data-driven decision making, and proficiency with