Vessel Operations Lead — High-Impact Port Ops

Maersk

Elizabeth (NJ)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

APM Terminals Elizabeth is seeking an Assistant Manager of Vessel Operations to lead safe, efficient cargo handling and reporting.

You will supervise foremen and labor, develop stowage plans using Navis N4/XPS, monitor performance with dashboards like Power BI, and coordinate with vessel agents and unions. This role requires a 4-year degree, 3+ years in transportation or stevedoring, and willingness to work extended shifts.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years of transportation or stevedoring experience.
Strong managerial, supervisory, team-building, decision-making, collaboration, and stakeholder-influencing skills.
Broad knowledge of vessel stowage, lashing, and stevedoring operations; unionized ILA/Longshore environment preferred.
Experience with Navis N4/XPS and vessel planning tools; ability to interpret operational data and Power BI dashboards.
DHS approval for TWIC card and Port Access Card; rigging qualification preferred.
Willingness to work variable schedules up to 12 hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; HSSE and PPE compliance.

Responsibilities

Develop and distribute safe, cost-efficient vessel stowage plans using Navis N4/XPS and vessel stowage/planning tools, submitting preplans and communicating approved changes.
Directly supervise Foremen, Headers, the Chief Clerk, and other labor in accordance with OSHA requirements, the Longshore contract, and applicable CBAs.
Lead gangway safety talks, inspect vessels for safety shortcomings, report deficient equipment, and investigate incidents with independent judgment and corrective action.
Monitor hourly counts and production delays, using Terminal Operating System data and dashboards such as Power BI to identify constraints.
Ensure containers are loaded according to plan without mis-stows, oversee lashing requirements, and manage hazardous cargo documents and reefer manifests.
Plan and approve heavy-lift gear for out-of-gauge lifts, confirm break-bulk import releases, and coordinate sailing times with vessel agents and line handlers.
Complete pre-final and final plans, Operational Statements for billing, and full shift reports outlining issues and recommendations.