Vessel Operations Lead — Lean & Safety

Maersk

Elizabeth (NJ)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 120,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

APM Terminals Elizabeth seeks a Manager of Vessel Operations to lead vessel movements, coordinate berthing and sailing windows, and supervise crews under the Master Labor Agreement. The role is office-based in Elizabeth, NJ, with five days in the office per week and close collaboration with planning, stevedores, and unions.

The candidate will drive safe, efficient operations with a focus on productivity, safety, and cost control.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field with 4–7 years of terminal operations experience.
Experience with Navis N4/XPS and vessel stowage or planning modules; familiarity with TMS, WMS, and Power BI is a plus.
Experience in an ILA or Longshore unionized environment preferred.
Strong supervisory and collaboration skills; knowledge of vessel stowage, lashing, and safe terminal operations.

Responsibilities

Organize and control vessel operations during shifts, directing crew to meet objectives.
Coordinate with Planning to support berthing and sailing deadlines.
Direct safe loading and discharging, maximize productivity and control costs.
Execute stowage plans using Navis N4/XPS, ensure correct lashings.
Supervise foremen, clerks, stevedores and ILA labor per Master Labor Agreement.
Monitor counts, production and delays; use dashboards to improve performance.
Lead safety talks, vessel inspections, incident follow-up and billing reports.