Vessel Operations Lead: Stowage & Safety Excellence

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

Job summary

APM Terminals Elizabeth is seeking an Assistant Manager of Vessel Operations to lead safe, efficient vessel stowage planning and cargo operations. You will supervise labor, coordinate with vessel planners, agents, and labor representatives while ensuring compliance with safety standards and company procedures.

Experience with Navis N4/XPS, Power BI, and vessel planning tools is highly preferred. The role requires a four-year degree and 3+ years in transportation or stevedoring, with flexible

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 3+ years in transportation or stevedoring or equivalent military experience.
• Strong managerial, supervisory, team-building, and stakeholder influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and distribute safe, cost-efficient vessel stowage plans using Navis N4/XPS and related tools.
• Directly supervise foremen and labor in accordance with OSHA, longshore contracts, and CBAs.
• Lead safety talks, inspect vessels for safety issues, and investigate incidents with corrective actions.
• Monitor production delays using OPS data and dashboards to address constraints.
• Ensure proper liaison with vessel agents, labor, maintenance teams, and line handlers.
• Complete pre-final/final plans, billing statements, and full shift reports with recommendations.

Skills

Navis N4/XPS

Vessel operations

Labor supervision

Power BI

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Vessel planning tools

Job description

APM Terminals Elizabeth is seeking an Assistant Manager of Vessel Operations to lead safe, efficient vessel stowage planning and cargo operations. You will supervise labor, coordinate with vessel planners, agents, and labor representatives while ensuring compliance with safety standards and company procedures.

Experience with Navis N4/XPS, Power BI, and vessel planning tools is highly preferred. The role requires a four-year degree and 3+ years in transportation or stevedoring, with flexible