Assistant Manager, Operations

A.P. Moller - Maersk•Miami, FL

1d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

APM Terminals The Assistant Operations Manager of Marine is responsible for safe loading and discharging of vessels at Port Miami. The AOM is responsible for directing all stevedoring operations and labor with the objectives of maximizing productivity, controlling costs, and maintaining a safe work environment. The AOM shall prepare and/or approve all preliminary documents, final billing, and directly supervise labor during vessel operations. The AOM shall manage all operations within customers’ requirements and company standard procedures. Principal Accountabilities: Stow vessels as instructed by customers, assemble and distribute the most cost-efficient plan to safely work vessel. Submit preplan to vessels and vessels’ planners for approval. Communicate any changes made to the plans to other managers and labor. Directly supervise labor, including Foremen, Headers and Chief Clerk, within adherence to OSHA and Longshore contract. Conduct gangway safety talks prior to gangs boarding vessel and inspect vessels for safety shortcomings. Report safety deficient equipment to Maintenance. Investigate safety incidents, remove individual(s), recommend discipline and/or take corrective action. Adjust any grievance brought to your attention in an expeditious manner. Investigate the grievance and use your independent judgement and discretion in adjusting the grievance in the best interest of the company. Resolve any job labor issues with union headers and business agents. Document hourly counts, production delays, and address those delays. Ensure boxes loaded as planned without mis-stows. Ensure boxes are lashed in accordance to vessels’ requirements. Oversee the distribution of hazardous documents. Oversee the distribution of reefer manifests. Plan and approve proper heavy lift gear for out-of-gauge lifts as competent rigger. Ensure break bulk imports are released by U.S. Customs and customers to prevent “gate-outs.” Approve overtime and meal hours as directed by customers. Send vessel a “pre-final” plan an hour before end of operations for approval. Send vessel and customers’ vessel planner a copy of final plan. Communicate sailing times with Vessel Agent and Line Handlers. Create formal Operational Statements at end of cargo operations, suitable for Billing. Send full shift report to management with issues and recommendations. Participate with all Safety and Department meetings.

Requirements

Prefer college degree in related field or Associate degree.
Three (3) years transportation/stevedoring experience or equivalent military experience.
Strong managerial, supervisory, team building, motivating and decision-making skills in order to effectively influence stakeholders on a daily basis to achieve operation goals.
Receptive to innovative ideas and suggestions.
Thinks strategically and has long term vision.
Achieve short term operational targets by maintaining standards that lead to high performance and execution.
Ability to modify important changes rapidly.
Ability to work together across boundaries and exchange as well as adapt skills.
Broad knowledge in job area or discipline or expertise in specific discipline.
Working closely with customers to keep them informed of status with cargo and accommodating special and/or urgent needs
Good computer skills and ability to operate standard office equipment.
Willingness to work long and various hours both inside office and outside under a variety of weather conditions.
Must be able to climb steep ladders and work in close proximity to heavy equipment.
Ensure adherence to Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Responsibilities

Stow vessels as instructed by customers, assemble and distribute the most cost-efficient plan to safely work vessel.
Submit preplan to vessels and vessels’ planners for approval.
Communicate any changes made to the plans to other managers and labor.
Directly supervise labor, including Foremen, Headers and Chief Clerk, within adherence to OSHA and Longshore contract.
Conduct gangway safety talks prior to gangs boarding vessel and inspect vessels for safety shortcomings.
Report safety deficient equipment to Maintenance.
Investigate safety incidents, remove individual(s), recommend discipline and/or take corrective action.
Adjust any grievance brought to your attention in an expeditious manner.
Investigate the grievance and use your independent judgement and discretion in adjusting the grievance in the best interest of the company.
Resolve any job labor issues with union headers and business agents.
Document hourly counts, production delays, and address those delays.
Ensure boxes loaded as planned without mis-stows.
Ensure boxes are lashed in accordance to vessels’ requirements.
Oversee the distribution of hazardous documents.
Oversee the distribution of reefer manifests.
Plan and approve proper heavy lift gear for out-of-gauge lifts as competent rigger.
Ensure break bulk imports are released by U.S. Customs and customers to prevent “gate-outs.”
Approve overtime and meal hours as directed by customers.
Send vessel a “pre-final” plan an hour before end of operations for approval.
Send vessel and customers’ vessel planner a copy of final plan.
Communicate sailing times with Vessel Agent and Line Handlers.
Create formal Operational Statements at end of cargo operations, suitable for Billing.
Send full shift report to management with issues and recommendations.
Participate with all Safety and Department meetings.
Performs other position related duties as specified by management.