Assistant Operations Manager (Yard/Gate Operations)

FIT•Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida International Terminal is seeking a hands-on Yard/Gate Assistant Operations Manager to help lead safe, efficient terminal yard and gate operations. The role provides day-to-day direction to ILA yard labor, coordinates equipment and staffing, supports container flow, and makes operational decisions intended to improve productivity, service times, and cost control. The position works in an active marine-terminal environment and may involve travel, rotating on-call coverage, unscheduled callouts, extended workdays or workweeks, overtime, weekends, and holidays. Physical duties and conditions include occasionally exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force, climbing ladders and vessel gangways, working at heights of six feet or more, wearing required personal protective equipment, and working amid heat, rain, humidity, dust, fumes, noise, vibration, and field hazards. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must also be able to participate in the company’s pre-employment and random drug-testing program. Florida International Terminal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides an inclusive, accessible recruitment process, with reasonable accommodations available upon request.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to three years of experience in port, logistics, terminal, or related operations.
Technical or professional training, including required courses or permits under applicable regulations.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook, with the ability to learn terminal operating and yard-management systems.
Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, relationship-management, and teamwork skills.
Currently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to participate in the company’s pre-employment and random drug-testing program.
Ability to occasionally exert 20 to 50 pounds of force, climb ladders and vessel gangways, and work at heights of six feet or more.
Ability to work in heat, rain, humidity, dust, fumes, noise, vibration, and field hazards while using required personal protective equipment.
Availability for travel, rotating on-call coverage, unscheduled callouts, extended workdays or workweeks, overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Lead daily yard and gate activities while maintaining a safe, productive work environment.
Direct ILA Headers, Foremen, Chief Supervisors, and hourly union labor in completing work assignments safely and efficiently.
Plan container movement, grounding, storage, and dispatch activities to optimize yard space and terminal flow.
Monitor container dispatch sequences, direct-dispatch schedules, gate moves, turn times, and equipment productivity.
Determine labor and equipment needs, order appropriate resources, authorize overtime when needed, and verify labor hours and payroll adjustments.
Use independent judgment to assign or reassign labor and equipment based on operational priorities and business needs.
Lead pre-operation safety talks, inspect work areas, escalate hazards, and reinforce company safety requirements.
Address labor concerns and grievances through applicable labor agreements and established procedures.
Coordinate with terminal departments, customs agencies, carriers, unions, and other operational partners.
Support special projects and other operational assignments as needed.