Assistant Operations Manager - Planning na Ports America

In the maritime industry, where colossal ships dock, and millions of tons of cargo are moved with precision, it takes teams of dedicated individuals to keep global trade in motion. Working in this dynamic sector means that you play a part in ensuring the pulse of commerce never skips a beat, all while driving the future of supply chain logistics and marine terminal operations.

Dive into a career where your talents make an impact and help us steer the future of this vital sector. Every job function in our organization, whether it’s on the docks or behind the scenes in administrative roles, finance, payroll, or IT, has a significant impact on the national economy and critical supply chain operations.

At Ports America, the Assistant Operations Manager – Planning is responsible for planning container stowage operations for vessels to achieve both maximum utilizations required of Terminal customers/clients and terminal resources.

Essential Duties:

• Liaise with steamship line planners to obtain optimum stowage for PAC vessel operations.  This includes but is not limited to minimizing below deck work with insufficient moves, working over 4+ high on decks of vessels, and excessive crane boom ups.
• Plan vessel operations to reflect yard layout of export cargo to ensure smooth working of cargo with little to no re-handling of containers. 
• Prepare discharge and load sequences to minimize wasted motion for the crane operator and ensure efficient loading/discharge of containers.
• Identify and plan crane splits to ensure earliest possible finish of the steamship line’s vessel.
• Maximize Crane Density on vessels of 1000+ moves.
• Prepare “order of work” schedules in conjunction with the relevant vessel superintendent.
• Understand and ensure any ILA contractual items are handled effectively through proper planning and ordering for the vessel operation.
• Monitor and plan import space availability
• Continuously monitor yard plan to ensure export containers/import containers are handled and loaded correctly
• Ensure that the Company Safety & Environment policy and procedures are observed as well as all relevant safety legislation and the provisions of the relevant Health and Safety & Environmental Acts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Working Attributes:       

• Working on a ship and in a yard. 
• The environment may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving heavy equipment.
• Required to observe all safety and health requirements for container terminal environment
• The ability to work in changing hot and cold climates based on weather conditions
• The ability to work in an environment with moving objects and machinery

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of terminal operations experience in Planning and Stevedoring Operations.
• Obtain and maintain TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card) issued by the Department of Homeland Security
• Valid US Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Experience with related union contracts and managing labor.
• Experience with computerized operating systems.
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations, and related industry governmental regulations.
• High degree of computer literacy in Terminal Operating Systems (i.e. NAVIS SPARCS/N4, Tideworks, etc…).
• Creative thinking to resolve difficult and complex situations.
• Sense of Urgency & Self-Starter Mentality 
• Proven leadership skills.
• High level of planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional time management, due to fast moving, demanding work environment.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

MD Pay Transparency - $68,000 - $72,000, Depending on experience.

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