Plan and coordinate daily terminal yard operations, ensuring alignment with vessel schedules, rail activities, and gate flows
Define and execute operational strategies, including budgeting, performance planning, and long-term business initiatives
Optimize yard allocation and resource utilization to meet productivity targets, safety requirements, and service standards
Lead implementation and continuous improvement of Terminal Operating Systems (TOS), including real-time inventory, autostow, and optimization tools
Monitor operational performance and ensure system accuracy across platforms such as Express and SPARCS
Collaborate with internal departments, customers, vendors, and labor unions to maintain efficient and stable operations
Develop team capability by coaching Assistant Managers and promoting a high-performance, safety-first culture
Requirements
Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement - someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Demonstrated experience in operations planning, logistics, or terminal operations within a complex, high-volume environment
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate teams, delegate effectively, and manage performance
Solid decision-making and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to analyze operational challenges and implement effective solutions
Proven ability to build relationships across stakeholders, including internal teams, customers, and labor unions
Adaptability to dynamic operational demands, including variable shifts and changing priorities
You should be comfortable working variable shifts, including nights and weekends, and able to operate effectively in both indoor and outdoor terminal conditions.
Salary: $125k - $135k
Hours: Day Shift (Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed)
Location: Miami, FL
Dimensions:
Benefits
Vision insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
APM Terminals
At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving - observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be apart of our journey.
What We Can Offer:
At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.
Work in a high-impact planning role where your decisions directly influence terminal performance, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency
Exposure to end-to-end terminal operations including vessel, yard, rail, and gate activities within a complex logistics environment
Opportunities to lead transformation initiatives, including system enhancements and process optimization projects
A flexible and dynamic work environment combining office-based planning with on-terminal operational engagement
Maersk · Florida, Miami, 33132