Assistant Operations Manager - Asset Execution

Assistant Operations Manager - Asset Execution

What We Can Offer

• Drive operational improvements in a high‑impact, innovation‑focused environment.
• Access development pathways, technical training, and leadership growth opportunities.
• Be part of a culture that values work-life balance through shared accountability and team‑based support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that directly shape safer, smarter, and more efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily terminal operations, ensuring all labor and equipment assignments are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operating plans.

• Direct Foremen/Chief Supervisors to optimize labor utilization, manage costs, and support consistent execution across vessel, yard, and gate activities.

• Order, deploy, and adjust labor resources in real time, including authorizing overtime and supplemental labor based on operational requirements.

• Monitor labor arrival times, validate hours worked, and ensure accurate payroll reporting and timekeeping adjustments.

• Establish equipment and yard strategies to maximize yard space, ensure chassis availability, and support vessel productivity.

• Make real‑time decisions reallocating labor, equipment, vessel gangs, rail units, and gate resources to maintain operational flow and meet business priorities.

• Oversee labor relations activities, including coaching, corrective action, and disciplinary processes for union labor in accordance with safety and operational standards.

• Hold Foremen/Chief Supervisors accountable for safe behaviors and effective performance; intervene and reassign as needed to maintain a safe operation.

• Support development, implementation, and refinement of operating plans across the terminal.

• Work a rotating schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays to support 24/7 terminal operations.

• What We Are Looking For

• 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

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience, preferably in operations, transportation, warehousing, supply chain, stevedoring, or equivalent military experience.

• Demonstrated ability to lead in a unionized labor environment and manage performance through clear communication, coaching, and accountability.

• Strong decision‑making skills with the ability to respond quickly to changing operational conditions while maintaining safety and efficiency.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with the ability to learn terminal‑specific systems and tools.

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a TWIC card.

• Salary: $90K - $120K+

• Hours: 12 hr Rotating Shifts

• Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This role is primarily performed outdoors in an active terminal environment. The position requires standing and walking for extended periods, climbing, balancing, and working around moving equipment. The role involves lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, and operational hazards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

• A PM Terminals is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who are applying for positions in the U.S. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

• We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process.