MaerskSealand

Assistant Manager, Operations

MaerskSealand$80K — $90K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Maritime Studies, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field preferred
  • 3-5 years of progressive experience in marine, terminal, logistics, transportation, or port operations
  • Strong understanding of container terminal and vessel operations, cargo handling processes, and terminal equipment
  • Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and employee development capabilities
  • Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a dynamic operational environment with variable shifts, including evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate the safe and efficient execution of daily marine and vessel operations
  • Supervise, coach, and develop frontline supervisors and operational personnel
  • Coordinate labor, equipment, and operational resources to optimize vessel productivity and terminal performance
  • Monitor vessel operations and make real-time decisions to address issues and minimize operational delays
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, safety standards, and maritime requirements
  • Collaborate with vessel planning, yard operations, maintenance teams, shipping lines, and port partners to support seamless terminal operations
  • Analyze operational performance data and KPIs to identify trends and improve productivity
  • Support incident investigations, corrective actions, workforce planning, scheduling, and resource allocation

Benefits

  • Exposure to complex marine and vessel operations within a global terminal network
  • Opportunities to lead, coach, and develop frontline operational teams
  • Collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across terminal operations
  • Participation in operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives that drive real business impact
Full Job Description
Assistant Operations Manager, Marine We are looking for an experienced Assistant Operations Manager, Marine to support the safe and efficient execution of daily vessel operations. This role is responsible for coordinating operational resources, leading frontline teams, and ensuring productivity, safety, compliance, and customer service objectives are achieved. Working closely with terminal operations teams and external stakeholders, the Assistant Operations Manager, Marine will play a vital role in driving operational excellence, supporting workforce planning, and ensuring smooth vessel operations in a dynamic port environment. What We Can Offer At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement means every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers by continuously refining how we work. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work. In addition, this role offers: 3 Exposure to complex marine and vessel operations within a global terminal network 3 Opportunities to lead, coach, and develop frontline operational teams 3 Collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders across terminal operations 3 Participation in operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives that drive real business impact Key Responsibilities 3 Lead and coordinate the safe and efficient execution of daily marine and vessel operations 3 Supervise, coach, and develop frontline supervisors and operational personnel 3 Coordinate labor, equipment, and operational resources to optimize vessel productivity and terminal performance 3 Monitor vessel operations and make real-time decisions to address issues and minimize operational delays 3 Ensure compliance with company policies, environmental regulations, safety standards, and maritime requirements 3 Collaborate with vessel planning, yard operations, maintenance teams, shipping lines, and port partners to support seamless terminal operations 3 Analyze operational performance data and KPIs to identify trends and improve productivity 3 Support incident investigations, corrective actions, workforce planning, scheduling, and resource allocation What We Are Looking For 3 Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset-curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time. 3 Bachelors degree in Business, Maritime Studies, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field preferred 3 3-5 years of progressive experience in marine, terminal, logistics, transportation, or port operations 3 Strong understanding of container terminal and vessel operations, cargo handling processes, and terminal equipment 3 Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and employee development capabilities 3 Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills 3 Ability to work in a dynamic operational environment with variable shifts, including evenings and weekends Join us as we continue to shape the future of global trade and logistics. If you are passionate about safety, leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, wed love to hear from you. Salary: $80K - $90K Location: Miami, FL #LI-POST #LI-DB1

About MaerskSealand

Maersk Sealand is a Danish shipping company that provides container shipping services. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Maersk Sealand is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, a global conglomerate that operates in various industries including shipping, logistics, and energy. Maersk Sealand has a fleet of over 700 vessels and serves clients in various industries including retail, automotive, and healthcare.
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