Yard Operations Manager

APM Terminals

Elizabeth, NJ, US
Base: $90k - $120k; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
Variable shifts including evenings and weekends; day shift (flexibility required)
Yard container handling leadership
Safety-first operational mindset
Unionized environment experience
APM Terminals is seeking a Yard Operations Manager for their Elizabeth, NJ location, focused on improving terminal operations within a significant modernization initiative. The role requires leadership in yard activities, safety management, and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance productivity and efficiency

Job Summary

  • This role is critical for leading the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of all yard activities at a major North American terminal undergoing significant modernization.
  • The company fosters a dynamic learning culture driven by Lean principles, offering opportunities to develop leadership capability through hands-on operational ownership.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a unionized environment while managing daily priorities focused on safety, productivity, and cost control.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

APM Terminals is seeking a Yard Operations Manager for their Elizabeth, NJ location, focused on improving terminal operations within a significant modernization initiative. The role requires leadership in yard activities, safety management, and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Salary

Base: $90K - $120K; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Yard container handling leadership
  • Safety-first operational mindset
  • Unionized environment experience
  • Equipment and labor performance management
  • Variable shift availability including nights

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement Lean principles
  • Root cause problem solving skills
  • Global trade terminal operations insight
  • Collaborative cross-functional teamwork
  • Strategic space utilization analysis

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent terminal operations experience
  • Minimum five years in yard or container operations
  • Experience leading frontline operations with safety accountability
  • Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
  • Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

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