Job Title: Assistant Operations Manager – Strategy and Terminal Optimization (AOM - STO)
Overview:
Based in Port Everglades, Florida. The Assistant Operations Manager - Strategy and Terminal Optimization (AOM - STO) supervises the vessel load and discharge planning processes as well as the optimal use of yard space utilization & intermodal operations. The planning takes into account vessel stability, safety, and an efficient yard and vessel operation, and generates statistical reports, issuing weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports for use by Management, to ensure, coordinating and monitoring optimal planning and deployment of all necessary facilities & labor. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years in a container terminal or within the transportation industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and control the execution of vessel, berth, and yard operational plans, serving as a key focal point for integrated vessel and yard planning activities and ensuring alignment with overall terminal objectives.
- Coordinate the preparation, validation, and execution of vessel discharge/load plans, vessel work plans, yard utilization plans, and operational deployment plans to maximize productivity and minimize operational constraints.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously optimize strategic yard layouts, allocation parameters, planning settings, and vessel profiles/libraries based on operational requirements, cargo flows, volumes, and capacity.
- Integrate vessel, berth, yard, equipment, and landside planning to ensure efficient cargo flow and effective utilization of terminal capacity and resources.
- Monitor execution against plan and proactively identify bottlenecks, conflicts, capacity constraints, and operational risks, implementing or recommending corrective actions to maintain operational continuity and productivity.
- Resolve daily operational and planning issues of moderate to high complexity, escalating matters with significant operational, safety, service, or business impact to the appropriate management level.
- Coordinate container discharge and loading activities, yard operations, and berth schedules to support maximum vessel productivity, efficient yard utilization, and optimal deployment of labor and equipment.
- Ensure planning activities comply with operational requirements, established procedures, safety standards, terminal policies, and applicable maritime and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate resource requirements and ensure that appropriate labor, equipment, yard capacity, and operational support are identified and incorporated into operational plans.
- Coordinate with relevant operational stakeholders to address resource constraints and minimize their impact on vessel, yard, gate, and terminal performance.
- Ensure operational schedules, plans, and planning instructions are prepared, communicated, and distributed accurately and on time, enabling continuity across shifts and effective handovers without loss of critical operational information.
- Ensure preparation and validation of resource deployment and operational performance reports, investigating variances and resolving related planning or deployment issues.
- Maintain accurate operational logs and ensure relevant operational and statistical information is available for performance monitoring, analysis, and management decision-making.
- Monitor planning effectiveness and adherence to operational plans, analyzing deviations between planned versus actual performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Review and optimize planning methodologies, working practices, procedures, and planning parameters to improve productivity, capacity utilization, schedule reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Support scenario planning and operational readiness for volume peaks, vessel schedule changes, yard congestion, equipment constraints, irregular operations, and other operational contingencies.
- Promote effective knowledge sharing, standardization, and problem-solving within the planning team, ensuring lessons learned and operational improvements are incorporated into future planning.
- Support the development and implementation of continuous-improvement and terminal optimization initiatives, measuring their effectiveness and recommending further enhancements where required.
- Work closely with Operations, Planning, Engineering, IT, Commercial, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure planning decisions are aligned with service commitments and overall terminal strategy.
- Promotes good working and professional relationships with all terminal departments.
- Follows company safety and health guidelines and other company policies.
- Undertaking project tasks as required.
- Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor including coverage within your team (STO Dept.), or yard/vessel coverage as needed.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience in the marine industry, marine or container terminal preferred, or within the transportation industry.
- Experience in having worked with statistical reports will be an advantage.
- A college degree in Statistics, Operations Management, business administration, computer or related discipline is highly desirable.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the USA, no Visa or Sponsorship at this time.
- Must be able to obtain a Port ID & TWIC card.
Skills/Knowledge:
- Requires some knowledge of container vessel stowage and stability criteria.
- Requires some knowledge of yard lay-out and operating techniques.
- Requires a knowledge of TOS vessel and yard planning systems.
- Requires a certificate in hazardous cargo handling.
- Has familiarity with the implementation of international standards of safe working practices within marine, stevedoring and terminal operations.
- Requires ability to use computerized vessel and yard operation software system(s).
- Requires a high level of planning and organizational skills.
- Detailed oriented
- Project management skills.
- Relationship management skills.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Understanding the organization.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Conceptual Thinking: Analysis and problem solving.
- Have a goal-oriented mentality.
- Committed to teamwork.
- Highly motivated.
Work Environment and Expectations:
- Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Work involves climbing at heights at or above six feet, including ladders and gangway on board a vessel.
- Must employ the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the company’s Environmental, Health and Safety policies.
- Some exposure to extreme weather changes and humidity/moisture relative to atmospheric condition variations. Includes exposure to extreme summer temperatures, as well as rain.
- Possible exposure to dust, chemicals, gases, fumes, smoke, excessive noise, and/or vibrations.
- Regular trips to the field are required that includes various hazards and noise exposure.
- Travel may be required for assignments, meetings, and training.
- The job also requires availability for rotating on-call schedule, occasional unscheduled callouts, and extended workdays and/or workweeks.
- Overtime, Weekend and/or Holiday hours may be required.
- *Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed at any time at the discretion of your supervisor, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
FIT participates in pre-employment and random drug testing.
Florida International Terminal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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