Operations Manager M&R

Essential Duties:

• Evaluates terminal gate/reefer activity and assesses 3^rd party revenue opportunities where appropriate.
• Ensures M&R agreements are billed accurately and timely.
• Constantly monitors and evaluates ILA 1804 activities ensuring all possible value added services are captured as revenue generating events.
• Direct all reefer related activity between vessel, yard and gate operations.
• Direct all shop repairs for non-container terminal equipment.
• Monitor efficiency of union labor on their repair and maintenance of customer containers and chassis.
• Communicate with line representatives on out of service equipment and cost of repairs.
• Interface with US Customs and other government agencies to facilitate their inspections of customers' containers.
• Ensure that customer bookings are met for pre-trip and gen-set requirements.
• Coordinate daily labor orders for M&R and Reefer Operations.
• Ensure good communication between Maintenance and Terminal Operations to minimize equipment downtime and maximize gate operation fluidity.
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules and KPI's are adhered to for terminal equipment.
• Monitor all expenditures for M&R and Reefer Operations and adhere to budgeted levels for all departments.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental standards are met throughout the operation.
• Conduct regular safety meetings within all departments of responsibility.
• Oversee and approve all labor payroll sheets.
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  Labor and Maintenance Budgets for Reefer Operations and M&R

  
  
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  Invoicing and knowledge of contract rates.

  
  

Shift - 7am-4pm Monday through Friday. Occasional Saturday based on business demand.

Physical Attributes:

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, occasional sitting.
• The ability to climb up and down stairs and equipment multiple times within a shift.
• Requires physical ability to work on a ship and in a yard.
• The ability to use a computer/keyboard.
• The ability to work in changing hot and cold climates based on weather conditions.
• The ability to work in an environment with moving objects and machinery, the environment may be hazardous to persons unable to see or hear fast moving heavy equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in any discipline OR 6+ years supervisory experience in operations or maintenance and IICL Certification is preferred.
• 2+ years of management experience in a maintenance/terminal environment.
• Requires the ability to obtain a TWIC Card issued by the Department of Homeland Security.
• Requires the ability to obtain a Pier Superintendent License issued by NJ State Police.
• A valid Driver's License in good standing is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of terminal operations, planning and stevedore operations.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience managing union contracts and union labor.
• Knowledge of the applicable union work rules, collective bargaining agreements and Federal and state wage and hour laws; Experience in placing daily labor hiring orders to staff entire terminal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with union and management staff.
• High level of planning and organizational skills.
• Requires ability to respond quickly and adapt to changes.
• Requires the ability to plan and organize multiple projects in fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of and commitment to safety and accident prevention, safety codes and regulations, and related industry governmental regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA Standards and procedures.
• Exceptional time management, due to fast-moving, demanding work environment.
• Experience and proficiency with computerized operating systems, terminal operating systems and other relevant technology such as NAVIS/SPARCS software.
• Must be computer literate; proficient with Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Requires the availability to work varied hours and shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

New Jersey pay transparency $80k-$100k

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