About the role

APM Terminals
Where global trade meets innovation
Step into the engine room of global commerce. At APM Terminals Elizabeth, you’ll be at the center of one of the busiest port complexes in North America. Every container you touch keeps freight moving through the Port of New York C New Jersey, supporting critical supply chains across the East Coast and beyond.
This is a place where speed, scale, and precision come together. You’ll collaborate with high- performing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where safety and operational excellence are the top priorities. Here, your impact is immediate—and global.
Why you’ll love it here
• Be part of a major gateway on the U.S. East Coast
• Experience high-volume, complex terminal operations
• Work with driven teams in a fast-moving environment
• Continuous improvement mindset – where curiosity is encouraged, root-cause problem solving is valued, and making things better every day is part of how we win
Manager

Rail

Operations At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving — observing how work happens, identifying what creates value,
and
removing
what
gets
in
the
way.
We
constantly
look
for
smarter,
simpler,
and
safer
ways
of
operating.
If
you
thrive
in
environments
where
people
value
learning
and
are
committed
to
continuously
improve
daily
operations,
join
us
and
be
a part
of
our
journey. 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. •

Work

in
a
critical
leadership
role
supporting
one
of
the
world's
most
integrated
port
and
terminal
networks. •

Contribute

directly
to
operational
excellence
through
continuous
improvement,
process
refinement,
and
data-driven
decision
making. •

Collaborate

with
cross-functional
teams,
customers,
industry
partners,
and
union
representatives
in
a
dynamic
terminal
environment. •

Develop

your
operational
and
leadership
capabilities
through
exposure
to
rail,
yard,
vessel,
gate,
and
maintenance
operations. Key

Responsibilities

•

Lead

daily
rail
operations
to
achieve
safety,
service,
production,
and
efficiency
targets,
including
zero
accidents,
zero
service
failures,
and
rail
productivity
goals. •

Coordinate

than

200,000

rail
moves
annually
at

APM

Terminals

Elizabeth

and
represent
the
company
within
the

Millennium

Marine

Rail

LLP

operations
team
supporting
more
than

400,000

rail
lifts
annually. •

Manage

rail
operating
budgets
through
effective
labor
ordering,
workforce
planning,
and
achievement
of
man-per-hour
performance
objectives. •

Ensure

accuracy
of
operational
systems,
including

Navis

N4/XPS

and
rail
planning
tools,
maintaining
real-time
visibility
of
loaded
and
discharged
rail
equipment. •

Monitor

operational
performance
using
reporting
tools
and
dashboards
to
identify
constraints,
improve
productivity,
and
enhance
customer
service
outcomes. •

Build

strong
working
relationships
with
internal
departments,
steamship
lines,
affiliated
business
units,
customers,
vendors,
truckers,
and
labor
representatives. •

Oversee

compliance

with

ILA

labor
agreements,
support
grievance
processes,
promote
safe
work
practices,
and
develop
a
high-performing
operations
team. What
We

Are

Looking

For

•

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. • Leadership expectation: We are looking
for
people
who
consistently
put
customers
first,
lead
by
example
with
respect
for
people,
deliver
results
with
integrity,
and
drive
continuous
improvement
by
solving
problems
at
the
root,
developing
people,
and
raising
standards
every
day. •

Bachelor's

degree
from
an
accredited
college
or
university,
preferably
in

Operations

Management,

Logistics,

Supply

Chain

Management,

Business

Administration,
or
a
related
field. •

Minimum

of
five
years
of
terminal
operations
experience,
with
experience
in
rail,
intermodal,
or
container
terminal
environments
preferred. •

Strong

knowledge

Terminal

Operating

Systems,

particularly

Navis

N4/XPS,
along
with
rail/intermodal
planning
tools
and
gate
or
appointment
systems
such
as
GOS/TAS. •

Experience

working
in
a
unionized
environment,
including
labor
relations,
contract
administration,
and
grievance
management,
is
strongly
preferred. •

Proven

ability
to
analyze
operational
data
and
performance
dashboards,
translating
insights
into
productivity,
service,
and
operational
improvements. •

Valid

driver's
license,
ability
to
meet
company
insurability
requirements,
and
eligibility
to
obtain
or
renew
both

TWIC

and

Port

Access

credentials. •

Demonstrated

strengths
in
accountability,
agility,
collaboration,
and
operational
leadership
within
a
fast-paced

environment.
Salary: $110K - $120K
Location: Elizabeth, NJ
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About the role

Rail

Can

Experience

Work

Contribute

Collaborate

Develop

Responsibilities

Lead

Coordinate

200,000

APM

Terminals

Elizabeth

Millennium

Marine

Rail

LLP

400,000

Manage

Ensure

Navis

N4/XPS

Monitor

Build

Oversee

ILA

Are

Looking

For

Continuous

Bachelor's

Operations

Supply

Chain

Business

Minimum

Strong

Terminal

Operating

Navis

Experience

Proven

Valid

TWIC

Port

Access

Demonstrated

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