Manager of Planning and Scheduling, AM

Who We Are @ APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. As part of the A.P. Moller‑Maersk Group, we connect economies and communities worldwide. Our success is driven by a strong commitment to LEAN methodologies, embedding continuous improvement into every aspect of our operations. Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Our Los Angeles terminal is one of the most modernized facilities in North America, designed with advanced technology that drives efficiency and reliability. Working here means being part of a fast‑paced, dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make an impact.

We are hiring for a Manager of Planning and Scheduling, Asset Maintenance in our Los Angeles, CA Terminal. Could this person be you?

The Manager of Planning and Scheduling, Asset Maintenance is responsible for the management of all aspects of the maintenance task planning and scheduling of terminal assets, including Quay Cranes, RTGs, Spreaders, Straddle Carriers, and rolling stock equipment. This position is also responsible to assist with cost effective maintenance and proper communication with AM contractors and APMT’s Operations team.

• Manage AM contractors and union labor in all areas of maintenance operations and equipment
• Manage AM contractors and labor to ensure that all critical preventative and corrective maintenance is being planned and completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Supervise and direct labor in the maintaining of a safe and clean working environment through the adherence to OSHA, hazardous, safety procedures and perform frequent inspections of all equipment.
• Schedule, assign, and approve all work hours, including overtime for mechanics
• Create, maintain, and manage schedules for preventative maintenance to maximize the asset life and longevity of invested capital.
• Analyze current procedures and activities to identify and present opportunities for improvement of the utilization of assets.
• Assist in terminal improvement projects that involve process changes, dynamic brainstorming, planning execution, and information gathering.
• Support the disciplinary process when needed, including contributing to investigations into personnel who are not carrying out assigned work properly or safely and recommending training or disciplinary action, as necessary.
• Maintain a working and professional relationship with ILWU labor (including OCU), and be knowledgeable in labor contracts and grievance procedures. Resolve on the job labor issues with the ILWU locals and represent the interests of the Company.
• Support and help drive the efficient use of CMMS for business management objectives, Quality Management System (QMS) and key performance indicators (KPI)
• Use Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for parts and material associated with maintaining terminal equipment.
• Control work orders and ensure that APMT is maintaining preventative and corrective maintenance that is critical to the equipment.
• Control and reduce maintenance and materials costs through management of labor, labor contractor and vendors.
• Interface with equipment suppliers to develop and to review equipment specifications.
• Manage customer relationships with vendors, operations group, and the lines, maintaining timely and transparent communication with each

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university in related field or equivalent professional experience is required.
• Five (5) years terminal operations, Data analysis, Asset management.

Leadership

• Strong managerial, supervisory, team building, motivating and decision‑making skills in order to direct the union labor workforce and vendors on a daily basis to achieve operational goals.
• Ability to effectively manage conflicting goals, resource conflicts, and make correct real‑time decisions.
• Thinks strategically and has long term vision to support the business direction.

Accountability

• Self‑motivated and self‑directed.
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