Assistant Manager, Maintenance Planning

APM Terminals

Where global trade meets innovation

Step into the engine room of global commerce. At APM Terminals Miami, you won't just be doing a job—you'll be part of a system that keeps the world moving. Located at a key gateway connecting the U.S. to Latin America and the Caribbean, every container you touch links businesses, industries, and communities across borders.

This is a place where speed meets precision, and where safety and innovation go hand in hand. You'll collaborate with passionate, diverse teams who thrive under pressure, solve real-world challenges, and celebrate wins together. Here, your work doesn't stay local—it travels the globe.

Why you'll love it here

• Be part of a global network powering international trade

• Work in a fast-paced, high-energy port environment

• Gain exposure to a dynamic, multicultural logistics hub

• 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

At 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.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of global trade and make a meaningful impact on communities worldwide. Discover your potential with APM Terminals and become part of a team that's redefining the industry standards. Apply now and let's build a brighter future together!

Assistant Operations Manager, Maintenance Planning

APM Terminals Miami is looking for an Assistant Operations Manager, Maintenance Planning to lead the planning, scheduling, and coordination behind the terminal's equipment maintenance. This role sits at the center of keeping assets reliable and operations running smoothly, working closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, and Maintenance teams to make sure equipment is ready when it's needed most.

What we can offer

• A dynamic learning and training culture built on LEAN principles, with real opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career

• The chance to lead and develop a team of maintenance planning professionals

• Exposure to enterprise maintenance systems, asset lifecycle management, and terminal-wide performance data

• A collaborative environment where your ideas on process improvement are genuinely valued

• A role with real influence—your work directly shapes equipment reliability and operational performance across the terminal

Key responsibilities

• Lead maintenance planning activities to keep preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on track

• Coach and develop a team of maintenance planning personnel

• Build maintenance schedules, work plans, and resource allocations that maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime

• Oversee work order administration and keep the CMMS accurate and up to date

• Manage maintenance-related purchase orders, supplier invoices, and vendor coordination

• Maintain asset records, including equipment hours, asset creation and disposal, and compliance documentation

• Track and report on maintenance KPIs, fuel and electricity consumption, and equipment utilization

• Support workforce planning and budgeting to make the best use of labor, materials, and contractors
  Above all, APM Terminals is committed to fostering innovation, supporting work-life balance, and investing in the professional development of every team member.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Asset Management, Maintenance Management, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered)

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in maintenance planning, equipment maintenance, asset management, or terminal operations

• Familiarity with CMMS, asset management systems, or enterprise maintenance software

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills

• Sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities, with confidence prioritizing competing demands

• Clear, effective communication skills, written and verbal

• Lean-minded: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement -- someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day

Salary: $76K - $86K

Location: Miami, FL

Physical Demands & Work Environment

You will work in both office and terminal environments and will regularly engage in warehouse and yard activities. This role requires standing, walking, lifting, and occasional work outdoors in varying weather conditions. During peak operational periods, flexibility to work nights, weekends, or holidays may be required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States

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

APM Terminals is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who are applying for positions in the U.S. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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