Director of Execution Asset Management

Job Description

APM Terminals

Reporting to the Head of Asset Management, this role leads site-wide maintenance operations to drive standardization, reliability, and cost discipline across power equipment, RTGs, and container-handling assets. It partners closely with Yard, Marine, Rail, and union leadership to break down silos, implement a structured PM cadence, and shift the organization from reactive to preventative and predictive maintenance—while steering the transition from gas-powered to electric equipment with rigorous safety, training, and change management. The position supervises foremen and mechanics, ensures OSHA/environmental compliance, leverages digital tools for real-time decision-making, captures true maintenance costs through disciplined work-order management, and optimizes vendor performance to maximize equipment availability. Requires an engineering degree, 5+ years in terminal M&R, and the agility to support a rotational, 24/7 operation.

Appetizer:
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 apart of our journey.

What We Can Offer:
At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.

• Opportunities to lead large-scale operational transformation initiatives, including electrification and predictive maintenance programs

• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Yard, Marine, Rail, and union leadership teams

• A structured environment focused on continuous learning, leadership development, and technical upskilling

• A role supporting a 24/7 operation with balanced planning, autonomy, and operational ownership

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead site-wide maintenance operations across power equipment, RTGs, and container-handling assets to ensure reliability, standardization, and cost discipline

• Drive the transition from reactive to preventative and predictive maintenance through structured PM cadence and process standardization

• Supervise maintenance teams, including foremen and mechanics, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all repair and maintenance activities

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and union leadership to strengthen collaboration, align priorities, and improve workflows across terminal operations

• Champion the transition from gas-powered to electric equipment, implementing new processes, safety standards, and training programs

• Utilize digital tools and data insights to monitor equipment performance, track maintenance costs, and enable real-time operational decision-making

• Manage vendor performance, procurement processes, and work-order systems to optimize cost, ensure accountability, and maximize equipment availability

What We Are Looking For:

• Continuous improvement mindset: 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in terminal maintenance and repair or heavy equipment maintenance environments

• Strong knowledge of maintenance operations, including preventative and predictive maintenance strategies for industrial or port equipment

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a unionized environment, manage labor relations, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards (OSHA/environmental)

• Ability to operate effectively in a rotational, 24/7 environment with strong adaptability and decision-making skills under changing conditions

Location: Elizabeth, NJ

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000

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