Manager, Maintenance Execution

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey in the dynamic world of terminal operations? APM Terminals is a global leader in port and terminal management. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we're dedicated to delivering excellence in container handling, logistics solutions, and maritime services across the globe.

  At APM Terminals, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. With a presence in over 70 countries and a commitment to sustainability, we offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

  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!

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Manager, Maintenance Execution in Los Angeles, CA.

We offer:

• We offer you an exciting global career at the forefront of world trade. Working with the best people in a global team culture with future growth opportunities in an industry that has a significant impact on the world economy. 

Key responsibilities:

• Lead equipment incident and breakdown investigations through remote monitoring tools and/or inquiring with equipment user/operator to define precise area of breakdown.

• Remotely monitor Container Handling Equipment (CHE) and CHE related assets and collaborate with Maintenance Coordinator to respond, resolve, and follow up on notifications of breakdown either remotely or by Equipment User generated notifications.

• Manage breakdown response teams by prioritizing operational impact and ensuring a rapid restoration of equipment function. 

• Apply proper procedures for unplanned (breakdown) maintenance, suggesting enhancements (where appropriate), minimizing time to repair, and restoring equipment to safe and functional condition.

• Ensure details of all equipment breakdown events are recorded in the Work Order system.

• Manage documentation of specialized insight into equipment failure characteristics and methods of repair.

• Leverage data, such as equipment costs, speed, and effectiveness of the breakdown response in developing department strategy.

• Analyze breakdown related KPIs and exception reports, taking timely action when KPIs indicate it is needed.

• Collaborate with other managers, supervisors, and technical staff to drive down maintenance costs and optimize the breakdown maintenance response and processes.

• Promote continuous improvement and constant drive towards incident free operations with reducing unplanned equipment outages.

• Enhance and promote best practice in strategy and the routine scheduling of maintenance work activities by communicating learnings and reporting discrepancies in maintenance procedures and guidelines.

• Support an ongoing review process for the standard operating procedures and guidelines for equipment reliability and breakdown management, which will support APMT in sustaining safe operation of all terminal equipment

• Exercise management authority to promote total-terminal success in accordance with the leadership’s strategic vision, including optimization of work processes and efficient manpower utilization. 

• Promote good working relationships with customers, vendors, terminal management, and Unionized workforce.

• Effectively communicate and coordinate with other Transportation and Logistics business units to support the APMM Group strategies and vision.

Who we are looking for:

• Minimum four (4) year degree from an accredited college in electrical, mechanical or related subject at similar level, or equivalent working experience of five (5) years in Terminal Operations or facility management related environment

• Five (5) years multi-discipline experience of maintenance & repair for a range of port terminal or heavy industrial equipment is strongly preferred.  Two (2) years’ experience of emergency response, diagnostics, and breakdown repairs of port terminal or similar heavy industrial equipment is preferred.

• Ability to set operational plans with short-term impact by maintaining standards that lead to high performance and execution
  Agility - Ability to modify important changes rapidly, multi-task, meet aggressive deadlines, and demonstrate ability to effectively communicat