Robert Marziliano
Staten Island
Summary
Operations professional with extensive experience at PNCT and APM Terminals, thriving in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Currently managing the Process Improvement (WOW) department, applying Lean principles to optimize workflows and drive continuous improvement. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Way of Working Manager
APM Terminals
09.2023 - Current
- Lead the Process Improvement (WOW) department, utilizing Lean methodologies to optimize workflows across various terminal operations.
- Collaborate with department heads and cross-functional teams to implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Spearhead initiatives to reduce waste, streamline operations, and promote continuous improvement.
- Oversee training and development programs for staff to instill Lean principles and a culture of process improvement
Yard Manager
APM Terminals
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Managing and supervising a team of 9 direct reports and 50 union workers servicing over 2000 over the road truckers who complete 4000-5000 transactions daily.
- Managed day-to-day yard activities, including container storage, handling, and placement, optimizing yard utilization, and minimizing operational delays.
- Developed and implemented operational plans to improve productivity, reduce costs, and streamline operations, increasing throughput and reducing truck turnaround time. collaboration with terminal operations and planning teams to ensure smooth coordination between yard operations, vessel operations, gate operations, and rail movements.
Rail Manager
APM Terminals
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Achieve Operational efficiency through synergies, improved customer experiences and effective cost management.
- Daily engagement with all steamship lines to ensure all customer goals and expectations are met.
- Leading a team of 4 Assistant operations managers, and 25 union workers. Ensuring all daily KPI’s are achieved.
- Ensure all direct reports remains highly engaged, fostering cross-functional teamwork, and skills development through monthly one on one meetings.
- Implementation of Lean tools and principles into the department, identify and leading kaizen and other strategic improvement's
Assistant Operations Manager – Marine
APM Terminals
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Supervises advance-planning activities prior to the ship coming into port. Checks berth conditions for docking, work areas for safe operation of stevedores and checkers, and that all labor has been assembled for operations.
- Responsible for balancing workload between labor gangs ensuring vessels sail at the earliest time possible; and maintains berth Performa.
- Ensures that the load and discharge is performed accurately and timely. Coordinates these activities through the Stevedore and chief mate aboard the vessel.
Assistant Operations Manager – Rail Operations
APM Terminals
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Manage daily rail operations amongst Local 1235, Local 1233, Local 1, and Local 1804-1.
- Coordinate daily operations plans with various departments; yard, vessel, Millennium Marine Rail.
- Ensured all inbound rail exports sailed on their intended vessels.
- Daily planning of Rail Imports from the vessel to there intended inland ramp
- Senior AOM responsible for training new hires
Rail Superintendent
Port Newark Container Terminal
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Front line supervisor dealing directly with the International Longshoreman Association, CSX, Conrail, Tracks Unlimited, and various steamship lines.
- Responsible for coordinating with all key parties involved in the rail and devise and implement a plan for the days operation that ensures that all goals are achieved in an efficient and safe manor. Conducting regular meetings with labor, giving them current company information, goals, and emphasizing good safety practices for the terminal.
- Communicate the plan effectively with the labor so that each person knows what to do and when to do it, and that all equipment is being used properly, so that productivity levels are high.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Trade & Transportation
SUNY Maritime
Bronx, NY01.2015
Skills
- Lean Methodology
- Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement
- Operations Management
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Root Cause Analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Visio
- Navis N4 & XPS
Accomplishments
NCAA Division III Men’s Football Team 2010 - 2014
- 2010 Eastern Collegiate Football Conference Champion
- Voted Team Captain by Teammates
- 2011 Eastern Collegiate Football Conference All conference honorable mentioned
Way of Working Hero – North America
APM Terminals, 2022
- Awarded the Way of Working Hero recognition for North America in 2022, an honor given to individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, collaboration, and innovative problem-solving within the organization.
- Led cross-functional initiatives that improved operational processes, driving significant efficiencies and cost savings across the terminal network.
Timeline
Way of Working Manager
APM Terminals
09.2023 - Current
Yard Manager
APM Terminals
08.2022 - 09.2023
Rail Manager
APM Terminals
09.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Operations Manager – Marine
APM Terminals
03.2021 - 09.2021
Assistant Operations Manager – Rail Operations
APM Terminals
12.2018 - 03.2021
Rail Superintendent
Port Newark Container Terminal
03.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - International Trade & Transportation
SUNY Maritime
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