PURPOSE
To effectively manage and control productivity as per SLA with shipping lines and to exceed such level, when possible, in all shifts on a daily basis.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- To productively conduct and lead Operations meetings of the Team and make sense out of that activity by resolving issues and ensures that all operations problems are resolved to the satisfaction of all port users.
- To function harmoniously with all the port users/clients such as the Shipping Lines, Customs, Custom Brokers, SAR, Transporters, and other Governmental agencies, thereby establishing good business relationship.
- To make certain that all Terminal activities are conducted in a professional and safe manner at all times.
- To fully control and coordinate the daily allocation of manpower and equipment, making sure that these requirements are sufficient to serve the activities in all the areas in the Terminal.
- To routinely observe on-going operations in all areas, to ascertain that established productivity and work procedures as per SOP’s are met and even exceeded, and to initiate appropriate action when standards are not met.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Possess a college or University Degree or a Degree in Transportation / Logistics from a Technical University.
- At least 2-5 yrs experience in shipping line or port terminal. Also, to be well versed in Windows operating systems.
- Additional experience on any terminal operating software will be preferred.
- In depth knowledge of logistics, yard planning/lay-out and container terminal operations.
- Detail oriented, hardworking, and self-motivated. Able to communicate well in writing and orally. Able to train and motivate sub-ordinates. Able to resolve conflicts and foster a co-operative work environment.
- Requires excellent supervisory and interpersonal skills, coordination skills with all departments.
- Requires good analytical, good problem-solving skills.
- Requires some knowledge of vessel and yard planning systems and ability to use computerized vessel and yard operation software system(s).
- Has familiarity with the strict implementation of international standards of safe working practices within marine, stevedoring and terminal operations.
