Key Responsibilities
Ensure all cargo is received and documented when entering the terminal.
Instruct members of his team on safe working practices and maintains a watch over terminal area for unsafe working practices.
Responsible for planning and supervising members of his team on a daily basis, on a rotaional 24-hour operation.
Identifies and solves problems and issues on a daily basis, usually of a moderately complex nature.
Reports problems and issues to the Safety & Operations Lead, as needed, especially issues of complexity or great impact on the operation.
Coordinates the container discharge and load operations to ensure maximum productivity and the efficient use of labour and equipment.
Monitors efficient planning according to operational requirements and legislation.
Assist in the preparation of the resource deployment report and resolve queries that arise.
Ensure compliance with policies, guidelines, safety regulations and general maritime legislation.
Maintain shift logbook and provide operational statistical information as required.
Liase with Line Manager to adjust work plans to cover all forms of absenteeism, annual leave, sick leave and emergencies.
The key impact of this incumbent will be the maintainance of gate operational effeciencies in the terminal.
The position is complex
Who we are looking for
Requires at least 3-5 years of foreman/supervisory or team leader experience in container terminal operations environment, or similar /related industry.
Requires a high level of planning and organization skills, good leadership skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Requires a collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork.
Requires an understanding of safety regulations, safe work procedures and safe materials handling procedures and following of safety work instructions.
Requires ability to communicate operational instructions and information.
Requires familiarity with the strict implementaion of international standards of safe working practices within marine and terminal operations.
Must have strong analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile analyse data.
A degree will be an added advantage.
We Offer
Exposure to operational management in a service industry.
Exposure to container terminal operations.
Exposure to an international working environment.
Operations Manager role in a small terminal or other opportunities within the group.
