Job at Maersk Line for a Port Captain in Lagos
Maersk Line is the world’s largest container shipping company, known for
reliable, flexible and eco-efficient services. We operate 610 container
vessels and provide ocean transportation in all parts of the world. But
not only do we power some of the world’s largest ships - we also propel
the growth
ambitions of businesses and individuals all over our planet.
Every day our 7,000 seafarers and 25,000 land-based employees at 374
offices share their expertise with our customers around the world to
optimize their supply chains, maximize their distribution networks and
most of all realize their business potential. We are devoted to creating
simple and reliable solutions for our partners, continuously lifting
industry standards and enabling global trade in the most sustainable
manner possible. What we do is more than shipping. We deliver promises.
Promises from customers and businesses all over the world.
Maersk Line is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Port Captain, Nigeria
Location: Lagos
Job Descriptions
- As the ideal candidate, you are passionate about Operations and
have a strong desire to drive and improve Maersk Line’s performance
within the Container Terminal environment, never accepting the status
quo. You have a sound operations background, work well unsupervised and
understand the challenges of working with different stakeholders in a
dynamic environment.
- The ‘Operations Performance Partner’ is the representative of
the AFRLOC and will be physically based in key strategic ports. You act
as both the local entry point to stakeholders and as guardian of local
Waterside Operations Execution for all ports and vessels within your
geographical scope.
- You will be required to build relationships with relevant key
stakeholders (Terminal, Port authorities, 3rd party service providers,
ML vessel command, etc.) and use those relationships to coordinate the
continuous improvement and stabilisation of operation’s execution.
- You will be based in Lagos, Nigeria and will report directly to
the AFRLOC Marine Manager, forming an essential part of the Africa Liner
Operations Cluster, which is situated in Cape Town, South Africa.
- As guardian of local operations execution, you will lead a team
of 2 x Waterside Operations Coordinators (based in Onne and Lagos), whom
will identify non-adherence to operational standards with the aim of
improving and resolving these. You will assist the AFRLOC with the
creation and execution of contingencies and also support the execution
staff in AFRLOC with port and process specific knowledge/updates to
enable/assist/improve their day to day execution efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead your team, providing coaching, training and improving their execution processes.
- Drive and improve port productivity and reduce vessel port stay by executing the port call gameplan.
- Logging and resolving of all Vessel, Equipment and Cargo claims within the Container Terminal
- Informing the AFRLOC of progress on the execution of the agreed
capacity and marine plans (berthing lineup, execution of stowage plan,
sitrep monitoring) per vessel.
- Help the AFRLOC and the local organization make well informed choices between commercial upsides and operational exposures
- Ensure the Terminal, Port Authorities and Stevedore execute the
plans of the AFRLOC for each vessel; this includes addressing and
resolving Stowage related issues.
- Identify and address operational stoppages, with view to
eliminate, by Root cause analysis, process improvement and best sharing
practices.
- Build and maintain Internal and External relationships and ensure engagement with all stakeholders.
Who we are looking for
- At least a Marine Diploma or an equivalent level in Shipping, Logistics, Transport or science background is preferred
- At least 5-8 years’ experience in a transportation/container
business role within operations, capacity management, Marine or Cargo
Execution
- Previous experience in Operations Execution as Port Captain, Operations Manager etc.
- Working knowledge of Maersk Line systems (e.g. RKEM, GSIS, GCSS) is imperative
We Offer
In addition to providing a constantly challenging and enriching work
experience, we offer the following learning and development
opportunities:
- Process Improvement
- Global (multi-cultural) communication and interaction
- Diverse stakeholder management
- Strategy deployment
- Performance Management
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Deadline 30th June, 2016.