Latest Job Updates at APM Terminals Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria

APM Terminals Apapa has been undergoing significant expansion and upgrades over the past years and more than 200 mill USD has been invested. A final phase of expansion has just been started which will make Apapa the largest and most modern terminal in West Africa with a capacity of 1.2 mill TEU.
The Key to success in the role is significant experience, skills and a proven track record within safety, terminal operations, expansion projects, stakeholder management, and commercial acumen.
To the right candidate we offer an exciting and challenging position in a truly international, cultural diverse and busy environment in one of Africa’s fastest growing economies.

Job Title: Managing Director

Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for safety in the terminal.
• Fully responsible for overall performance of the Business Unit.
• Deliver the 135 mill USD expansion project
• Ensure achievement of productivity levels comparable with international operating standards.
• Meeting contractual obligations under agreements entered into with shipping lines.
• Ensures cost effective operation.
• Focus on continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement strategy and define responsibilities.
• Constant focus on improving deliverables for the business.
• Deal with / manage partners and stakeholders - both internal and external.
• Identify, train and develop talents and maintain a current succession plan.

• Requires at least 7 years of senior executive and managerial experience with own P&L responsibility.
• Engaging leadership, effective interpersonal skills and excellent managerial skills including planning, organizing, and directing work.
• A hands-on attitude and collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork internally as well as to government, Port authorities, external stakeholders and local communities.
• Ideally have a track record in managing holistic port environments including but not limited to container handling, general cargo and bulk cargo functions.
• Extensive and thorough knowledge of marine terminal operations, the shipping and logistics management industry.
• A total minimum of 15 years proven track record, with knowledge of safety/operational/financial processes and project management in terminal operations, the shipping and logistics management industry.
• Requires a Business University Degree. Advanced degree in management, such as an MBA, is desirable.
• Must have effective negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Preferably experience in Africa and the ability to understand cultural differences.
• Requires the ability to build good contacts within the shipping industry, the local communities, and the government and excellent stakeholder management skills.

• To have business excellence in all areas of operations with a solid conviction for the values within the organization.
• To thrive in an ever changing, fast paced environment.
• Market and customer driven mindset in all dealings.
• To be able to exercise discretion and good judgment, with an ability to understand the effect of decisions overall in the company and its people.
• To have the power to convince and communicate the message on all levels throughout and across different cultures.
• To understand that ‘Safety, Service and Shareholder Returns’ are paramount in the business.
• To have a leadership style based on empowerment through values and trust.