Vacancy at APM Terminals, Onne Rivers State
APM Terminals is an independent business unit within the Danish Maersk
Group - a Global Fortune 500 company with about 89,000 employees and
offices in 130 countries with global growth opportunities in a range of
fields from shipping and energy to our offshore and manufacturing
industries - Join us to achieve even your most ambitious career goals!
We are a team of over 20,000 employees spread across more than 60
countries united by a passion to provide our expertise in port
operations and container management services.
Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to
experience different cultures and make friends all over the world.
You’ll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our
offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM Terminals, the world is
your workplace.
APM Terminals is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: OPS STA
Ref.: AT-121906
Location: Onne
Job Description
- Provides the leadership and direction for the operations of the
Container Terminal in the operations department to maintain and create
safe working conditions while ensuring excellent customer service and
maintaining a high productivity and cost efficient operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute strategies for the operations department in line with
& contributing to the company vision & strategy, within the
borders of business plan & budget.
- Manage the daily operations according to the agreed operating principles of the business & relationships with customers.
- Measure and monitor performance against critical criteria, policy and guidelines.
- Direct reports and labour in the operations department are
trained in best operation practices with regards to advanced operations
strategies and new technology.
- Achieve the Company’s and its customer’s expectations with regard to operational efficiency, productivity and reliability.
- Liaise with labour unions to ensure industrial harmony with the workforce
- Manage employee performance issues including training, appraisals, discipline and grievances.
- Participate in selection, negotiation & finalizing
agreements with suppliers & customers & where appropriate be
responsible for execution & maintenance of service levels as agreed.
- Contribute input to development in technology & systems as
applicable to improve efficiencies in cost, productivity & customer
service.
- Ensure compliance with HSSE policies & procedures by all
operational staff and enforce safe working practices and ensure lost
time injuries are kept to a minimum..
- Ensure a cost efficient operation in excess current best practices.
Who we are looking for
- Candidate with a Bachelor degree in Logistics, Maritime and Port
Management, process/industrial engineering or a marine qualification,
at least at Masters 1st Class level (having had command of a vessel)
- Experience in Ship Gear and Mobile Harbour Crane Operations.
- In-depth comprehensive understanding of container terminal
operations, especially vessel cargo logistics, hazardous cargo, special
cargo handling requirements and equipment.
- Advanced level of verbal and written communications skills in English.
- Post graduate studies in Port and/or Terminal Management, or related business studies.
- 7 years or more of strong leadership & managerial experience in terminal operations environment.
- Experience in finance related matters, setting budgets and reporting against financial objectives.
We Offer
We offer a safe, friendly, engaging working environment, opportunities
for personal and professional growth and a competitive compensation
package. In addition, we offer exposure to international standards
multi-purpose terminal operations.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Deadline 2nd December, 2016.