Recrutement-Head of Operations

Recrutement-Head of Operations
Niveau d'études: Non précisé
Expérience: 7 ans
Expire le: 24-05-2022

APM Terminals
Monrovia, Liberia
Transports et logistique
Head of Operations

Full time
LR - Monrovia

Opportunity
• Responsible for the leadership and direction for staff and the day to day operations of the Container Terminal. This position provides input for effective local strategies for operating at optimal levels.
• Main task is to create and maintain a terminal operational strategy that ensures a safe working environment, meets agreed service levels and is cost-efficient.
• Member of the terminal management team and having a direct influence on the further growth and development of the facility.
• Oversee the operations of the organization to meet business goals and projections.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
The incumbent is expected to provide measurable input to the terminals business strategy within the limits of the role.
The position will be responsible for setting and delivering the main operational initiatives which are within the strategy of the terminal.
Establishes and implements current and long-range goals, objectives, plans and policies of port operations and expansions, the budget for the reporting functions.
The incumbent is expected to improve the safety and quality of existing operational processes and methods on an ongoing basis.
Provides the leadership and direction for the Port/Terminal operations and takes responsibility for effective management and safety of all operations staff.
Leading role in selection, negotiation, and finalization of agreements with suppliers & customers including execution and maintenance of SLA’s.
Liaises with internal and external customers to ensure that their requirements are met.
Ensures that the terminal adheres to APM Terminals Global standards on process and people development.
Motivates, coaches, and instructs all operational team members. Structures tasks and goals, establishes efficient courses of action, sets priorities, organises information, efficiently plans and executes daily tasks. Supports programs and initiatives that emphasise incremental improvement in work process and outputs over an open-ended period of time.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum university degree in logistics, maritime and port, or process/industrial engineering.
Minimum 7-year experience in operations management roles in terminals.
Solid understanding of the container shipping industry end-to-end and an ability to relate with shipping company and other associated industry managers.
Experience in cost and productivity optimization through process optimization, as well as design and implementation of new operation procedures.
Extensive understanding of modern terminal operations and terminal management systems
Extensive knowledge of APM Terminals Operating System
Fluent in English.
Experience in finance related matters, setting budgets and reporting against financial objectives.
Ability to meet objectives while promoting a team environment and developing people.

CRITICAL SKILLS
Lean knowledge and leadership
Problem Solver mindset
Effective Negotiation skills
Conflict Management
Effective Communication Skills
Build Effective Teams
Collaboration
Customer Centricity
Agility

Additional info
Ref. R13984

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