Sr Manager Operation

APM Terminals

Manages all terminal operations in accordance with plans within the

parameters of customer requirements, management direction and safe

working practices to achieve maximum levels of productivity and

customer service by optimum utilisation of recourses. This position provides the leadership and direction for the day to day operations of the Container Terminal. Responsible to ensure the highest productivity in the terminal and to provide excellent service to the lines calling at the port. Responsible for leading the terminal operations and a team of managers in the operations department. Main task is to maintain and create safe working conditions while ensuring and maintaining a high productivity and cost-efficient operation.

• Execute plans for the operations department of APM Terminals, as per the KPOs which are set by the GM operations within the borders of business plan & budget. Manage the daily operations according to the agreed operating principles of the business & relationships with customers.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE policies & procedures by all operational staff.
• Attend daily berthing meetings with the marine operations & liner agents to plan vessel berthing & sailing schedules considering the allotted window period for various services
• Ensure that there are no service level failures to the customers
• Deliver a level of service to customer that is equal to best international standards and complying with contractual commitments.
• Strive continuously to achieve best operational & safety practices in terminal operations
• Enforce safe working practices and ensure lost time injuries are kept to nil.
• Ensure a cost-efficient operation and include TCO initiatives in excess of current best practices.
• Liaise closely with liners & their agents, customs agents, trucking companies, Customs, and other statutory authorities to ensure that their requirements are met.
• Measure and monitor performance against KPOs, policy and guidelines.
• Responsibility that all managers and labour in the operation are trained in best operation practices with regards to advanced operations strategies and new technology.
• Ensure that the terminal adheres to APM Terminals world standards for container terminal operations.
• Ensure compliance with policies, guidelines, safety regulations and relevant maritime legislation
• Manage employee performance & measures to improve by identifying training needs carry out appraisals, and address issues related to discipline and grievances.
• Implement continuous process enhancement measures and motivate team to achieve better efficiencies in productivity and service level commitment to customers
• The major impact will be the maintenance of agreed standards in operational performance at the terminal.
• The incumbent is expected to supervise a group of subordinate managers towards the achievement of results. Responsibility for the execution of operational activity while complying strictly with the safety standards
  
  

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