Operations Manager

DP World Liman İşletmeleri A.Ş.

• Engineering or similar degrees are required. Postgraduate in either MBA or Operations Management would be a bonus
• Extensive container terminal experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in operational/planning activities
• Excellent English language skills are required
• Track record of success in senior operational or commercial activities within the stevedoring industry
• Experience with employee relations and working with trade unions
• Clear experience at delivering high quality results in a port environment
• Demonstrable experience of managing others efficiently and effectively to meet personal and business targets
• Good business acumen, preferably with an understanding of the ports, stevedoring and logistics industries
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff and develop team commitment encouraging a performance culture that add value
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communications skills, due to close contact with senior management
• Communicates effectively with other people to get the job done
• Calm and controlled in all situations and effective problem solving skills
• A good current network within the local industry

İŞ TANIMI

• Manage the container terminal operational resources to ensure the cost-efficient utilisation of labour and equipment to achieve optimum productivity and customer service
• Manage and minimise labour costs associated with operational activities by cost effective control and utilisation of labour resources;
• Continually examine and review terminal operations with a view for recommending and implementing change to effect improvement and initiatives;
• Ensure that company health and safety targets are met and that zero tolerance for accidents is maintained;
• Ensure that employee relations are managed cooperatively without unnecessary confrontation.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and policies, and assist in the development and implementation of policies which have a companywide impact;To manage the operations of terminal and establish optimum resources to meet customer demands and contractual obligations.
• Define strategies and plans to improve productivity and working environment of terminal vessel operations and manage complete vessel operations thereby increasing the efficiency & effectiveness of all quay side resources (people & equipment) while adhering to terminal policies and procedures
• Manage employees, contractors, visitors and processes, adhering to safety and operating policies and procedures to ensure the smooth running of operations and equipment on the terminal and meet customer and business requirements;
• Identify and facilitate the spread and adoption of operational best practices as appropriate to the business unit.
• Manage key stakeholder relations through effective communication and negotiation;
• Lead the effort towards functional excellence in workforce planning and development;
• Focus on the long term needs of the business when making workforce decisions;
• Coach the team to improve their skills and knowledge and help them work efficiently and effectively and to manage future Operations team succession planning;
• Selects and assigns staff, ensuring equal employment opportunities in recruitment, training and promotions.
• Encourages and seeks opportunities (for himself/herself and others) to improve, innovate and implement changes to support the business;
• Understands the fundamental financial levers within the business and uses accounting concepts including measures of profit, marginal and variable costs, breakeven points and return on capital