Deputy Managing Director at APM Terminals

Key Responsibilities
• This position contributes to the longer term business strategy for the terminal operation based on the overall company vision & strategy.
• The position will drive subordinated positions (and functions) to efforts of continuous modification of existing methods in order to increase productivity or to better manage costs & operational overheads.
• Manage the daily business in agreed upon areas/projects according to the agreed operating principles of the BU and relationships with customers.
• Establish business priorities to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure Financial procedures are aligned with norms & standards.
• Improve efficiencies in cost, productivity and customer service through proactive pursuance of development in technology & systems.
• Drive, develop, and deploy best practices within assigned areas and use of APMT Global systems and processes where available.
• Organize, coach, challenge, & develop staff.
• Reinforce APM Group culture, values and reputation while ensuring compliance with APM Group policies.

Who we are looking for
• Experience from managing a P/L (not just a function).
• Experience from working in an international company.
• Experience from heavy industry/unionized environment.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with a collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork.
• A desire to be a terminal Managing Director.
• Advanced verbal and written communications skills in English.
• Able to handle company information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Minimum a college degree.
• Preference will be given to a candidate of African origin.
• French language skills will be an advantage.