Shift Manager at Firstcor Power Automation Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all terminal operations during a shift in accordance with plans within the parameters of customer requirements, management directives and safe working practices to achieve agreed levels of productivity and customer service by optimum utilization of recourses.
• Ensure that all personnel within the shift work efficiently to meet Terminal goals, including the external suppliers and serve as primary informational contact for all members of the organization during vessel port call.
• Coordinate and monitor terminal planning and operations to ensure vessels meet sailing or berthing deadlines and ensure proactive action on any foreseen issues. (No changes to be made without consent of relevant Planning).
• Liaise with engineering department maintenance management to maximise equipment availability and effectiveness.
• Effective delegation - ls responsible for efficient allocation of all shift operational staff and the cost-effective utilisation of equipment resources to match the operational requirements of the terminal.
• Provide terminal availability by maintaining significant visibility checks all quay side and yard activities continuously throughout shift and prepare operational reports as required by management.
• Assist in the development of staff to ensure they perform at efficient and effective levels by monitoring performances taking appropriate action in order they reach full potential.
• Contribute to “on the job” training of supervisory staff and undertake other duties within capabilities as required by senior management.
• Liaise with the Customer Services Manager to continually review, identify and recommend improved operating procedures and systems where required.
• Ability to work in a shift system covering day, night, weekend and holiday duty and if required working overtime. And Provide first line of response for emergency situations and assessments.

We Are Looking For

• Candidates should possess minimum of an HND (upper credit) / Bachelor's Degree (Second class upper)
• Age range 33 - 45 years old.
• Require at least seven years or more of strong supervisory experience in container terminal operations environment, or similar, related industry.
• Previous experience as a foreman, supervisor, superintendent or other similar position would be expected as a natural progression to this position.
• Is thorough familiar with the strict implementation of international standards of safe working practices within marine, stevedoring and terminal operations.
• Is conversant with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) regulations for the on-board segregation of hazardous cargoes and storage within a terminal area.
• Advanced computer skills with a sound understanding of modern terminal planning and control systems.
• Require an in-depth, comprehensive understanding of container terminal operations, especially vessel cargo logistics, hazardous cargo, break-bulk and special cargo handling requirements and equipment.
• Provide leadership and ensure cooperation and support from employees and contractors in all areas of terminal operations to achieve operational objectives of the business using a teamwork approach.
• Fluent in English and local language (where applicable).
• Ability to meet objectives while promoting a team environment and developing people.