Introduction

What are you going to do

Oversight of labor management including allocations for all operations;
Prepare work/shift rosters for all operations;
Liaise with end users/agencies/contractors;
Ensure contracts are being serviced in accordance with their terms and conditions;
Management of the annual leave process;
Assistance with staff development in conjunction with operational requirements;
Focal point of contact for all key clients and management of pre and post operational meetings;
Management of vessel planning, ensuring shift supervisors have the tools and information required to effectively and efficiently stevedore vessels;
Measuring performance through set KPI’s and goal setting;
Management of productivity data;
Report daily to the Port Manager on the performance and outcomes of plan versus actual;
Assist with toolbox meetings;
Support business development activities and projects;
Resolution of day-to-day operational and human resource issues, and the supervision of a team of operatives operating in a wide range of activities (quayside and on-board vessels);
Ensuring compliance with Port’s safety policies, statutory obligations and ensuring that procedures, risk assessments and work instructions are followed;
Compilation of detailed written reports about events, such as near miss, accident, environmental and stop for safety;
Ensuring that available resources are utilized effectively and that work operations maximize efficiencies;
Ensuring that a structured and disciplined operation is maintained at all times;
Liaising directly with customers and other port users and communicating at all levels within the business.

Essential skills and knowledge

Preferably qualifications in Nautical Science / Port Management to H.N.C level or higher;
Preferably 3-5 years in similar role within the port environment on container vessels;
Extensive experience working within a port environment, preferably in bulk terminals;
Experience working with multinational workforce;
Excellent communication skills both written and oral;
Excellent man-management, organizational and supervisory skills;
Computer literate and familiar with typical office applications.

What we offer

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