APM Terminals is one of the world’s leading container terminal operating and management companies, with a comprehensive and geographically balanced Global Terminal Network of over 50 integrated
facilities in 31 countries and five continents. Providing over 60 shipping lines with world-class service, reliability and efficiency, APM Terminals is also one of the world’s fastest-growing terminal operating companies, with the largest capacity of any terminal operator, and 14 new or expanded facilities currently in development or under construction in Europe, North America, South America, Southeast Asia, Africa and the Far East. Established as an independent company with the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group of Denmark in 2001, APM Terminals, with corporate headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands, is dedicated to redefining the terminal operations industry through innovation, new standards of customer service, efficiency and productivity, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

 Operations Manager – APM Terminals, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria
This position offers an outstanding opportunity to join the global team at APM Terminals and contribute to the success of the organization. The position reports to Chief Operating Officer.
 
Key Accountabilities
 
  • Ensures safety, health and environmental standards are met throughout the operation.
  • Provides operating direction for the Apapa Container Terminal, ensuring that productivity and efficiency standards are met in conjunction with the terminal COO.
  • Directs activities of Operations staff engaged in stevedoring, gate operations, yard operations, vessel planning, and support activities.
  • Sets goals and objectives for the operations department.
  • Analyzes performance statistics and trends in order to identify areas for improvement.
  • Ensures good communications between Maintenance and Operations to minimize equipment downtime.
  • Creates and manages the operations budget.
  • Ensures procedures are in place to correct service failures in loading and discharging vessels.
  • Ensures the purchase of appropriate equipment/materials for stevedoring vessels.
  • Oversees the appropriate staffing levels in Operations, including hiring and promoting, within projected manpower plan.
 
Your Profile
 
  • A good University Degree
  • Must have a strong operational background – international container terminal experience or experience in multiple container terminals at various management levels.
  • Must have spent significant time working as a shift manager – hands on experience is highly valued.
  • A strong drive for continuous improvement
  • An ability to mentor and coach others
  • Promotability is an advantage.
  • Cultural understanding is an advantage.
  • Well developed English; oral, written communications and report writing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, anticipates potential problems, diagnose, evaluate and resolve problems in order to meet operational performance objectives and deadlines.
 
 
We offer
 
  • A truly international working environment in a modern working location
  • Value and team-based leadership
  • An open and engaging working environment
  • A wide range of international career opportunities
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment
  • Competitive compensation packages
 
Application
 
This position is an expat position, based in Lagos, Nigeria and will remain posted until 29th August 2010.
 
Internal candidates please note:
 
  • Primary consideration for this role will be given to internal candidates for whom this position will constitute a repatriation to Nigeria
Please apply through the job portal and ensure to upload/attach a recent CV. For all internal applications please note that HR will request your staff card upon receipt of your application.
 
Apply online

Contact information:
If you have any questions or would like further information, you are welcome to contact Dallas Hampton on [email protected]. 
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