Job Title: Chief Operations Officer
Ref: 61833
Location: APM Terminals, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria
Company: Maersk 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 the Managing Director.
Key Accountabilities:
• Responsible for facilitating as safe and secure a working environment as possible, for all employees, contractors and visitors
• Strives to provide world class service to all terminal customers
• Responsible for establishing a positive and harmonious Industrial Relations atmosphere and leads negotiations on unionized employee contracts in co-operation with the HR director
• Establishes short and long term objectives for each department under the position's reporting structure, and develops plans to achieve those objectives.
• Works closely with the Chief Commercial Officer and has regular meetings and interactions with terminal customers both marine and landside
• Represents APM Terminal Apapa in meetings with external stakeholders – Port Authority, Customs, customer organizations and others as necessary
• Maintains good communication, effective working relationships and is a key contact point for third parties regarding port and terminal related issues
• Plans for the future development and expansion of the terminal, including acquisition/replacement of terminal equipment, expansion of yard capacity, adoption of new technologies and the provision of sufficient qualified personnel.
• Takes a leading role along with the CFO in the selection and negotiation of service suppliers wherever possible.
• Establishes measuring tools to analyze terminal performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Your Profile:
• Tertiary educated, or with an equivalent combination of education and industry experience
• Experience as a COO, Head of Operations or Engineering Manager in a Container Terminal
• At least 5 years experience in senior Operational or Engineering management roles generally
• Process improvement/ project management experience
• High level analytical and strategic skills
• In depth knowledge of terminal IT systems for operations, labour management, billing etc; such as NAVIS.
• Industrial relations management experience
• International container terminal experience.
• Well developed English; oral, written communications and report writing skills
Maersk Offers:
• 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
How to Apply:
All applications must go through APM job portal to be considered.
Application Link: Maersk Nigeria Vacancy (http://u.theinfostrides.com/PAiKb)
Deadline:17 February 2012.
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