Job Title: Shift Manager
Ref: 60918
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 Operations Manager.
Key Accountabilities:
• Manage, motivate and instruct all operational team members, set priorities and structure tasks and goals.
• Provide effective organisation and control of all terminal operations during designated shift period in order to meet planned objectives.
• Coordinate terminal planning and operations to ensure effective ship working programmes are set and maintained to ensure vessels meet sailing or berthing deadlines.
• Liaise with engineering department shift management to maximize equipment availability and effectiveness. Is 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.
Your Profile:
• University degree in Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related discipline. Advanced computer skills with a sound understanding of modern terminal planning and control systems.
• Require at least seven years or more of strong supervisory experience in container terminal operations environment or similar industry. Previous experience as a foreman, supervisor, superintendent or other similar position would be expected as a natural progression to this position.
• Is thoroughly familiar with the strict implementation of international standards of safe working practices within marine, stevedoring and terminal operations.
• Require a comprehensive understanding of container terminal operations, especially vessel cargo logistics, hazardous cargo, break-bulk and special cargo handling requirements and equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure, anticipates potential problems and diagnoses, evaluates and resolves logistical problems as they happen in order to meet operational performance objectives and deadlines. Ability to recognize the key issues in problems and create contingency plans and alternative solutions.
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 Link: Job Application Portal (http://u.theinfostrides.com/Gb8Gq)
Deadline: 17 June 2012.
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