• Application Deadline: Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Shift Operations Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
  


• Salary Range ₦300,000 - ₦400,000/month
  

Job Objective

• Responsible for the internal administration and control of the Vessel/Yard Section including but not limited to the implementation and control of all planned activities of the dockside/container yard and all other related activities.


• Creates, monitors and analyze the stacking area or boundaries for import and export containers and for depot stacking.


• Recommends to Operations Manager any changes that are deemed necessary for a better vessel and yard planning.


• Ensures that all information requirements and working programs under Vessel/Yard Section are done in coordination with the Planning Department.

Operational Responsibilities

• Meets with the incoming duty Shift Operations Manager for briefings and handing over of duties. Assesses the productivity level and the problems encountered in manpower, equipment, gears etc.


• Provide terminal presence by maintaining routine monitoring on on-going operations in all areas to ensure that the established performance benchmarks are met. Initiates actions where standards are not being met.


• Coordinate terminal planning and operations to ensure effective ship working programs are set and maintained to ensure vessels meet sailing and berthing deadlines.


• Coordinates with the Planning Section regarding all planned activities such as vessel schedules/ordering of gangs, crane assignments/yard planning/confirmation of load and balances and equipment allocation.


• Creation of space in the yard in ensuring highest vessel productivity through the efficient use of all operational tools and machines in the yard in receiving/delivering containers discharged/loaded from the vessel with quick turnaround.


• Responsible for efficient allocation of all shift operational staff and cost-effective utilization of equipment resources to match the operational requirement of the terminal.


• Provide first line of response for emergency situations, damage assessments and enforces company policies on safety and efficiency in all activities at all times.


• Maintain continuous operations by ensuring all shift operational staff use the ‘’hot seat’’ changeover at shift changeover times and for operators rest break changeovers.


• Manages employees’ (ops staff) performance issues including training, appraisals, discipline and dispute resolution.


• Liaises closely with customs agents, trucking companies, customs, port authorities and other statutory authorities to ensure that their requirements are met.


• Performs other duties that the Superior may direct from time to time.

Qualifications

• BSc, HND or M.Sc. A recognized shipping qualification applicable to the role.


• Ability to multitask


• Excellent communicator


• Problem-solving ability, particularly when working under pressure.


• Must be able and flexible to work variable shifts, weekends, and holiday-specific shifts to be determined.


• Must be able to work extended hours on short notice during non-routine operations.


• Leadership ability is required to be able to coordinate shift activities


• Professionalism, Teamwork, Problem solving, Leadership skills


• Flexibility


• Excellent Management and Coordinating skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office


• Excellent terminal operations communicator.

Salary

N300,000 - N350,000 / month.