VP of Port Operations
at Flagship Management LLC
in
West Palm Beach,
Florida
Posted in Other about 2 hours ago.
Type: full-time
Job Description:
Looking to hire a VP of Port Operations for a cargo transportation services company that ships to the The Bahamas and The Caribbean.
Specific Duties:
? Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize terminal operations, improve productivity,
and achieve financial targets
? Manage the vessel planning, yard operations and maintenance of yard equipment
? Provides the leadership and direction for the Port/Terminal operations.
? Ensures compliance with HSSE policies & procedures.
? Enforces safe working practices and ensure lost time injuries are kept to a minimum.
? Ensures a cost-efficient operation in excess of current best practices.
? Responsible for setting and achieving the budget for the reporting functions.
? Responsibility that all managers and labor in the operation are trained in best operation
practices with regards to advanced operations strategies and new technology.
? Manage employee performance issues including training, appraisals, discipline, and
grievances.
General requirements
? Undergraduate degree required
? Post graduate degree in Port and/or Terminal Management, or related business studies
preferred.
? Minimum 10-12 years in operations management roles in container terminals.
? Minimum 3 years experience handling technical issues & negotiations with third parties
? The position requires a Professional Standard of Knowledge to lead teams through
functional/general expertise in the Operations and associated functions as well as broad
management skills.
? Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and promote a team environment to meet
objectives.
? Proven experience in cost and productivity optimization (through process optimization) as
well as design and implementation of new operation procedures.
? Strong understanding of the role of IT in a container terminal environment
? Experience in finance related matters, setting budgets and reporting against financial
objectives.
? Proven project management skills
? Excellent analytical skills