Maersk Vessel Operations Team Leader - Mombasa Jobs in Kenya
Maersk Vessel Operations Team Leader - Mombasa Jobs in Kenya
Maersk is looking to hire a Vessel Operations Team Leader to join our team in Mombasa.
The Vessel Operations Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day liaison between Maersk and the port/terminal operators.
Ensures reliable and cost-effective port stays within assigned geography by cooperating tightly with the terminals.
Proactively interacts and coordinates with vessels, terminals and clusters’ operations to drive day-to-day performance and optimal terminal operations.
We offer
In this position, the incumbent will have an opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge in the following areas;
Extensive operational management experience
Experience in Strategy implementation
Leadership skills in leading many people
Negotiation skills
Key Responsibilities
Liaises with the terminal operator to ensure the most efficient operation for incoming ML vessels
Ensures terminal resources are allocated to ML vessels in compliance with any SLAs, and pushes for additional resources as/when necessary to ensure schedule and cost integrity,
Conducts review of KPI’s and scorecards to ensure they are aligned LOC scorecards
Conducts post mortem reviews of vessel calls to assess and address areas of improvement
Conducts operations reviews and/or audits to ensure key targets are met
Secures and relays any intelligence received from ports/terminals regarding commissioning of new land, hardware and/or investments
Ensures ports/terminals have processes in place to handle ML vessels in a structured and efficient way
Supports Marine Execution team in the LOC in planning and coordinate plans with the terminal
Identifies and suggest continuous improvement possibilities in the ways of working Identifies and executes cost reductions through the SmartOps process within the team
Sets goals for team Monitors and drives team and process performance and provide feedback
Supports/coaches/encourages/motivates team
for better performance
Implement and manage VMS
Assists LOC to drive cost savings and operational synergies between APMT and Inland and Seaside entities where feasible
Actively supports and promotes HSSE requirements, standards, and initiatives to drive safety performance and culture
We are looking for
Preferable a university degree in logistics, maritime and port, or process/industrial engineering or a marine qualification or similar level
Minimum 3-5 years in operations roles including staff responsibility and has proven people management skills.
Understanding of the transport industry and an ability to relate with shipping company and other associated industry managers
Good communication skills with the ability to communicate across the organization
Experience in cost and productivity optimization through process optimization, as well as design and implementation of new operation procedures
Extensive understanding of modern terminal operational practices including computer terminal management systems
Fluent in local language (where applicable) and English
Experience in finance related matters, setting budgets and reporting against financial objectives
Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 9th June 2019
For more information and job application details, see; Maersk Vessel Operations Team Leader - Mombasa Jobs in Kenya
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