Chief Operating Officer – APM Terminals, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria
August 18, 2010 | Posted by admin | 249 views
Chief Operating Officer – APM Terminals, Apapa, Lagos, 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 Managing Director.
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Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for providing a safe and secure working environment for all employees, contractors and visitors at the terminal.
- Strives to provide world class service to all terminal customers.
- 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 Chief Financial Officer in the selection and negotiation of service suppliers wherever possible.
- Establishes measuring tools to analyze terminal performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Works with the regional Operations Director to implement regional initiatives for performance improvement at the Apapa terminal.
Your Profile
- A good University Degree. Post graduate degree is an advantage
- Experience as a Chief Operating Officer, Head of Operations or Head of Engineering level 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; preferably SPARCS and EXPRESS systems
- Industrial relations management experience
- International container terminal experience.
- Well developed English; oral, written communications and report writing skills
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
This position is an expat position, based in Lagos, Nigeria and will remain posted until 16th September 2010.
Please apply through the job portal and ensure to upload/attach a recent CV. For all internal applications please note that HR will contact your local HR to request for your staff card upon receipt of your application.
Contact information:
If you have any questions or would like further information, you are welcome to contact Jean Chukwura on
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