Chief Operations Officer at APM Terminals

APM Terminals, we are a team of over 20,000 employees spread across more than 60 countries united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You’ll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM Terminals, the world is your workplace.

APM Terminals is an independent business unit within the Danish A.P. Moller-Maersk Group – a Global Fortune 500 company with over 120,000 employees and offices in 130 countries with global growth opportunities in a range of fields from shipping and energy to our offshore and retail sectors - Join us to achieve even your most ambitious career goals!

APM Terminals is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Chief Operations Officer

Ref.: AT-055941
Location: Onne

Key Responsibilities

• This position will be responsible for the execution of the operational strategy and the continuous improvement of the operational performance at the terminal.
• Leading role in the selection, negotiation and finalization of agreements with suppliers & customers. Where appropriate is responsible for execution and maintenance of SLA’s.
• Ensures compliance with HSSE policies & procedures.
• Liaises closely with shipping companies, customs agents, trucking companies, Customs, port authorities, and other statutory authorities to ensure that their requirements are met.
• Liaise with labor unions (where applicable) and on behalf of APMT take part in long-term contract negotiations with labor unions. Ensure industrial harmony with the workforce.

Requirement
Who we are looking for

• University degree in logistics, maritime or similar.
• Experience in operations management roles in container terminals, preferably in Africa.
• Exposure to wider area of responsibility and/or P&L.
• Proven, innovative, imaginative strong leader.

Application Closing Date:
31st October, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online