Control Room Lead at APM Terminals

APM Terminals is the global terminal operating arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 76 operating port and terminal facilities and 117 Inland Services operations in 59 countries around the globe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Control Room Lead

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

The Role

• The Control Room Lead plays a pivotal role in coordinating all control room operations during a shift, ensuring safety, productivity, and efficiency standards are met.
• This position requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills to manage real-time operational challenges and maintain seamless flow across quay, yard, and gate activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational direction for the Flow Control Room, ensuring adherence to safety and efficiency standards.
• Supervise control room staff in preparing vessel load and work plans, supporting planning managers and coordinators.
• Monitor and coordinate container discharge and load operations for maximum efficiency.
• Ensure smooth communication between control room and execution teams, maintaining strict compliance with communication protocols.
• Anticipate operational stages to prevent flow disruptions and intervene when necessary.
• Lead deviation management, investigations, and intervention activities.
• Promote discipline, fairness, and transparency within the control room team.
• Embed LEAN principles and TWI practices into daily operations, driving continuous improvement.
• Assess skills matrix for control room roles and coordinate training plans.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including shipping lines and agents.

What We’re Looking For

• Lean-minded: We are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day.
• Proven experience in terminal or logistics operations, with a solid understanding of flow planning and execution.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to guide and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational challenges effectively.
• Familiarity with operational tools, scorecards, and planning systems is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking.
• Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.