Job Overview

Job Responsibilities

• Manage resource allocation within the ports and monitoring expenditure

• Allocate resources to ensure smooth running of port operations

• oversee the implementation of workflow improvements that may enhance customer satisfaction and optimise resources

• Encompass performance reporting of ports, in relation to established key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Meet with customers and high level visitors to the Port, providing information about the operations and a tour of the facility
• Manage, motivate, coach and instruct all operational team members. Structure tasks and goals, establish efficient courses of action, set priorities and organize information
  

• Analyze expenditure and submit reports to management

• Brief port supervisors on vessel loading and discharge standard operating procedures

• Conduct interviews and recommend hiring of candidates

• Develop a framework and process to manage business risk in chartering operations

• Develop and implement in-house training roadmap

• Develop processes for implementing manpower planning strategy

• Develop vessel loading and discharge plans

• Encourage innovation and efficiency improvements to ensure processes are productive

• Implement manpower planning processes

• Monitor and review manpower planning processes

• Monitor vessel operations and productivity

• Oversee compliance with workplace Safety and Health policies, procedures and regulations

• Oversee daily planning for berth, yard and stowage

• Preferable a University Degree in Logistics, Maritime or Port Management
  
• Minimum 7 years in operations management roles in port operations, experience within the logistics/transportation industry. Must have approximately 7 to 10 years of direct supervisory and managerial experience
• Thorough knowledge of port operations practices and principles
• Should be well organized and capable of multitasking under pressure
• Excellent managerial skills, including planning, organizing, and directing work
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Fluent in English and Swahili
• Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives