MaerskSealand

Port Operations Manager

MaerskSealand$105K — $110K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years' experience in shipping or transport & logistics
  • Experience in a similar position within the industry
  • Proficiency in achieving results through others
  • Background in marine or terminal operations
  • Strategic mindset focused on continuous improvement
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Project management expertise

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily operations and long-term strategy with Maersk, terminals, and authorities
  • Analyze port stay performance and identify areas for improvement
  • Act as Maersk's onsite representative for operational matters
  • Assist berth planners in vessel berthing programs
  • Identify potential operational issues and explore solutions
  • Monitor port efficiency and agent performance for improvement
  • Support crisis management and foster cooperation with port authorities

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible work schedules (when possible)
  • Additional benefits available
Full Job Description

Responsible for daily execution and long-term strategic coordination between Maersk, port/terminal operators, and authorities to ensure a reliable service to our customers and cost-efficient operations. 

Critical Competencies

  • Relevant leadership, 10-15 years working experience in shipping or transport & logistics industry
  • Similar position in relevant industry
  • Achieving results through others
  • Marine or terminal background
  • Strategic & continuous improvement mindset
  • Strong communications and negotiation skills
  • Project management skills
  • Structured and analytical mind-set
  • Innovative and holistic thinking

Summary

  • Proactively interacts and coordinates with vessels, terminals and OCL functions to drive E2E service delivery and optimal terminal operations including last minute exception handling and cargo incident management.
  • Leads and analyses port stay performance post departure, identifies key performance gaps and drives improvement initiatives with the stakeholders. 
  • Maersk representative onsite to manage operational matters and engage with key stakeholders (internal) to create visibility around port performance and capabilities.

Management of site operations in assigned ports

  • Assist & support berth planners in preparation of vessel berthing program and potential berthing priorities
  • Identify & flag potential issues to network execution aiming to explore solutions and contingencies. 
  • Work with Berth Planners to assure required berth line-up and resource allocation, in order to achieve high standard of service delivery to customers at lowest possible cost.
  • Possess dynamic overview of operations capability, potential, challenges and restrictions of the port and propose solution in favor of Maersk vessel operations.
  • Monitor port efficiency & agent performance, run regular performance review to drive improvement.
  • Stakeholder Management to align important stakeholders for smooth and efficient vessel operations.
  • Support Crisis and Incident Management Team in related incidents/crisis.
  • Manage & promote efficient working relationship with port authorities for closer cooperation and enhanced compliance.
  • Drive standardization and optimizations of Marine Operations Procedures.
  • Act as local representative driving our group agenda and ensurecustomers orders are fulfilled

Company Benefits:     

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • 401k + Company Match

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Paid Time Off

  • Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)

  • And more!


Pay range:

$105k-$110k annually

*The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

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About MaerskSealand

Maersk Sealand is a Danish shipping company that provides container shipping services. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Maersk Sealand is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, a global conglomerate that operates in various industries including shipping, logistics, and energy. Maersk Sealand has a fleet of over 700 vessels and serves clients in various industries including retail, automotive, and healthcare.
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