MaerskSealand

Port Operations Manager

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

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of leadership experience in shipping or transport & logistics
  • Experience in a similar role within the industry
  • Proven ability to achieve results through team leadership
  • Background in marine or terminal operations
  • Strong strategic and continuous improvement mindset
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
  • Project management expertise with structured and analytical thinking

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily operations to ensure efficient service delivery to customers
  • Analyze port performance and drive improvement initiatives post-departure
  • Act as Maersk's representative on-site to manage operational matters
  • Assist berth planners in preparing vessel berthing priorities
  • Identify potential operational issues and work on solutions
  • Monitor efficiency and conduct performance reviews with agents
  • Manage relationships with port authorities to enhance compliance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k plan with company matching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work schedules where applicable
  • 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 ensure customers 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. #indeed

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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