Marine Terminal Operations Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Marine Terminal Operations Manager to lead and optimize daily terminal activities at a major port facility. This pivotal role requires a strategic leader capable of ensuring safe, efficient cargo handling while coordinating seamlessly with port authorities, vessel operators, and internal teams.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily terminal operations to guarantee safe, efficient, and compliant cargo handling activities.
- Manage operational planning, scheduling, and coordination across all terminal functions.
- Lead, develop, and motivate operational staff, including two direct reports, maintaining high performance standards.
- Ensure strict adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Collaborate closely with vessel operators, port authorities, and internal departments to maintain smooth terminal workflows.
- Identify opportunities for operational improvements to boost productivity and minimize downtime.
- Monitor operational KPIs, control costs, and evaluate performance metrics to optimize terminal efficiency.
- Support long-term planning and infrastructure utilization strategies to enhance operational capacity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Proven experience in terminal operations, port logistics, maritime operations, or related heavy industrial environments.
- Ability to manage complex operations and coordinate with multiple stakeholders effectively.
- Flexibility to adapt schedules based on operational needs.
- Familiarity with maritime safety standards and regulatory frameworks is preferred.
- An engineering or technical degree is a plus but not mandatory.
- Experience managing port or marine terminal operations is advantageous.