Assistant Operations Manager

Vessels Planning

• Receive Vessels details from the commercial team of the required services (Stevedoring, Storage & Transportation)
• Assist and propose Plan Manpower, equipment & cash required for external transactions in order to operate the vessel as per customers’ contract ( Stevedoring rates & damaged cargo) 

Yards Planning

• Assure the implementation of staffing plans and Optimize the utilization of the yards (Open yards & sheltered warehouses) depending on the type & quantity of  cargo
• Plan temp yards rentals from port authority, if required 
• Minimize cost item related to temp yards & storage operations
• Ensure best setup of each yard to minimize moves (shifting) of cargo
• Consider safety of cargo, employees & assets while setting up yards layouts
• Monitor yard utilization & take necessary actions to redesign yards layouts, if needed

Cargo Operations

• Co-Deliver stevedoring rates promise to customers
• Ensure Vessels operations adequacy with environmental guidelines
• Ensure minimizing the risk of damaging cargo along operations
• Implement efficient handling process according to standard procedures
• Ensure safe handling while custom clearing, stuffing, de-stuffing, loading & discharging
• Attend all draft surveys & monitor surveyors reports on regular basis (draft, cargo, cargo storage & loading/ discharging) 

Reporting 

• Participate in monthly business review
• Ensure real time update for Port Manager dashboard

Third Party Interactions

• Putting contingency plan though third party supplier whenever required
• Maintain a database of trucking, equipment handling, surveyors & labor contractors
• Maintain a good relationship with all authorities (Customs, Police & Port authorities

Managerial responsibilities

• Managing the performance of the operations teams
• Plan & monitor for annual operations budget 
• Follow-up on  daily operations to ensure efficient operations
• Coach & Mentor supervisors to grow and deliver best outcome

• 5-8 years of relevant experience 
• Prior experience in port stevedoring
• Bachelor Degree 
• Additional certification in Heavy lift certificate
• Port Operations certificate 
• Computer literate
  • ERP
  • Microsoft office
• Very good English ( Written & Spoken)