Operations Director

Job Description : TERMINAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR INDONESIA ( Open to expats) A rapidly expanding ports and terminals, marine services, and logistics company is seeking a talented Terminal Operations Director (Medan) to be based in Medan, Indonesia to take on a newly created role. In this job, you will lead a team and be responsible for all operations and strategic-related functions. In this business critical role you will be responsible for playing a crucial role in facilitating the smooth flow of goods and ensuring the competitiveness of the ports and terminals in the global trade landscape. You will also take the lead the team to achieve productivity targets and operational efficiency. You will develop and drive operational strategies, provide leadership to the team, ensuring a safe, and cost-effective operations. Ensure operational strategies, policies, procedures, objectives & targets are reviewed from time to time to ensure it is in line with port users’ requirements and to maintain service levels acceptable by clients Manage the FEM (Facilities and Equipment department) operational costs and cost control measure in all section/unit activities Develop and maintain a dynamic, skillful, productive, ever-learning and highly motivated workforce, involving job-enhancement/re-design, empowerment, counselling, upskill/reskill trainings and create career development framework Maintain cordial relationships with clients and other service providers via effective communication channels and creating a personal touch value and listening to their feedback. Maintain close rapport with relevant government authorities, ensuring that government bureaucracies are constantly reviewed and aligned to facilitate trade, shipping and port operational practices Optimise the use of resources, equipment, and labour to maximise the efficiency and productivity of port and terminal operations Be involved in terminal development projects (e.g. yard expansion, berth extension, etc.) Partner and maintain effective relationships with JVCo functional heads to attain business and operational synergy and efficiency for the terminal Ensure profitability in all operational and business activities Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations and compliance with environmental and maritime laws. Work closely with the HSSE leadership and team to implement safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and incidents Degree qualifications with proven 18 years in ports operations and people management experience Technical and extensive knowledge of marine port operations and/or related logistics services and value chains Effective verbal and written communications in English and interpersonal skills Results-driven, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team Great consultative and relationship management skills Ability to manage priorities, be organised, methodical and deal well under pressure Willing to be based in North Sumatera, Medan

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