{"id":5918,"date":"2010-09-23T19:30:44","date_gmt":"2010-09-23T18:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=5918"},"modified":"2014-01-23T20:51:58","modified_gmt":"2014-01-23T19:51:58","slug":"maersk-jobs-in-nigeria-shift-manager-apm-terminals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/maersk-jobs-in-nigeria-shift-manager-apm-terminals.html","title":{"rendered":"Maersk Jobs in Nigeria: Shift Manager \u2013 APM Terminals"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a>With over 120,000 employees and offices in 130 countries, Maersk has the scope to help you achieve even your most ambitious career goals. From shipping and energy to retail, our diversified activities enable us to offer attractive career paths for generalists and specialists alike. Maersk\u00a0Nigeria recruits Shift Manager – APM Terminals<\/strong><\/p>\n This position offers an outstanding opportunity to join the global team at APM Terminals and contribute to the success of the organization. The position reports to the Operations Manager<\/span><\/p>\n Key Accountabilities\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coordinate terminal planning and operations to ensure effective ship working programmes are set and maintained to ensure vessels meet sailing or berthing deadlines.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Liaise with engineering department shift management to maximize equipment availability and effectiveness.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Is responsible for efficient allocation of all shift operational staff and the cost-effective utilisation of equipment resources to match the operational requirements of the terminal.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure that recognized safe working practices are utilized for all terminal operations and maintain effective implementation of safety policies and procedures.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provide first line of response for emergency situations and damage assessments.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provide terminal presence by maintaining significant visibility checks all quay side and yard activities continuously throughout shift and prepare operational reports as required by management.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maintain continuous operations by ensuring all shift operational staff use the \u201chot seat\u201d changeover at shift changeover times and for operator rest break changeovers.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assist in the development of staff to ensure they perform at efficient and\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 effective levels by monitoring performance and taking appropriate action in order to ensure they reach their full potential.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contribute to \u201con the job\u201d training of supervisory staff and undertake other duties within capabilities as required by senior management. \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n Your Profile <\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Require a University degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related discipline.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Require at least seven years or more of strong supervisory experience in container terminal operations environment or similar industry. Previous experience as a foreman, supervisor, superintendent or other similar position would be expected as a natural progression to this position.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Is thoroughly familiar with the strict implementation of international standards of safe working practices within marine, stevedoring and terminal operations.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced computer skills with a sound understanding of modern terminal planning and control systems.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Require a comprehensive understanding of container terminal operations, especially vessel cargo logistics, hazardous cargo, break-bulk and special cargo handling requirements and equipment.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to work under pressure, anticipates potential problems and diagnoses, evaluates and resolves logistical problems as they happen in order to meet operational performance objectives and deadlines.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Have effective customer service skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provide leadership and ensure cooperation and support from employees and contractors in all areas of terminal operations to achieve operational objectives of the business using a teamwork approach.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills combined with good counseling and listening skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Well developed English oral, written communications and report writing skills. Also must have a working knowledge of Pidgin English.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00d8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Has a current Driving License.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Requires capability to anticipate problems by recognizing the key issues in problems and creating contingency plans and alternative solutions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n We offer\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n Application\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n This\u00a0position is a local position, based in Lagos, Nigeria and will remain posted until 30th<\/sup> September 2010.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n Please apply through the job portal and ensure to upload\/attach a recent CV. For all internal applications please note that HR will request your staff card upon receipt of your application.\u00a0 If you have any questions or would like further information, you are welcome to contact Jean Chukwura on Jean.Chikodi.Adiele@apmterminals.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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