Hapag-Lloyd, a major international steamship company specializing in the import and export transportation of containerized cargo, currently has an excellent opportunity available for a skilled Senior Manager, Port/Terminal Operations in Vancouver, BC.

Senior Manager, Port/Terminal Operations
You will assume responsibility for managing vessel/terminal operations in an efficient, productive and cost effective manner. This key leadership role will see you act as the local representative for all port/vessel operations including sitting on various committees and associations. You will also be called upon to provide guidance and leadership to the operations department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the vessel planner, corporate operations and terminal operators to load and discharge vessels
• Manage orders for labour such as stevedores or pilots
• Appoint and monitor any port sub-agents
• Approve invoices and expenses related to vessel costs
• Ensure accurate and timely SAP work-order creation
• Analyze port costs and ensure effective cost control
• Act as the point of contact for: allocation, product management, planning, dwell times, general port inquires and dangerous goods issues
• Ensure vendors adhere to contractual obligations
• Maintain local contact with all vendors impacting the handling of vessels and review/recommend opportunities for improvement
• Ensure that all governmental regulations and company policies are adhered to
• Manage, train and motivate staff

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial role
• Minimum of five years’ related industry experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities
• Able to work independently

If you qualify for this position and wish to apply, please submit your resume to Human Resources by e-mail or by fax 514-934-5107.

We are an equal opportunity employer.