Assistant Manager - Operations - Ports & Terminals
DP World · dpworld.com
Tamil NaduOn-siteLead / Manager5–11 yrs
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The job in short
Container terminal operations management.
Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-10-01
- Location as listed
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Role
- Operations Manager
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Purpose/Objective
Overall responsibility in ensuring Safe operations to achieve the required targets.
Key responsibilities
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Monitor the ship working operations to ensure targets and deadlines are met. Ensure berthing and Un-berthing Timelines set up are achieved.
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Managing day to day operations with respect to vessel, gate, yard, Documentation and ICD activities.
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Plan and co-ordinate shift in accordance with the terminal’s requirements.
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Toolbox talks to be conducted for the respective shift team members about the no. of ships, manpower, breakdown issues, any incidents last 24 hrs., etc.
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Liaise with the maintenance department to maximize equipment availability.
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Manages the entire terminal and leads the workforce to achieve the target.
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Should be able to handle and manage the emergency effectively.
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Allocates job responsibilities based on work and reallocates when required
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Liaise with rostering staff to determine the availability of labour to meet operational demands.
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Liaise with external stake holders CFS, CCBA, Port, Customs, CISF, Police and transporters.
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Achievement of optimum productivity levels both in land and seaside.
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Ensuring reliability of service to customers.
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Effective monitoring to achieve set operational Goal / Target.
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Trend setting and analysis of operational parameters.
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Continually review, identify and introduce improved operating procedures and systems.
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Ensure correct and safe working practices in the terminal.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
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Minimum five years of supervisory experience in similar container terminal operations.
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Understanding of equipment and machinery functionality.
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Knowledge in Equipment operations
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Understanding of expenditure, revenue and costing structures.
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Awareness of health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
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Sound customer/client relationship skills.
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Computer literacy/keyboard skills, including an understanding of the terminal Equipment’s and Terminal operating systems.
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Effective communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
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Ability to co-ordinate activities and monitor and, if necessary, modify performance of terminal supervisors.
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Effective planning and organizational skills.
Stakeholder
Internal: Other Departments
External: - Contractors, Vendors and Shipping lines etc.,
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Educational Qualification (min)
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Diploma / Any UG
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Preferred Certifications if any
-Certified terminal operations coursed/certified safety courses
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Range/ Min no of years - of overall Experience required.
Graduate: 7 to 10 years or Diploma: 9 to 11 years.
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Min no of years of Industry specific experience required if any & the industry type.
- Minimum 5 years’ Experience in terminal operations.