Port Operations Manager

port operations manager job description

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Port Operations Manager

directs the safe and efficient day-to-day activities of a port or marine terminal

. They oversee cargo handling, vessel scheduling, yard management, and staff coordination while enforcing strict safety, security, and customs regulations to ensure smooth logistics.

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Key Responsibilities

• Vessel & Yard Management: Oversee vessel loading and discharging, container placement, and storage to ensure ships experience quick and efficient turnarounds.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations, security protocols, and customs/quarantine requirements.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, schedule, and train port supervisors, planners, and cargo operators.
• System Utilization: Use port management systems and Terminal Operating Systems (TOS), such as NAVIS, to optimize logistical workflows.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with shipping lines, stevedores, trucking companies, and port authorities. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Maritime Studies, Supply Chain, or Business Administration.
• Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience in port or terminal operations, including team leadership and crisis management.
• Tech Skills: Proficiency in Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) and enterprise logistics software.
• Soft Skills: Excellent decision-making under pressure, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication abilities. [1, 2]