- Develop the operations strategy aligning with Region Middle East objectives.
- Communicate the strategy across the region, ensuring area offices receive necessary support for effective implementation.
- Drive, steer, and deliver Regional and Global Projects within the specified scope.
- Oversee Region Middle East Areas, supporting offices to achieve targets.
- Ensure professional and timely information flow across Region Middle East Areas.
- Ensure adherence to company standards by terminals, agency offices, and partner lines.
- Oversee management of company-owned and leased equipment, including maintenance and repair.
- Develop and execute container terminal strategies, enforcing standards for efficiency and excellence.
- Ensure efficient loading and discharging of all operated vessels in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Communicate regularly with local directors/managers, providing updates on corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensure timely development of the yearly Operations Budget for the Region and Areas, supervising figures to meet or exceed expectations.
Qualifications & Competencies:
- 10-15 years of experience in a relevant role.
- Extensive experience in international shipping companies or an adjacent industry, preferably in the Operations department.
- Exceptional ability to inspire and motivate people.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
- High Project Management knowledge with outstanding communication skills.
- Experience in negotiating and delivering results.
- Willingness to travel frequently.
- Organizes people and activities to leverage synergies, achieving more with fewer resources.