DP World—Senior Executive - Wharf & Yard Operations - Ports & Terminals - Chennai

Job description

Description: Primary Purpose / Objectives To achieve the Yard side and Ship side targets in coordination with planners / Tower controllers / Gate supervisors / operators and service providers. Key responsibilities Functional Requirements: - To direct and control the physical activities in Yard, Vessel, Road Queue, ship arrivals and general terminal housekeeping and cleanliness. - To work towards achieving the operations KPI. - To ensure all staffs wear proper PPE - To ensure all the OOG containers are handled with proper gears without delay. - To ensure lashers following buddy system while working at pinning /unpinning/onboard/fixing slings/Man cage/ladder, etc. - To ensure safety and to achieve incident free shift. - To check the lashers /checkers onboard headcount randomly - Optimize use of Yard equipment such as RTG Cranes based on terminal lines and container types - Inputs provided at the end of the Shift should ensure a smooth transition and handing over process - Continuously liaise with the Tower Controller and monitor the movement of the Trucks - Ensure safety of all assets at all times during Yard Operations and also manage the code of conduct of all which includes truckers - Responsible for ensuring discipline of all employees and external resources and can take appropriate action against insubordination - To ensure that all personnel under your control effectively perform their tasks in achieving daily operational requirements. - In compliance with policy liaise with clients and other bodies to ensure that close cooperation and goodwill is maintained between the Company and outside interests. - To be able to communicate with a high degree of self-control and effectiveness and ensure that company policy is implemented in practice. - To exercise leadership, promote teamwork and to ensure that direct reports as well as employees under their area adheres to Company policy. - To provide feedback as required, relating to operational matters and to discuss problems and changes of procedures to enhance efficiency, Safety and cost effectiveness. - Any other duties as advised or informed by your superior HSE Requirement: - Operational Safety - Incident Management - Risk Management - Contractor Management - Emergency Preparedness & Response - Ensure full compliance with Global DP World HSE standards and all elements of CCT’s Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems, while actively promoting a strong safety culture within the department. - Ensure all Risk Assessments and corresponding Standard Operating Procedures are in place, effectively communicated, and consistently followed. - Promote a culture of continuous improvement through the application of LEAN principles and 5S practices. QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES Educational Qualification (min) Range/ Min no of years - of overall Experience required Skills and Competencies - Graduate in Science and a Diploma in Ports and Shipping from a good Institute - Minimum 5 years of experience in Port Operations - Knowledge of Terminal Processes and TOS - Working knowledge of computer such as MS Office, Excel - Outgoing personality with an ability to interact with all levels and a demonstrated ability to get work done - Exercise Authority and leadership to ensure time management for work completion - Working Knowledge in planning systems like Zodiac. - Keyboard skills for data entry. - Customer contact skills both face to face and on the telephone - Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to the receipt and delivery of containers. - Knowledge of client, Customs and regulatory requirements.