Recruitment

Communicates vessel operation sequence and stevedoring requirements to subordinates. Executes the planned yard sequence and advises planners on information required

A College/ Bachelor degree is preferred in Operations Management, business administration, or related discipline with minimum five to seven year experience in cargo handling activities

Requires at least five or more years of foreman/supervisory, project or team leader experience in container terminal operations environment, or similar, related industry.  Previous experience as a foreman, supervisor or other similar position would be expected as a natural progression to this position. 

Physically fit with no fear of heights.

Has understanding of basic tabulating methods, and general math aptitude.

Require a high level of planning and organizational skills, has good leadership skills and excellent interpersonal skills, working with a highly diverse workforce.

Has an in-depth understanding of

different types of vessels and their characteristics.

different types of cranes, equipment, heavy vehicles and their characteristics.

different types of containers and cargo and their characteristics.

different types of hoisting equipment and their characteristics.

different types of lashing and their characteristics.

Understands safety regulations, safe working procedures and safe materials handling procedures and follows safety and work instructions.

Has the ability to communicate operational instructions and information & is able to understand commonly used hand signals to communicate without radio system.

Has the ability to work as a team member and adhere to operational plans to achieve maximum productivity.

Has thorough familiarity with the strict implementation of international standards of safe working practices within marine, stevedoring and terminal operations.

General knowledge on Government Agencies (especially Customs) imports and exports procedures