Terminal Manager, Apapa

Terminal Manager Apapa Nigeria

Reports to : Country Managing Director Nigeria

Location: Apapa Nigeria

About APM Terminals

APM Terminals is part of A.P. Moller-Maersk and operates one of the worlds most comprehensive port and integrated inland service networks. With over 65 terminals globally APM Terminals enables global trade by providing world-class services in container handling and terminal operations driving efficiency reliability and safety across the supply chain. Our success is driven by a strong commitment to LEAN methodologies embedding continuous improvement into every aspect of our operations. Join us and be part of a team that values excellence collaboration and innovation.

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About APM Terminals Nigeria

As Nigerias largest container terminal APM Terminals Apapa is a fast-paced structured organization that is highly data centric providing our customers with access to information that is required in making effective business decisions.

The Role Terminal Manager

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven leader to take on the role of Terminal Manager Apapa. This is a high-impact leadership position responsible for the strategic operational and financial performance of the terminal. The Terminal Manager will lead a diverse team across functions and be accountable for executing the full scope of terminal operations.

The Terminal Manager will report to the Country Managing Director Nigeria and serve as the face of the terminal both internally and externally engaging with local stakeholders regulatory bodies customers and global teams

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Governance

• Effectively translates organizational and terminal strategy into tangible action plans that can be executed.
• Drive financial performance including P&L accountability cost efficiency and sustainable growth.
• Drives and proactively follows up on performance management metrics. Ensures delivery within or under budget and role models cost leadership.
• Ensures end-to-end delivery productivity efficiency cost leadership and continuous improvement across all areas. Ensures that terminal is on par with or exceeding benchmarks.

Stakeholder & Commercial Management

• Build strong relationships with government authorities port stakeholders customers and community representatives.
• Represent the terminal in public forums and during critical negotiations or inspections.
• Act as the key liaison between Apapas operations and regional/global APMT leadership teams.
• Has deep understanding of commercial including throughput and capacity and opportunities and synergies with operations.
• Has deep understanding of financials including the impact of any decision on the customer and overall business results.

Operational excellence powered by Lean

• Leads daily running of business ensuring seamless operations including through potential disruptions and risks.
• Has full ownership and decision-making in daily operational decisions.
• Upholds our Lean operating system driving SQDC and operating model with relentless discipline and rigour.
• Drives continuous improvement in all aspects ensuring incremental improvement on an ongoing basis in addition to transformation.
• Drives full compliance with HSE requirements and ensures a safety culture and environment.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Provide inspirational leadership to the Apapas team fostering a high-performance culture grounded in collaboration accountability and safety.
• Fosters collaboration and teamwork to identify and implement the best solutions and drive required business results
• Is well connected with frontline employees and leads and empowers people to leverage potential and performance.
• Actively coaches develops and grows people including ensuring succession for own position and team.

What we offer:

Who We Are Looking For

• A senior leader with a proven track record in container or port operations logistics or infrastructure management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large multicultural teams and drive change in challenging environments.
• Strong business acumen and experience managing complex P&L responsibilities.
• Experience working in emerging markets or within Africa is highly desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management negotiation and communication skills.
• Lean-minded: We are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement someone who is naturally curious committed to solving problems at the root and driven to make things better every day.
• Is excited by ongoing difficult work and enjoys the process. Thrives on solving complex problems and situations.
• Has a natural curiosity and interest in innovation.
• Bachelors degree in engineering Business Logistics or a related field. An MBA or equivalent qualification is preferred.

If youre ready to make a lasting impact join us in leading APM Terminals Apapas next chapter.

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