Senior Executive - Wharf & Yard Operations - Ports & Terminals - Chennai

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.