Senior Terminal Ops Leader - Container & Multi-Purpose

Gulftainer; Sharjah Emirate; On-site; AED 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulftainer invites a seasoned Senior Operations Manager to lead container and multi-purpose terminal operations at Khor Fakkan Terminal in Sharjah. You will drive productivity, discipline, and transformation initiatives across gate, landside, planning, and TOS deployment while shaping workforce capability and SOPs.

The role requires 10–15+ years in port/terminal operations and at least 5 years in a leadership position, with strong English/Arabic communication and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in port and terminal operations.
• Minimum 5 years in a management or senior supervisory role.
• Strong background in container terminal operations.
• Experience managing performance improvement, operational turnaround, and productivity enhancement initiatives.
• Proven ability to standardize processes and establish operational discipline.
• Experience with international terminal operators or large-scale terminal environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive quay, yard, and gate productivity improvements through daily operational control and performance management.
• Monitor KPIs, identify bottlenecks, and optimize resource deployment.
• Improve shift execution, operational discipline, and workforce productivity.
• Support gate automation initiatives and weighbridge implementation.
• Improve truck flow management, traffic control, and marshalling yard operations.
• Oversee vessel operations planning and execution.
• Develop yard strategies and optimize equipment allocation.
• Ensure effective shift handovers and exception management processes.
• Support implementation of Terminal Operating Systems (TOS).
• Provide operational input for system design, testing, user acceptance, and change management.
• Contribute to operational readiness for infrastructure and technology upgrades.

Job description

Gulftainer invites a seasoned Senior Operations Manager to lead container and multi-purpose terminal operations at Khor Fakkan Terminal in Sharjah. You will drive productivity, discipline, and transformation initiatives across gate, landside, planning, and TOS deployment while shaping workforce capability and SOPs.

The role requires 10–15+ years in port/terminal operations and at least 5 years in a leadership position, with strong English/Arabic communication and a track record of delivering