Terminal Operations Leader - Safety & Efficiency

AD Ports Group; Fujairah City; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

AD Ports Group is seeking a senior Operations Manager to oversee Fujairah Terminal activities, drive process optimization, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain productivity and asset readiness.

The role requires extensive experience in seaport operations, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage complex port environments while delivering strategic initiatives and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Maritime and Ports, Engineering or a related field.
• Masters degree is a plus.
• Ports & Maritime Certificate is a plus.
• Excellent English; Arabic is an added advantage.
• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in operations management roles in seaports (container, multipurpose terminals).

Responsibilities

• Manage Fujairah Terminal activities, evaluate and optimize processes, update plans, and develop initiatives to ensure smooth operations.
• Participate in operations meetings to evaluate productivity, solve shift problems, and validate mitigation strategies for safety and compliance.
• Enforce safety regulations, environmental standards, shipping protocols, and laws set by authorities.
• Oversee availability of materials and cargo equipment for smooth discharging/loading operations.
• Review reports on operation progress and factors affecting productivity, cost, time, safety, and security.
• Review terminal policies to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain relationships with government entities and external stakeholders.
• Manage and validate condition of terminal equipment and coordinate maintenance for safety.
• Lead vessel hatch and quay side operations prior to commencement.
• Ensure strategic projects are delivered timely.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Maritime and Ports, Engineering or a related field

Masters degree is a plus

Job description

AD Ports Group is seeking a senior Operations Manager to oversee Fujairah Terminal activities, drive process optimization, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain productivity and asset readiness.

The role requires extensive experience in seaport operations, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage complex port environments while delivering strategic initiatives and cost controls.