Shift Manager - Operations Planner

DP World; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Planner to oversee the safe and effective planning for loading and discharging containerized vessels. This role requires strong logistics experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and operational excellence in the heart of Surrey, BC.

Benefits

Extensive health benefits plan

Lifestyle spending account

Pension with employer contributions

Support for professional development

Competitive total compensation packages

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in logistics or a similar field.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of ship loading operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents for loading or discharge of containers.
• Monitor vessel operations for efficiency and safety.
• Plan and coordinate day-to-day labor and equipment requirements.

Skills

People management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in business or logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees, spanning 79 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

Job Description

The Planner prepares, executes and monitors the safe and effective planning for loading and discharging containerized shipping vessels.

In this role you will:

• Prepare the required documents for loading or discharge of containers to or from vessels.
• Monitors vessel operations to ensure they are being carried out efficiently, accurately and safely.
• Plan, coordinate and evaluate the day-to-day labour (ILWU foremen and labour) and equipment requirements to ensure operations are cost effective.
• Identify successes and variances and give advice or opinion as to how to deal with issues.
• Liaise with yard, gate and rail operations to ensure maximum utilization and optimal efficiency of container yard.
• Liaise with vessel planners, yard planner, agents, port captains, ship officers or crew as required.
• Prepare directly vessel performance summaries to customers, billing and operations department.

What you bring to the role:

• 3 years of experience in logistics or a similar field.
• A degree in business, logistics or similar field is preferred.
• A positive, hands on approach and the ability to work as a team member.
• Excellent people management skills with well-formed motivational skills, including solid negotiation, influencing, change management and labour relations skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain good working relationships and achieve buy in and ownership to quality standards/ initiatives with all departments and levels.
• Sound judgement and analytical thinking that enables decision making, ability to manage projects and prioritize and manage timelines.
• Comprehensive understanding of ship loading operations, vessel construction, cargo stowage, cargo securingand applicable regulations.
• Solid computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the proven ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Flexibility to meet the requirements of a 24/7 operation.
• Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.

Deadline to apply is June 2nd by 3:00 pm PST.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.

About the Team

DP World Fraser Surrey is a large, multi-purpose marine terminal located on the banks for the Fraser River in the greater Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada. Since 1962, our terminal has been serving the needs of our customers with our variety of services including container, breakbulk, project cargo, forest products and bulk. We are only a 2-hour vessel transit from Pacific Ocean access and have excellent proximity to highways, railways and industrial areas. Located just 25 KM from the US border and with 50,000 feet of rail our terminal is an efficient rail and road solution in the Vancouver gateway. Combined with our six berths we are an exceptional choice for North American Market access.

Joining DP World means joining a people-oriented company. You will be amongst great colleagues, enjoying a relaxed environment that values your contributions. We pride ourselves on our openness, approachability, excellence in safety and customer service and our commitment to growth and innovation. We also offer top-notch benefits and perks, including an extensive extended health benefits plan, lifestyle spending account, pension with employer contributions, retirement savings plan, and support for professional development. On top of that, we realize it takes world-class people to run world-class operations, so we offer competitive total compensation packages.

Job Info

• Job Identification 17868
• Job Category Port and Terminal Operations
• Posting Date 05/20/2025, 05:05 PM
• Locations 11060 Elevator Road, Surrey, BC, V3V 2R7, CA