Shift Manager - Operations Planner

DP World; Surrey; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World Fraser Surrey is seeking a dedicated Planner to oversee the safe and efficient planning for loading and discharging containerized ships at our Vancouver-area terminal. You will prepare documents, monitor operations and coordinate labour and equipment to keep vessels moving on schedule.

The role requires 3 years in logistics, a business or logistics degree preferred, and fluent English. You will work with yard, gate and rail teams, communicate effectively with ship crews and customers,

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in logistics or a similar field.
• Degree in business, logistics or similar field preferred.
• Fluent in English.
• Excellent people management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the required documents for loading or discharge of containers.
• Monitors vessel operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy and safety.
• Plan, coordinate and evaluate day-to-day labour and equipment requirements.
• Identify variances and advise on issues.
• Liaise with yard, gate and rail operations for optimal efficiency.
• Liaise with vessel planners, yard planner, agents, port captains or crew as required.
• Prepare vessel performance summaries for customers and departments.

Skills

3 years logistics exp

Team player

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Role Purpose

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• 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 securing and 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.
• Fluent in English.
• Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.

About Us

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.

At DP World Canada We’re Proud To Offer a Well-rounded Total Compensation Package, For All Permanent Positions, That Supports Your Health, Wellbeing, And Career Growth. This Includes But Is Not Limited To

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Generous vacation time with paid flex day and volunteer days
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits starting on day one
• Annual health/lifestyle spending account
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Internal training & learning opportunities
• Professional development support

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.