Port Operations Lead: Vessel & Container Throughput

Think Differently; Wexford; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Differently in Ireland's South East is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day port activities, including vessel discharge and loading, container handling from vessel to quay, and associated safety procedures.

You will develop operational plans to hit productivity and customer service targets, ensure the right labour and equipment are in place, and drive continuous improvement across vessel turnaround and labour utilisation, even outside normal hours when schedules

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational leadership role within logistics, ports, shipping, transport, warehousing, or related operations.
• Strong understanding of container handling and logistics operations.
• Solid grasp of Health & Safety regulations in an operational setting.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day port operations and vessel discharge/load.
• Develop and execute operational plans to meet productivity targets.
• Ensure appropriate labour, equipment and resources are in place.
• Drive continuous improvement on vessel turnaround and container throughput.

Skills

Operations leadership

Container handling

Health & Safety

Planning & organisation

Labour/resource management

Job description

Think Differently in Ireland's South East is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day port activities, including vessel discharge and loading, container handling from vessel to quay, and associated safety procedures.

You will develop operational plans to hit productivity and customer service targets, ensure the right labour and equipment are in place, and drive continuous improvement across vessel turnaround and labour utilisation, even outside normal hours when schedules