Head - Container Terminal

Adani Group; Vidisha; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in Vidisha, India seeks a Head of CT Operations to lead container terminal operations including vessel, yard, gate and rail. You will drive budgeting, cost control, safety, manpower planning and project delivery to meet performance targets.

The role demands strategic leadership, strong vendor management, and a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Experience across large terminal operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Educational qualification: BSc and PGDCA as stated.
• 15–20 years of experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end container terminal operations including vessel, yard, gate and rail.
• Plan and finalize annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets for terminal operations.
• Manage operating costs within the approved financial framework.
• Ensure safety of workmen, terminal assets and cargo by following protocols.
• Oversee manpower deployment for efficient operations.
• Drive project execution related to terminal infrastructure and benefits realization.
• Monitor KPIs to assess efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee vendor performance per APSEZ policies and procedures.
• Align terminal services with customer expectations via Business Development insights.
• For JV terminals, ensure compliance and present safety and operational performance to the Board.
• Promote Adani's brand values in all interactions and strengthen market trust.

Skills

Cost Engineering

Budget Control

Operations Excellence

Performance Monitoring

Project Management

Resource Management

Safety Protocols

Vendor Management

Education

BSc

PGDCA

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• Head - CT Operations is responsible for overseeing the overall container terminal operations, ensuring high levels of productivity, efficiency, and safety in accordance with company policies, operational benchmarks, and customer expectations.
• This role requires strategic leadership (including sucession planning) to enhance terminal operations, manage vendor partnerships, control costs, and optimize performance across vessel, yard, gate, and rail operations.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Operational Excellence: Lead and manage the end-to-end operations of the container terminal, including vessel, yard, gate, and rail operations.
• Budget Planning and Oversight: Develop and finalize the annual budget for both operational expenditure (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) for terminal operations, ensuring it aligns with the port's strategic objectives.
• Exercise diligent management of operating costs to maintain expenditures within the approved financial framework.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure the safety of workmen, terminal assets, and cargo by strictly adhering to safety protocols and industry best practices.
• Manpower Planning: Oversee manpower deployment, ensuring optimal staffing levels for efficient terminal operations.
• Project Management: Oversee project execution related to terminal infrastructure and ensure project benefits are realized as per the approved plan.
• Performance Management: Regularly monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Vendor Management: Monitor, guide, and ensure optimal performance of O&M (Operations & Maintenance) vendors as per APSEZ policies and procedures.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Align terminal services with customer expectations based on insights from the Business Development team.
• For JV terminals, ensure compliance with all requirements within set timelines and prepare and present the Safety and Operational performance to the Board.
• Brand Positioning: Ensure Adani's brand values are shown in all interactions.
• Strengthen relationships to boost the organization's brand and trust within the market and company.
• Team Development: Build a high-performing team.
• Set clear KPIs, track progress, and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
• Promote a respectful and safe workplace, lead collaborative and productive teams, and mentor for growth and success.
• Tracks and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital business success Digital mindset: Champions a digital mindset within the organization to drive innovation and competitiveness.
• Keep up with digital and AI advancements to enhance business and maintain competitiveness.
• Key Stakeholders - Internal: CEO/COO Cross - functional teams, Direct reportees Cross Functional Teams Key Stakeholders - External: Prospective clients, Government and regulatory bodies, Vendors and JV partners as required

Technical Competencies

• Cost Engineering & Budget Control-APSEZ-P,Operations Excellence-APSEZ-P,Performance Monitoring and Evaluation-APSEZ-P,Project Management-APSEZ-P,Resource Management-APSEZ-P,Safety Protocols and Regulations-APSEZ-P,Vendor Management-APSEZ-P

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Qualification: BSc, PGDCA Work Experience: 15-20 years of experience in relevant field