Assistant Manager - Operations Shipping Agency

Qatar Navigation (Milaha); Qatar; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Navigation (Milaha) is seeking a Manager for the Shipping Agency to oversee operational communication and ensure safety standards are met. The role includes advising management on work progress and coordinating services effectively.

Key responsibilities involve conducting risk assessments, ensuring safety compliance for personnel, and maintaining communication with shipping lines. The ideal candidate should have experience in logistics management and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping or logistics management.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Advise on work progress and operational issues.
• Coordinate stevedoring services and work dependencies.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safety compliance.
• Promote good health and safety practices among staff.

Job description

Communication

Internal Communication

Manager - Shipping Agency
Port Services

Purpose:
To advise the manager on the progress of all work under his/her control.
To communicate on operational issues and coordinate stevedoring services and any other work dependencies.

External Communication

Shipping Lines & Ship Operators
Official Authorities

Purpose:
To represent shipping lines and ship operators in the preparation of shipping documentation and processing all regulatory requirements.
To coordinate and communicate on shipping agency operational matters on behalf of Agency Shipping lines.

Occupational Health & Safety and Environment

Accountability:
Accountable to their line manager and direct reports so far as is reasonably practical to ensure:

• a safe place or work
• safe systems of work
• safe plant & equipment
• provision of information and training

Responsibility

Responsible for:
His/her personal safety and that of all personnel under his/her authority, including others who may be affected by the company's activities. In particular to:

• Conduct risk assessments on activities within their department ensuring that the methods and safe systems of work are safe and implemented
• Ensure all employees and contractors under their control are competent to undertake their duties
• Ensure all accidents, incidents and near misses are reported and investigated
• Promote good behaviours and set a personal example with regard to occupational health and safety matters

Authority

Managers/Supervisors have the authority to stop work when health and safety is unsafe or being compromised.