Senior Director, Ports & Terminals Operations - Americas

DP World; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World seeks a Senior Director for Ports & Terminals Operations in the Americas to drive strategic initiatives in safety and process improvement across regional operations. The role requires extensive maritime experience, project management capabilities, and strong leadership skills to enhance operational performance and support business growth.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in the maritime/ports industry.
• Fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
• Significant relationship management experience.

Responsibilities

• Support improvement in Safety/Environment KPIs.
• Engage in Regional Business Development Projects.
• Lead the facilitation of change to improve performance.

Skills

Planning/Execution operations expertise

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis and KPIs

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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Job Description

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

Job Description

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

The Senior Director, Ports & Terminals Operations - Americas will provide full support for Americas’ Business Units including Safety, GMPH, BMPH, Automation, Standardization, Process Improvement, Procurement, and Regional Revenue Growth inclusive of proper due diligence for Business Development Projects. Fosters DP World’s business in the regional business units in order to ensure the facilities are playing the maximum role in delivering the companies end to end strategy.

Key Accountabilities

• Support improvement in Safety/Environment KPIs for Regional Operations
• Ensure compliance with HSSEQ policies and procedures
• Apply safe working practices and ensure that accidents with leave are reduced to a minimum
• Provide consulting expertise to improve Operational KPIs for the Region including GMPH, BMPH and other process improvement opportunities
• Engage in Regional initiatives for Automation, Standardization, BPI, Lean and Procurement
• Actively contribute to Regional Business Development Projects inclusive of proper due diligence and accurate model generation
• Be instrumental in promoting Corporate values, principles, and practices across the organization
• Leads, facilitates, and sustains change in order to improve workforce performance and productivity
• Actively seeks opportunities to drive efficiencies and improve operational performance
  
  

Qualifications, Experience And Skills

• 15 years of work experience in the maritime/ports and terminals industry
• Planning/Execution operations expertise
• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Ability to speak English, Spanish and Portuguese
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to navigate the management of multiple port locations
• Ability to promote/influence change
• Project management experience
• Support the modeling of P&T acquisitions, equipment layout, rostering
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience required including significant relationship management in dealings with internal & external customers
• Promotes collaboration with key stakeholders to achieve goals and objectives which are aligned, specific, measurable, attainable yet challenging, realistic and time bound
• Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency, and trust across the team
• Exceptional knowledge and experience with data analysis and KPIs
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Great communication and presentation skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Manage multiple projects
• Act as an ambassador for DP World’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

About Dp World

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 from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 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.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

To Change What's Possible For Everyone.

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 qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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