Operations Director

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by an international maritime group to recruit a Operations Director for its operations. The position is based in Ghana.

Responsibilities

• To oversee all aspects of operations function, while maintaining a high level of service to customers, measuring and monitoring vendor and staff performance and controlling overall operational costs.
• Consciously establishes a culture that encourages customer focus, individual development, efficiency, collaboration, and creates an environment for process improvements.
• Upholds and ensures that all Group policies and procedures are followed and maintained.
• Implementation and management of Group organizational structure and process, as it pertains to Port Operations, Equipment, Transport Dispatch and Maintenance & Repair functions.
• Chair staff meetings to review and guide progress of costs savings initiatives and operational priorities.
• Negotiate purchasing services, vendor contracts, and evaluations per Group policies.
• Equipment control management of all company owned and leased equipment, including maintenance and repair.
• Resolution of high level concerns.
• Monitor performance benchmarking figures to recognize and appraise personnel and to guide them for improved performance when necessary.
• Represent Area within committees, pursuing efficiencies, cost savings thru the sharing of resources and services.
• Maintain working knowledge of all governmental rules and regulations.
• Participate in various working groups, business processes and any areas as requested by Senior management.
• Assist local management in selection/hiring of staff.
• Maintain communication with local managers, providing, and disseminating updated information regarding policies and procedures.
• Work closely with other area Directors on process improvement and communication flow.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University
• 10 years of experience in Maritime business and logistics Industry
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar senior position within an international company
• Previous experience in West Africa is a plus
• Knowledge of technical aspects: vessel operations, port terminals, containers operations

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.