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Associated British Ports Holdings Ltd
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Plymouth, Devon
Port Manager; South West (Plymouth & Teignmouth)
Overview
About ABP: We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year. It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future. We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority. The Role: Port Manager; South West (Plymouth & Teignmouth) Purpose: Reporting to the Divisional Ports Manager East Wales and South West, the Port Manager; South West will be responsible for the safe, efficient and customer focused, day to day delivery of all port operations for both Plymouth and Teignmouth. Accountabilities : · Delivering safe, efficient operational performance · Identify opportunities for service improvement – and then deliver them for the customer · Partner with the Commercial team to achieve strategic commercial objectives, developing growth through a service culture designed to maximise opportunities and enhance the customer experience. · Continually seek new development opportunities for the Region’s portfolio to maximise revenue and service levels through creative and entrepreneurial initiatives. · Build effective relationships and engages with people at all levels, in line with ABP's vision, values and overall business strategy to further develop and enhance the Region’s culture. · Support employees with identified talent to realise and achieve their full potential within the company Produces outstanding results both professionally and personally by directing and overseeing all Port services in accordance with strategic objectives. Effectively plans, budgets, tracks, evaluates and drives business performance. · Achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement by setting stretching team goals, delivering high quality communication, planning, analysis, decision making and project management. Adapts and copes successfully with changing operational circumstances. · Deliver a sustainable platform for the Region by ensuring health, safety, environmental and compliance strategies are aligned to Port operations. · Drive, communicate and align the safety strategy by delivering measurable cultural, behavioural and procedural improvements in Health and Safety performance. About you: You will be an ambitious individual, with a track record of leading teams successfully within an operational environment. It’s essential you have both a strong work ethic and highly collaborative style. As no day will be the same, you will be able to work with unpredictability and use initiative and focus to deliver results. Skills, Experience & Qualifications: Essential · Proven track record of working at a similar level within an Operational/Logistical environment, ideally leading multi-site, multi-disciplined teams · Demonstrable collaborative commercial acumen · A track record of collaborative working cross functionally, as well as with your own teams · Track record of generating and then analysing data to drive performance improvements including the setting of KPIs and SLAs · Proven skills and evidence of developing people · Able to work flexibly including ability to support the operation 24/7 · Excellent communication skills · Strong understanding of budget setting / P&L performance · Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise accordingly · Full Driving License Ideal · Educated to degree level or equivalent · Port/Maritime experience · Bulk, Ro-Ro or general cargo handling experience · Project management experience Additional Information: When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits. Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.