Depot Supervisors at APM Terminals

Positions

1. Depot Supervisor - Miritini Empty Depot
2. Depot Supervisor - Port Reitz Empty Depot

APM Terminals Kenya is looking to recruit a Depot Supervisor to be based in Mombasa. Reporting to the Depot/HSSE Manager, the Depot Supervisor is responsible for delivering a seamless, efficient depot operation. Ensure full regulatory compliance on all depot processes and activities including adherence to Company policies and procedures.
The Depot Operational activities entail empty and full container storage, handling and container repair. The operation predominantly provides a service to the shipping lines as well as clearing agents, transporters and cargo owners.

We offer

• Exposure to operational management in a Transport and Logistics industry.
• Exposure to container terminal operations.
• Operations Manager role in a small depot or other opportunities within the group.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure empty units are stored, handled and transported securely and in line with company procedures.
• Ensure all inbound, outbound and internal stock movement processes are recorded and reported accurately, compliantly and on a timely basis.
• Adherence to work procedures and work schedules.
• Ensures all operations at the depots are executed in accordance to priorities set by the Manager.
• Ensure Company guidelines and operating procedures are followed at all times.
• Report any incidents of non-conformance to the depot manager.
• Maintain adequate controls to ensure the Company’s Health and Safety policies are adhered to and all operational legislative requirements are fulfilled.
• Maintain adequate controls to ensure a clean and tidy working environment compliant with HSE regulations.
• In cooperation with the depot manager maintain staff rota and shift patterns, ensure shifts are adequately resourced.
• Ensure all employees are trained and supported for the duties assigned to them and that they work within Health and Safety regulations appropriate to the task.
• Ensure Mechanical Handling Equipment is maintained to required standards and is safely operated at all times.
• Ensures the optimum utilisation of all equipment employed during the designated shift period by monitoring equipment work queues and allocating equipment and personnel where required to achieve maximum productivity
• Actively seek ways of improving efficiency, capacity and quality performance.
• Reports any problem areas of operations and implements the agreed changes to resolve the problems.
• Instructs team in safe working practices and maintains a watch over all activities for unsafe working practices.

We are looking for

• Requires at least 3-5 years of foreman/supervisory or team leader experience in depot operations environment, or similar /related industry.
• Requires an understanding of safety regulations, safe work procedures and safe materials handling procedures and following of safety work instructions.
• Leadership: Conveys goals and expectations clearly; takes specific action to foster teamwork and keep people motivated. Be receptive to innovative ideas and suggestions. Thinks strategically about the long-term, and has vision.
• Requires ability to communicate operational instructions and information.
• Requires a high level of planning and organization skills, good leadership skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility to meet terminal, vessel, rail and all operational needs.
• People Management: Ability to delegate work properly, follow-up, appraise performance, and if necessary, resolve problems firmly and equitably.
• Team Building: Guides and inspires others to accomplish goals; clearly defines requirements and encourages people to meet those requirements; encourages empowerment of all associates. Requires a collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork.
• Decision-making: Makes appropriate decisions; exhibits sound judgment. Creates contingency plans and alternative solutions to problems.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and comprehends elements of a problem, evaluates all alternatives and weighs the solutions.
• PC Skills: Have an advanced word, excel, and power point skills. Have depot management skill experience. Must be able to learn new systems and functionality quickly. Must have strong analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile analyze data.
• A Degree will be an added advantage.