Director - Operations - Container Freight Station - Mundra

BASIC INFORMATION 
Position Name Directors Operations – CFS 
Job Band 5
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
Job Purpose/Objective

• To oversee CFS operations by ensuring all objectives are met while keeping costs within budget 
• To ensure optimal utilization of terminal’s potential, thereby increasing revenue and profitability

Key responsibilities 

• Market terminal’s facilities through direct customer interactions, trade shows, exhibitions. Liaise with external bodies to facilitate terminal’s processes. Issue trade notices, advertisements, organize press meets. 
• Draw up Terminal Service Agreements with shipping lines. 
• To meet agreed profit, revenue, ROCE and operational targets. 
• Realization of Organization KPIs, policies, and procedures. 
• Client development through networking. 
• Analyzing CFS performance vis a vis competing CFS 
• Negotiating and preparing contracts 
• Observe the provisions of the relevant Labour regulations 
• Build relationship with heads of external agencies to achieve desired results 
• Keeping tab on customer requirement and trade demand 
• Satisfy customer in general and trade at large. 
• To comply with all aspects of terminal’s Health, Safety, Environment and Supply chain security management systems 

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES 
Skills and Competencies

• Prior experience of at least 15 years in a managerial position preferably in a CFS. 
• Commercial bent of mind, Operations exposure.
• Advance knowledge and knowhow of shipping and terminal operations. 
• Good interpersonal skills / etiquettes for effective and efficient communication. 

Stakeholder 

Internal: Other Departments Operations, Finance, CFS, People 

External: Customs, CHAs, BCOs, Vendors, Contractors 

• Educational Qualification (min)

•  Graduate in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical & Electronics) or a Class One Marine Engineer. MBA 

• Preferred Certifications if any

• No

• Range/ Min no of years - of overall Experience required 

• 15 Years 

• Min no of years of Industry specific experience required, if any & the industry type

• Shipping Lines, Ports and Terminals, Logistics