REF: 64960
PURPOSE:
Lilypond Container Depot (Nig.) Ltd. is an independent legal entity incorporated under Nigerian Law.
Lilypond Container Depot (Nig.) Ltd. (LLP) is managed by a Terminal Manager/Managing Director (TM), who is directly responsible to the CAF Cluster Director for executing the agreed business strategy for the business entity and for ensuring a profitable growth of the portfolio of activities, hereunder ensure strategic fit of all activities and recommend expansion or divestments as appropriate.
In his leadership role, the TM develops and implements a business strategy (organisational, commercial, operational and financial) for the entity under supervision by CAF Cluster Director and implement and drives business performance that ensures agreed targets & standards are met.
The TM steers organizational focus on client relationships as well as relationships with other relevant stakeholders (Port Authorities, Labor Unions etc.).
The TM leads the business unit through change and delivers business results within the organizational culture and values of the APMM Group.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: (IPE Factors: Impact & Innovation)
P&L responsible for the business entity under the governance of CAF Cluster Director
Ensure a profitable, high-performance organisation delivering on financial targets as well as non-financial objectives.
Drive a commercial culture within the depot including a clear organisational understanding of profit drivers, customer focus and a solid approach to sales management.
Drive innovation initiatives and cost efficiency within the depot. copied from:
Ensure Health & Safety performance within the depot, achieving conformance with applicable HSSE legislation and policy.
Build high employee engagement across all levels, locations and job functions.
Ensure optimum blue collar and union interaction.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Execute business strategy as defined by CAF Cluster Director
P&L accountable for activities within the depot under governance of CAF Cluster Director
Establish business priorities to meet customer requirements.
Improve efficiencies in cost, productivity and customer service through proactive pursuance of development in technology & systems as applicable locally as well as in conjunction with other Terminals.
Drive, develop, and deploy best practices within operations, engineering, maintenance, security, safety & environmental management, including use of APMT Global Tools where available.
Execute appointments & dismissals of own direct reports subsequent approval by CAF Cluster Director.
Organize, coach, challenge, & develop staff within the organisation
Reinforce APM Group culture, values and reputation while ensuring compliance with APM Group policies
REPORTING AND SCOPE: (IPE Factor: Knowledge/teams & breadth/)
The position reports directly to the CAF Cluster Director
The scope of this position is domestic.
Direct Reports
Operations Manager
Sales Manager
HSSE manager
Technical manager (Workshop)
Finance Manager
HR Manager
WORK/BUSINESS CONTACTS AND AUTHORITY: (IPE Factor: Communication)
Government: Interact with Nigeria Port Authority, Nigeria Custom Service and other relevant governmental institutions
Unions and Industrial relations: Negotiating salaries and remuneration supported by HR manager and CAF Cluster Manager
Competitors: The main actors being: SDV, GAC and Hull&Blythe. copied from:
Customers: All relevant shipping lines, freight forwarders and direct customers in close co-operation with Cluster Sales Manager
Local Medias under supervision and guidance from CAF Cluster Director
Represent the organization with major customers, shareholders, the financial community, Governmental regulatory authorities, and is the face of the local business in the eyes of the public
Meet regularly with management team to ensure operations are being executed in accordance with the organization’s policies.
Interact frequently with APMT Apapa and TICT and other terminals to share & implement best practices.
WORK & BUSINESS CONTACTS:
Various APMT organizations and staff.
Relevant staff of the APMM Group.
Local vendors.
Local shipping lines & shipping agents
Relevant local authorities
Labor representative bodies
CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE (IPE Factor: Knowledge)
The ideal candidate has:
Understanding of management and operations of container inland terminals/depots
High degree of assertiveness across cultural and educational diversity
Broad experience with structured approach to customer relationship management and business development
Understanding of local labor law and industrial relations
Insight in HSSE Legislation and practices. copied from:
Extensive and thorough knowledge of marine terminal operations, the shipping and logistics management industry.
Extensive managerial and leadership knowledge, applying best practices to all sections of the business.
Strong leadership and influencing skills with a collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork.
Proven track record of achieving high level of terminal productivity and other relevant success criteria.
Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Able to handle company information with confidentiality and discretion
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DUE DATE: 8/29/2012
