Operations Planning and Control Manager

Position Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join Tincan Island Container Terminal in Lagos, Nigeria as an Operations Planning and Control Manager.

The Operations Planning and Control Manager manages the activities of the function that serves as the central processing unit of the terminal operating system. The incumbent will work with representatives of various functions such as marine operations, yard operations, MHC, RTG, and others to ensure that productivity objectives are met daily.

Strategic Leadership

• Cascade departmental yearly goals and performance objectives into the section/unit level
• Coordinate with the Head of Operations in preparation of yearly implementation plans for sectional/unit goals and performance objectives
• Establish systems to monitor and evaluate sectional/unit plans and progress
• Provide leadership and direction for the section/unit
• Ensure synergy among all teams in the section/units
• Oversee and coordinate all activities of the unit/section

Vessel Pre-Arrival Planning

• Request and receive all required documents and plans (vessel plan) from the planning team within stipulated timeframes
• Follow up, monitor, and supervise all teams (planning, yard, equipment) in the section/unit
• Request and receive distribution of yard operations, including yard layout and allocation
• Oversee the process of yard allocation for incoming vessels, export plans, and barges in alignment with ship schedules
• Liaise with Shift Managers to coordinate physical distribution of equipment through managers (MHC, RTG, Plants, etc.) for vessel and yard operations ahead of vessel arrival

Planning Execution

• Liaise with Shift Managers upon vessel arrival to coordinate vessel and yard operations based on initial plans
• Monitor operations from the control room and provide status reports at regular intervals
• Monitor productivity by publishing productivity data for planning reviews and adjustments