Shift Manager, Operations - Surrey, Canada - DP World Vancouver

DP World Vancouver

Verified Company

Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Smarter trade. Better lives.
As a new world takes shape, DP World enables smarter trade and improves lives.

Our modern, strategically positioned marine terminals and logistics parks have the speed, reliability and reach to ensure your cargo gets to where it needs to be - but what sets us apart is our team of experts with our unceasing commitment to innovation.

The world is changing at an unparalleled pace and we are growing to meet its needs. With more capacity coming online we are ready for the future. We trade smarter.

Interconnected global network of over 300 business units in more than 75 countries across six continents
Dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 101,000 from 162 nationalities

DP World Fraser Surrey
The Largest Multi-Purpose Marine Terminal on the West Coast of North America.

Located in the Greater Vancouver Area of Surrey, BC, DP World Fraser Surrey is the largest modern, multi-purpose marine terminal on the West Coast of North America.

Since 1962, our terminal has been serving the need of our customers with our variety of services including container, breakbulk, project cargo, forest products and bulk.

We are only a 2-hour vessel transit from Pacific Ocean access and have excellent proximity to highways, railways and industrial areas.

Located just 25 KM from the US border and with 50,000 feet of rail our terminal is an efficient rail and road solution in the Vancouver gateway.

Combined with our six berths we are an exceptional choice for North American Market access.

What We Offer
Joining DP World Fraser Surrey means joining a people-oriented company. You will be amongst great colleagues, enjoying a relaxed environment that values your contributions.

We pride ourselves on our openness, approachability, excellence in safety and customer service and our commitment to growth and innovation.

We also offer top-notch benefits and perks, including an extensive extended health benefits plan, lifestyle spending account, pension with employer contributions, retirement savings plan, and support for professional development.

On top of that, we realize it takes world-class people to run world-class operations so we offer competitive total compensation packages.

The Opportunity

The Shift Manager, Operations is responsible for the day to day organization of the terminal and the management of the shift team in the execution of operational plans.

You manage employees, contractors, visitors and processes, adhering to safety and operating policies and procedures to ensure the smooth running of operations and equipment and meet customer and business requirements.

In this role, you will:

Ensure that the operational requirements of the working shift are fully met in an efficient and safe manner in accordance with current safety regulations and health and safety policies.
Oversee the overall efficiency of cargo handling operations, including coordinating the various activities of different staff groups to maximize the efficient deployment of labour and resources.
Enable the best possible level of communications within the shift team.
Manage personnel, including hiring, training, discipline and offboarding, to ensure that the Company's needs and requirements are adhered to.
Ensure that systems and procedures are followed to enable the progress of operations to be monitored by other staff, customers and authorities.
Drive a performance management culture within the team ensuring that staff meet their targets in line with the business needs.
Advance agreed upon initiatives, propose new initiatives and adopt a sense of continuous improvement.

What you bring to the role:

A degree in business, operational management, logistics or other related discipline.
Experience working in a safetyfocused environment with excellent understanding of Health and Safety legislation and the ability to effectively communicate these values to the workforce.
At least 3 years' of experience in a leadership role in a fast moving operation, preferably in a unionized setting.
A positive, hands on approach and the ability to work as a team member.
Excellent people management skills with wellformed motivational skills, including solid negotiation, influencing, change management and labour relations skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain good working relationships and achieve buy in and ownership to quality standards/ initiatives with all departments and levels.
Sound judgement and analytical thinking that enables decision making, ability to manage projects and prioritize and manage timelines.
Comprehensive understanding of ship loading operations, vessel construction, cargo stowage, cargo securing and applicable regulations.
Solid computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and the proven ability to learn new systems quickly.
Flexibility to meet the requirements of a 24/7 operat