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PUYALLUP, WA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1051

Salary Range: $133,840.00 To $184,030.00 Annually

Role Purpose

As part of the Swire Shipping North American Leadership Team, the purpose of this role is to develop and execute a long-term strategy which safely and sustainably delivers the most effective and efficient port operations to all Swire Shipping Liner services in North America.

Role Accountabilities

Safety

• Cooperateclosely with ports, stevedores,vessels andinternal parties to ensure Swire Shipping safety standards are applied and that the mantra Behaving Safely, Always. Naturally. is adopted by all relevant stakeholders.
• Record and escape all safety incidents under the scope of Port Operations, including near missesand observations of unsafe acts, and ensure all reports are followed until closure.
• BeanactivememberoftheSwireShippingSafetySecurity&EnvironmentSubcommittee(SSESUB).
• Carryoutsafetyauditsonserviceproviders.
• Takeresponsibilityforthesafetyofmyselfandthosearoundmebydisplayingsafetyleadership principles (i.e. Safety I’s & Accountability ladder).
• Challengeandstopunsafeactsandbehaviorsorunsafeconditions.
• ComplywiththeGlobalSafetyStandards,PolicesandOperatingProcedures.
• Negotiateand agree uponcontractsand servicelevels withports,stevedores,terminaloperators and other service providers, in adherence with our procurement policy in order to achieve the best value port and stevedoring services to Swire Shipping in North America.
• Undertake periodic reviews for contracted vendors and develop constructive working relationships with incumbent and potential vendors.
• Assume ownership of port operations costs in North America, with the view of preventing unnecessary cost exposure, and the ability to understand and interpret all attributable costs.
• Work closely with finance team to ensure that accurate stevedoring contract details and cost control processes are maintained.
• Ensurecostbenchmarkingisregularlyundertaken.

Port Operations

• Partnerwithkeyvendorsandotherrelevantstakeholders forthe purposeof identifyingandpursuing mutually beneficial outcomes, such as shorter port times, lower costs and improved safety.
• Regularly review cargo handling and securing practices for vessels and port operations. Ensure compliancewithcompanyrequirements andprocedures andreporttothecompany operationsteam regarding issues or improvements.
• Manage the port & productivity performance reporting system(s) in relation to stevedoring and port operations with a focus on identifying performance issues for improvements.

Operations Support

• Intimesofescalations(suchasduringscheduledelaysorunforeseenevents),interveneandcoordinate with internal and external parties to achieve the most favorable outcomes.
• Provideadvicetointernalandexternalpartiesforthedaytodaymanagementofcargooperations.
• Ensureoperationalcostquotesareprovidedandactionedinatimelymanner.
• LiaisecloselywithCommercialandotherdepartmentsforspecialcargoanddevelopingbusiness opportunities.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Head of Swire Shipping North America, and/or Global Port Operations Manager including projects both within and outside the region.
• Representthecompanyatindustryforumsandinstitutions.
• RepresenttheCrisisManagementTeamandEmergencyManagementTeam.
• Monitordamagereportsandclaims,andassisttheclaimsdepartment.

People Management

• Leademployeestomeettheorganization'sexpectationsforproductivity,quality,andgoal accomplishment.
• Provide oversight and direction to the employees in the team in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• PlanstaffinglevelsandworkwithHumanResourcestorecruit,interview,select,hire,andemploythe right people within budgetary guidelines.
• Coach,mentoranddevelopstaff,includingoverseeingnewemployeeonboardingandproviding career development planning and opportunities.
• Consciouslycreateanengagingworkplaceculturethatemphasizestheidentifiedmission,vision, guiding principles, and values of the organization.
• Lead employees using a performance management and development process including goal setting, feedback, and performance development planning.
• Empower employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Delegate responsibility, drive accountability and provide regular feedback for continuous improvement.
• Manage and maintain effective employee work schedules including assignments, job rotation, training, vacations and paid time off, cover for absenteeism, and overtime scheduling.
• Maintaintwo-waytransparentcommunication.Appropriatelycommunicateorganizationinformation through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, IM, and regular interpersonal communication.
• Deliver key people related activities in conjunction with HR that will lead to the enhanced engagement and retention of team members.

Key Qualifications & Skills

Technical Skills

Minimum 5 years’ experience in the shipping industry.Comprehensive knowledge of the commercial, technical, legal and regional aspects of shipping operations and management.Sound understanding of cost management and managing competitive vendor proposals using procurement best practices. Advanced use of MS tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.

Professional Skills

Stronganalytical,numeracyandcommunicationskills. Previous effective people management experience.

Focusonresults,profitabilityandperformance.

Knowledgeofgeneralmacroeconomicprinciplesandinternationaltrade.