Job Description – Manager -Terminal Operations

Position: Manager - Terminal Operations
Experience: 8–14 Years
Location: Mundra, Gujarat

Role Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Manager - Terminal Operations to take complete ownership of ICD and terminal operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted movement of containers and cargo. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in rail operations, gate operations, ICD operations, EXIM and domestic documentation, order management, cargo handling, and team management.

The role requires a strong operational leader with high standards of discipline, integrity, accountability, and operational excellence, capable of managing multiple stakeholders and leading large ground-level teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Take complete ownership of overall ICD and terminal operations.
- Manage rail operations, including rake planning, rake handling, indent planning, placement, and coordination for smooth rail movement.
- Coordinate with Railway officials, Customs, shipping lines, transporters, CHA/FF agents, vendors, and other stakeholders for seamless terminal operations.
- Oversee gate operations, including vehicle movement, gate-in/gate-out processes, documentation verification, and efficient truck turnaround.
- Manage end-to-end ICD operations, including container handling, yard planning, cargo movement, loading/unloading, and equipment utilization.
- Ensure efficient order management, including receipt, processing, execution, and tracking of operational orders.
- Oversee EXIM and domestic documentation and ensure timely and accurate processing of relevant documents.
- Ensure proper coordination between operations, documentation, warehouse, transport, rail, and customer teams.
- Monitor container and cargo movement and maintain accurate operational records.
- Manage warehouse operations, inventory, cargo storage, and stock movement.
- Lead ground-level planning and execution to ensure uninterrupted terminal activities.




- Monitor operational performance against SLA, KPI, productivity, safety, and compliance standards.
- Drive process improvements, cost optimization, productivity enhancement, and operational excellence.
- Manage vendors, manpower, equipment, and other operational resources effectively.
- Prepare and review daily/periodic operational reports and provide inputs for business planning and decision-making.
- Ensure strict adherence to safety, statutory, regulatory, and company policies across the terminal.
- Lead, train, and motivate operational teams while maintaining strong discipline and accountability.

Required Skills & Experience

- 10–15 years of experience in ICD, Container Terminal, Rail Logistics, Port Operations, or a similar setting.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of Rail Operations, Rake Handling, Indent Planning, and Railway coordination.
- Proven experience in managing complete ICD/terminal operations.
- Strong understanding of Gate Operations, Yard Operations, Container Handling, and Equipment Management.
- Experience in EXIM and Domestic Documentation and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Order Management, cargo movement, inventory, and warehouse operations.
- Knowledge of Reach Stackers or equivalent container-handling equipment.
- Strong vendor management and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office, and other computer applications.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and team-management abilities.
- Ability to manage field operations and large operational teams.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi.
- High level of discipline, integrity, accountability, and ownership.
- Minimum Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline.

Preferred Profile

Candidates currently working in ICDs, Container Terminals, CFS, Port Operations, Rail Logistics, or related logistics operations with strong end-to-end terminal exposure will be preferred.

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Do you have experience working in Terminal/ Port/ Yard ?

Work Location: In person

📌 Manager - Terminal Operations (India)
🏢 Ekta Enterprises
📍 India