Job Summary

Position: Head - Port Operations

Location: Gandhidham

Experience: 15 - 20 Years

Industries: Shipping/Marine

Responsibilities
End-to-End Bulk/Break-Bulk Operations Management
Oversee vessel planning, berthing, discharge/loading, stacking, and evacuation of bulk / break-bulk cargo (Steel, Coal, Minerals, Fertilizers, etc.).
Ensure effective coordination between marine, yard, and dispatch operations.
Monitor and improve vessel turnaround time (TAT) and demurrage/dispatch performance.
Stakeholder Management
Manage relationships with shipping lines, stevedores, logistics partners, and government authorities.
Act as the primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders.
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service delivery.
Regulatory Government Interface
Liaise with Customs, Port authorities, Pollution Control Board, Railway authorities, etc.
Ensure compliance with statutory norms applicable to ports like Deendayal Port and private terminals at Mundra Port.
Cost Control Commercial Focus
Monitor cost per MT handled and drive cost optimization initiatives.
Reduce demurrage costs, equipment downtime,



overtime and manpower inefficiencies; align operations with budget targets and profitability goals.
Safety, Environment Compliance
Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies, dust suppression systems, hazardous cargo handling norms.
Drive "Zero Harm" culture and ensure audit readiness at all times.
Stakeholder Client Management
Interface with shipping lines, charterers, importers (Power, Cement, Steel companies)
Ensure service reliability and high customer satisfaction.
Team Leadership
Lead cross-functional teams (marine, operations, maintenance, logistics).
Optimize manpower deployment in line with volume and shift requirements.
Develop second-line leadership and succession planning.

Required Skills
Valuable communication, coordination, leadership interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Operational excellence and problem-solving ability
Stakeholder and negotiation skills
Financial acumen
Knowledge of safety and compliance standards
Proficiency in port management systems and digital tools

Required Qualification: Any Graduation

Key Skills
Safety
Workplace & Compliance
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