Port Manager, Fishguard (£55,000 - £60,000)

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced operations expert to take on the pivotal role of ensuring safe and efficient operations across our port in Fishguard. With a focus on fostering strong relationships with vessels and customers, you'll oversee check-in/out procedures and coordinate with Fleet operations to optimize ship-shore activities. Driving continuous improvements and ensuring a proactive safety culture are imperative, along with incident reporting and claims handling. Join us in leading the way in port management excellence.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for coordination of safe and efficient operations in port, including the relationship with the vessels and customers.
• Overall responsible for check-in/out and of all customers and goods in all ports and terminals within the area of responsibility.
• Undertake regular coordination and follow up with Fleet operations in order to increase efficiency of daily ship-shore operation.
• Ensure that all financial reporting, budgets, BOM (bill of material) and standard costs are defined and maintained for all ports within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure that all port operational agreements and SLAs are valid, aligned with safe and efficient operation with minimize environmental impact and aligned with corporate standards.
• Ensure performance of internal and external suppliers is done according to the agreed SLA, contracts and standards.
• Drive continuous improvements by cost and quality measurement (budget and KPI) on operational service deliveries by Fleet Operations and port suppliers.
• Reduce and minimize damages by an active participation and contribution to the Stena Line claims prevention concept. Overall Responsible for claims handling within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure and develop a proactive port safety culture together with the HSSE Partner and Group Port Safety & Security Manager.
• Incident and corrective action reporting to Group Safety & Security (Doc Map) and to Regional Port Operations Manager.
• Support investigations of all incidents involving significant disruption, damage or injury related to Port & Terminal operations.
• Coordinate and maintain the relationship with port operators, authorities, owners and other port stakeholders aligned with Trade Director within the area of responsibility.
• Participate in procurement processes during contract extensions, new contracts or any other matters related to renewal or establishment of contracts related to suppliers in the ports in line with company standards and policies.
• Responsible for making sure necessary environmental permits are valid.
• Responsible for fulfilling other legal environmental and safety obligations (national, regional) that the port operations are governed by.

BENEFITS.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (£55,000 - £60,000)
• Concessionary travel on any route on the Irish Sea/North Sea
• 75% Discounts on UK Rail travel
• Company pension & life assurance scheme
• Discounts on gym memberships, digital fitness subscriptions and equipment
• Wellbeing cash plan where you claim back your expenses for dental, eyesight testing, health screening and much more
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• A generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous training, coaching and development within a helpful and encouraging environment with progression opportunities

Who you are
At Stena Line your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. Regardless of your role, welcoming, caring and reliable guides you in your everyday work and the challenges you face.  You will be someone who welcome’s new challenges, has an ability to build long lasting relationships and act as a role model when it comes to leadership. You will need to be reliable and prepared for any situation, with on-call availability. As a Port Manager at Stena Line you can be trusted to make decisions, take action and deliver results. As a leader at Stena Line, you are responsible to develop yourself, our people and our business.

Qualifications:

• Background in transport, logistics, shipping, or related fields.
• Strong leadership skills demonstrated in operational settings.
• Proficiency in budget management.
• Prior experience in auditing procedures.
• Knowledge of: Working environment – local/national laws and regulations, IMDG / Dangerous goods, International Port and Ship Security Code, MCA Oil Spill response, H&S Management systems, Working Knowledge of relevant international standards relating to Environmental, Health and Safety and Quality
• Full UK Driving license

Interested? 
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Fishguard within our Ports and Terminals department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English as soon as possible but no later than 27th May, 2024. We are having an ongoing selection, so do not wait with your application. Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications via e-mail or postal service.

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Richard James, Regional Port Operations Manager at richard.james@stenaline.com or about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Rebecca Small, Talent Acquisition Partner, rebecca.small@stenaline.com. 

Please note that we kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment. 

About Stena Line
As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 5,900 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, making a contribution to our company.

Stena Line exists to be a trusted link between people, places and societies. We play a vital role in keeping everything connected. We make sure people and goods arrive where they need to be, enabling business to thrive and societies to grow. We connect family and friends, and make it possible to explore new destinations or revisit favourite places.

We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.