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Depot Operations Management
• Manage all day-to-day depot operations, including container receiving, inspection, storage, repair, washing, handling, and dispatch.
• Ensure efficient yard planning and container stacking to maximize depot capacity and productivity.
• Monitor container inventory accuracy and maintain real-time visibility of stock movements.
• Ensure compliance with shipping line, customer, and company operating procedures.
• Optimize depot workflows to improve productivity, turnaround times, and service quality.
• Investigate and resolve operational issues, delays, and customer complaints.
Staff Management
• Lead, supervise, and develop depot personnel including supervisors, equipment operators, mechanics, inspectors, clerks, security personnel, and support staff.
• Establish performance objectives and conduct regular staff evaluations.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels for operational requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage employee attendance, scheduling, training, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
Equipment & Asset Management
• Oversee utilization and maintenance of depot equipment including:
• Reach stackers
• Empty container handlers
• Forklifts
• Trucks and trailers
• Gensets and support equipment
• Ensure preventative maintenance programs are implemented and followed.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance activities to minimize operational downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance, fuel consumption, and maintenance costs.
• Recommend capital expenditure requirements and equipment replacement plans.
Trucking Operations Management
• Manage daily trucking requirements for container movements.
• Coordinate utilization of the company-owned trucking fleet.
• Manage relationships with third-party trucking contractors and transport providers.
• Monitor trucking performance, availability, service quality, and compliance.
• Ensure efficient dispatch planning and route coordination.
• Monitor transport costs and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and company safety standards.
Safety, Security & Compliance
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and security regulations.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to safety procedures.
• Maintain depot security standards to protect containers, cargo, equipment, and company assets.
Customer & Shipping Line Relations
• Maintain strong relationships with shipping lines, freight forwarders, logistics providers, and customers.
• Ensure service levels meet contractual obligations and customer expectations.
• Address customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Support business development efforts by maintaining high service standards and identifying growth opportunities.
Financial & Administrative Management
• Monitor depot operating costs and implement cost-control measures.
• Prepare operational and performance reports for management.
• Manage operational budgets and expenditure approvals within authorized limits.
• Review productivity, utilization, and financial performance indicators.
• Support invoicing, vendor management, and contractor performance reviews