Great Lakes Ports Limited operates out of Mombasa Kenya, and is a joint venture inland operation with a 50% local shareholding.
Great Lakes Ports Limited is a Container Freight Station (CFS), and as an extension of the Port of Mombasa is licensed to store local Kenya imports and also those in Transit to inland countries.
Its primary operation is the storage of full import containers, general cargo, groupage and refrigerated containers as well as RoRo and rail bound cargo.
GLPL has all required Government Agencies on site including Kenya Revenue Authority to clear cargo prior to release.
Great Lakes Port Limited currently has a permanent head count of 58 and is a well-established operation with enormous opportunity for growth and expansion.
The purpose of this role is to perform the duties of the Managing Director for Great Lakes Ports Limited.
This position is accountable for leading, developing and maintaining effective business strategies through the minimization of costs whilst providing excellent customer service, and maintaining high staff morale.
Responsible for recognizing and responding to business needs ensuring strong corporate governance and business development.
Manage Partners and stakeholders requirements.
We Offer
Competitive terms and conditions of employment.
Exposure to working for a Global organization.
Excellent development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
OPERATIONS
*To ensure that at all times, GLPL operates within the ambit of the applicable laws governing Container Freight Stations in Kenya.
*Accountable for ensuring that all operational activities are compliant with legislation and/ or customer demand.
*Responsible for directing and managing multi-disciplinary import related projects.
*Overall responsibility for the direction and management of business operations.
*Responsible for the development of operational strategy and business continuity plans.
*Responsible for the ongoing establishment and maintenance of appropriate systems to monitor, evaluate and report on all operational departments.
*Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of business strategy.
*Update Board of Directors with information as required.
FINANCE
*Compile and present compelling business cases to the Board of Directors in respect of CAPEX purchases.
*Effective management of capital budget and expenditure, ensuring that the business achieves a profit year on year.
CUSTOMER
*Full accountability for improving and responding to the needs of both existing and potential customers.
*Develop sound relationships with key stakeholders and relevant bodies.
*Responsible for service optimization and high level maintenance of service standards.
*Key account management to include customer relationship management.
*Source new customers and extract additional value from current customers.
*Build and leverage relationships founded on trust and integrity to facilitate opportunities.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
*Analyse market trends and customer needs to identify new business development opportunities.
*Participate in industry and sales meetings to provide recommendations and inputs on business strategies.
*Assist in preparing business plans and budgets for new projects.
*Manage and revise annual business plans and budgets as needed.
HSSE & RISK
*Recognizing and responding to the needs of the business in respect of HSSE and risk management, ensuring that preventative measures are in place.
PEOPLE
*Lead and direct transformation within the business.
*Direct corporate services such as HR, Finance, Commercial and IT.
*Prepare the Board of Directors meetings.
*Effective people management through maintaining a culture of motivation and respect.
Who we are looking for
*A candidate with appropriate tertiary qualification.
*A candisate with10 years’ experience, 5 of which must be at a Senior Management capacity.
*Excellent knowledge of container terminal operations.
*Proven ability to operate at a strategic board level.
*Possess effective analytical, finance, reporting and problem solving skills.
*Has a proactive approach to business development and diversification.
*High energy levels.
*Has full knowledge of international standards of safe working practices within the industry as well as occupational health and safety laws.
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