EndereçoStart your career as an Operations Shift Leader at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance.
As an Operations Shift Leader you will build together with all your colleagues in South Africa on our ambition to be the best in Port at leading locations. Vopak South Africa is a growing company and major investments have been made. As an Operations Shift Leader you will join our motivated team in South Africa at Vopak Terminal Durban to optimize the use of the infrastructure and contribute to a culture of being proud to work for this growing company.
Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as Operations Shift Leader at Vopak.
What will you do as an Operations Shift Leader?
The Operations Shift Leader is a key business critical position within Vopak. The position requires individuals to convert business planning into an efficient shift plan and goals by leading teams of 12 to 15 people. The job therefore demands excellence in areas such as people leadership, motivation and engagement, change implementation and team management.
What do we offer you?
- A market-based salary that is commensurate to your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses
- Various growth & developmental opportunities
- Relevant and competitively placed allowances
- Disability & Risk Insurance that is fully subsidized by the company
- Group Medical Aid where Vopak pays 50% of the nominal costs
- Excellent Retirement Scheme funding through our Group scheme retirement fund
What do we expect from you as a Operations Shift Leader?
- Grade 12 or equivalent (Must)
- Degree in Chemical/Industrial Engineering or BTech in Operations Management, or
- Proven RPL to an NQF 7 level based on at least 12 years Operations experience and at least 7 years at Supervisory level
- Tank Farm experience especially at a management level (advantageous)
- Proven ability to Lead, Influence & Inspire others
What does your day look like?
Some of the operational elements of the Operations Shift Leader include:
- Management of the scheduling and execution of all operational activities on all sites and berths including all shipping activities to ensure timely and safe completion of all customer requirements as per procedures, work instructions, quality and Safety requirements with optimum use of all resources on site.
- Oversees the administration of operational processes and stock control. Also, responsible to coordinate the repairs and maintenance of all defective equipment on the berth/site with support from the Technical, SHEQ and other departments.
- Management of human resources, including staff performance management, industrial relations and development.
Your core responsibilities are:
- Leadership – Lead, Inspire & Influence team members
- Converts Operational year plan/business strategy into shift plan
- Maintain and grow relationships across departments and stakeholders
- Lead by example and fosters team work and collaboration
- Situational Management - Manages the plans and shift team resources as per work load requirements & responds to incidents i.e. odor complaints, spills, etc.
- Oversee stocks and monitor losses closely by conducting monitoring programs and stock investigations
- Fosters the Quality awareness of staff and leads their efforts to continuously improve the work procedures and quality of operations on site and berths,
- Facilitate the identification of staff developmental needs and provides mentoring and coaching of staff
- Authorizing of Contractor work permits on site and routine inspection of Contractors on sites in terms of Safety
- Implementation of Vopak minimum standards and ensuring SHEQ compliance
Want to start as Operations Shift Leader at Vopak?
Are you ready to share your vision and contribute to Vopak Terminal Durban? Then start as an Operations Shift Leader and apply now!
