TERMINAL MANAGER JOB AT MAINLAND GROUP LIMITED | MANAGER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Mainland Group Limited is a responsive shipping and logistics organization, offering comprehensive ports and terminal services to valued customers.

Job Description:

Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Agency Liaison: Serve as the primary management representative to NCS, NPA, NDLEA, SON, NAFDAC, and other statutory bodies to ensure seamless terminal operations.

• Compliance Oversight: Enforce strict adherence to all maritime regulations, customs codes, and security standards (ISPS) across the terminal.

• Policy Implementation: Design and execute robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and performance standards across all departments.

Terminal Operations & Logistics

• Cargo Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire chain of cargo reception, positioning for examination, storage, release, and final exit procedures.

• Yard Management: Optimize container stacking, yard utilization, and equipment deployment to maximize throughput.

• Incident & Crisis Management: Act as the final point of escalation for operational disputes, cargo claims, and site-level emergencies.

Workforce & Financial Governance

• Human Capital: Lead a multi-disciplinary workforce, managing shift rotations, performance reviews, and strict organizational discipline.

• Revenue Protection: Drive cost-control measures and implement leakage-prevention strategies to safeguard terminal revenue.

• Audit & Reporting: Maintain a high state of audit readiness through accurate documentation and daily performance reporting to executive management.

Requirements:

• Regulatory Authority: Expert knowledge of NCS, NPA, and NIMASA regulations.

• Operational Planning: Ability to interpret complex KPIs to drive yard efficiency.

• Negotiation: Strong stakeholder engagement skills for navigating complex port authority dynamics.

• Crisis Leadership: Decisiveness in handling operational downtime or regulatory infractions.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: HND or B.Sc. in Maritime Studies, Transport Management, Logistics, or a related discipline.

• Experience: 8–12 years of specialized experience in bonded terminal or port operations.

• Seniority: Minimum of 3–5 years in a Terminal Manager or Operations Manager role.

• Technical Knowledge: Deep, practical understanding of Apapa and Tin Can port systems, NCS procedures (NICIS II), and the terminal release process.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@mainlandgroupng.com using "Application- Mainland Bonded Terminal Manager" as the subject of the email.