Manager Operations

Start your career as a Manager Operations at Vopak and be responsible for directing, ensuring safe, reliable, efficient and environmentally conscious and profitable terminal operations, in compliance with regulatory requirements and company’s standards. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as an Manager Operations at Vopak.

What will you do as a Manager Operations?

As a Manager Operations, you will be responsible for leading terminal operations employees to achieve goals within budgeted funds, cost effectiveness and manpower planning as well as to ensure the smooth and safe day to day operations of the terminal.

What do we offer you?

• A market-based salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses

• Various growth opportunities

What do we expect from you as a Manager Operations?

• At least a Diploma and/or degree equivalent with terminal Operations experience

• 6-9 years of experience in similar role and industry

• Preferable to have experience in industrial / batch process plant 

• Preferable to have experience in leading a diverse team and role as change maker

• Excellent planning and tactical conceptualisation abilities in operational problem-solving

• Strong data analysis acumen and ability to transform findings into opportunities for improvement

• Good knowledge of operations, safety and product knowledge

• Knowledge of safety, health and environment practices

• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills

• Ability to manage conflict effectively and amicably, arriving at a balanced outcome 

• Demonstrated depth and breadth of general managerial experience

• Positive stakeholder management capabilities with strong communications skills

• Individuals with dynamism and the desire to work in an intense and demanding environment

• Good knowledge in heat exchangers, refrigeration systems and chiller units. 

• Good knowledge in Vapour treatment system, Flares, Ground combustors, Flameless Thermal Oxidizers and scrubber units.

• Good knowledge in utilities system such as compressors, cooling towers, nitrogen/seal gas system

• Knowledge of tanks, pumps and pipelines will be advantageous

Your core responsibilities are:

• Manage day to day operations of the terminal to ensure quality services and outputs

• Undertake terminal operations and integrate processes horizontally over multiple shifts with proactive stance in service delivery solutioning

• Drive all-aspect service excellence by means of elevating the organisational behaviour, culture and thinking in service design, planning, execution and follow-up on operational matters

• Act as the Site Main Controller during emergencies in the absence of Terminal Manager

• Function as part of the Management Team in a dynamic fashion in driving progress and success for the organisation

• Lead and investigate incidents, near miss observations, and spearhead all corrective actions

• Drive understanding and enhancement of the activities in the organisation by means of data analytics and objectives assessments

• Establish effective communication between customers and internal parties particularly in delivery needs and requirements

• Ensure site and operations preparedness prior and during customer audits

• Lead terminal new projects in safe operations and commissioning of new facilities

• Plan and coordinate plant shutdown maintenance and commissioning back system

• Support Innovation and POC in Vopak

• Contribute to the development of annual and longer-term business plans, forecast performance against business key performance indicators, develop business case for new projects and estimate financial and resources required to deliver performance targets

• Manage department resources on supporting terminal operations or company on ad hoc projects and activities

• Drive energy and cost saving effort in line with organization sustainability goals

• Lead Operations manpower deployment, resource planning and shift scheduling

• Manage the Operations annual budget plan and quarterly latest estimates reporting, and drive cost-consciousness results in all matters of operations

• Support  in Commercial Inquiry from the Commercial  team on the feasibility of a new product or project 

• Monitor and review operations on site are carried out in accordance with safety, health, environment and loss preventive policies, rules, regulations and according to company’s standards

• Lead and act to improve performance and to resolve non-compliance in accordance with SHE policies, procedures and ensure company’s standards are met

• Ensure operations employees are trained on SHE and regulatory training to perform their roles effectively

• Drive for continuous safety performance for operations employees and contractors

• Ensure that terminal operations meet SHE standards and Proactive SHE Culture, Vopak fundamentals and standards are adhered to by the Operations teams

• Lead team discipline in VF and compliance 

• Employ innovative and critical-thinking in optimizing processes, procedures and implement initiatives that create value in creating enhanced effectiveness and efficiency in the organization

• Create and implement continuous improvement and self-directing organization that aligns with the values of the Company

• Act as the Process Owner of all Safe Work Procedure (SWP) and Safe Work Instruction (SWI)

• Act as the Process Owner of Stock Management & Accuracy

• Ensure the Process Safety Risk Management

• Manage LOPC and/or Product Contamination / Quality Incidents and mitigation plans

• Ensure operations procedures (SWP, SWI, and relevant procedures) are available, regularly reviewed, updated and executed

• Train on people development and training recommendations to ensure Operations personnel’s skills and core competencies

• Ensure operations employees are trained and qualified as competent to perform the assigned tasks

• Drive organizational development by focusing on people development, organizational discipline and systemizing processes and procedures

• Promote employee engagement opportunities and continually elevate positive organizational team dynamics within and across functions

• Proactively handle employee relations concerns in the Operations department

• Ensure in depth and ongoing personal performance review and development planning with all team members

• Mentor and counsel team members

• Ensure proper on the job training time and materials for joiners

• Provide industry, business, product training relevant for the job

• Ensure appropriate daily team staffing and back-up system

• Manages, motivates and develops staff in the terminal operations teams

Want to start as a Manager Operations at Vopak?

We are interested in learning more about you. To send your application, click the 'apply' button. For more information about the vacancy, please email [email protected]

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This Job Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may cover other related duties to meet the ongoing organizational needs.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The successful candidate will be awarded a local employment contract.