Yard Operations Manager

TROUVAY & CAUVIN is seeking a Yard Operations Manager - based in Jebel Ali, Dubai

Job purpose

The Yard Operations Manager manages all aspects of TROUVAY & CAUVIN Jebel Ali yard operations and facility management and maintenance (buildings and equipment).

The Yard Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining high standards of quality and safety, and fostering a productive work environment. He also ensures that the operational activities are aligned with the Company policies, regulatory requirements and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Management: overseeing the yard operation team and supervising processes, ensuring compliance with QC and HSE standards, and optimizing resource allocation to maintain productivity and efficiency. It includes organizing and prioritizing workloads, coordinating with various departments, and managing order deliveries to meet client requirements. Additionally, it involves maintaining adequately the yard, buildings and equipment, monitoring order management systems, and managing budgetary requirements to optimize operational costs.
2. Procedures and Quality: ensuring that the yard operations team strictly follows all systems and procedures to maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency. This includes upholding health and safety standards for all personnel and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, it involves developing and implementing processes to enhance efficiency and productivity, as well as continuously assessing and refining workflows to adapt to changing business needs.
3. Team Leadership: Leading and mentoring the yard operations team to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. This includes resolving conflicts, recruiting and developing staff, conducting annual interviews with constructive feedback, and ensuring clear internal communication within the team.
4. ERP Process Control: ensuring that ERP processes are correctly implemented and providing necessary training and support to users. This includes assisting users with issues and proposing new reports or processes to continuously improve system efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Competencies

1. Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or a related field relevant to the position with at least 5 years of experience in a similar position and sector
2. Strong experience in yard operation, inventory management, facility and equipment maintenance
3. Strong leadership and management abilities and maintains excellent organisational skills
4. Excellent planning and time management skills.
5. Understanding of the company’s business and markets
6. Deep knowledge of the Company’s products and services
7. Well-versed in HSE principles
8. Close attention to detail.
9. Discreet with confidential information.
10. Professional verbal and written communication skills in English, with strong interpersonal skills.
11. Knowledge of ERP systems