Shift Manager Ibeju Lekki

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Lekki Freeport Terminal is actively recruiting for a Shift Manager position in Ibeju Lekki. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Logistics sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 5 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Logistics • Location Preference: in Ibeju Lekki

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA The Shift Manager position is an important role within Nigeria's Logistics sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Logistics offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Shift Manager position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Logistics field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Logistics sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Lekki Freeport Terminal (LFT) operates as the container terminal at Lekki Deep Sea Port, which is Nigeria's first true deep-sea port and one of the most advanced maritime gateways in West Africa. Strategically positioned within the Lagos Free Zone in Ibeju-Lekki, LFT is dedicated to connecting global trade to Nigeria in a sustainable manner, utilising robust automation, digitisation, and innovation from the moment vessels board to the delivery of cargo while adhering to international safety standards.

The terminal takes advantage of deep water, with a draft of up to 16.5 m, and modern ship-to-shore capabilities, enabling it to accommodate large vessels and handle significant cargo volumes. This is part of a port complex designed to scale for millions of TEUs annually. The depth and infrastructure of the terminal contribute to reducing logistics costs and alleviating congestion along the Lagos corridor, establishing LFT as a key driver of regional trade growth.

As Nigeria’s latest maritime gateway, LFT provides world-class port operations, integrating cutting-edge equipment, data-driven processes, and a culture of innovation to ensure faster, safer, and more reliable cargo flows for both shippers and shipping lines. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Shift Manager

Location: Ibeju Lekki, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Job Purpose

This position covers both project implementation and operational phase and cover overall in charge of the day-to-day operation in the terminal which include the supervision of vessel, yard, gate operation and CFS (container freight station) operation. Coordinates with all concerned parties in a professional manner to successfully achieve the goals and objectives established by senior management as well as to satisfy the expectation of clients

Major Job Responsibilities

Pay effective role in project implementation phase. Prepare JDs for frontline team members considering their role and responsibility according to the organization char. Prepare & implement training plan & material for front line team. Prepare & implement operational business process and SOPs. Work closely with other functions and departments to execute the implementation of system`s. Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that will prepare the terminal for the future implementation. Meet stakeholders and customers to share, align and agree on operational and planning requirements, while providing training when required. Other duties as assigned.

Actively follow and promote the LFT Safety and Security policies and ensure that fellow employees and visitors are doing the same. Manage, motivate, and instruct all execution team members. Structure tasks and goals, establish efficient courses of action, set priorities, organize information, and efficiently execute daily tasks with considerations to high productivity and efficient utilization of equipment and labor resource. Execute strategies for the planning department, in line with & contributing to the company vision & strategy, within the borders of business plan & budget. Manage the daily Container Terminal overall operations according to the agreed operating principles of the business & relationships with customers. Participate in selection, negotiation & finalizing agreements with suppliers, customers, and authorities. Where appropriate, be responsible for execution & maintenance of service levels as agreed. Liaise closely with shipping lines, agents, trucking companies, customs, port authorities, and other statutory authorities to ensure that their requirements are met. Perform periodical scheduled performance review with direct reports. To effectively manage and control overall terminal operations productivity at its world class level. To productively conduct and lead Operations meetings of the Team and make sense out of that activity by resolving issued and making sure that all operations problems are resolved to the satisfaction of the port users. To function harmoniously with all the port users/clients such as the Shipping Lines, Forwarder, Transporter, Customs, NPA and other Governmental agencies, thereby establishing solid customer retention base, without necessarily relinquishing even a small percentage of the market share to the competitor. To continuously motivate, support and harness the entire Operations Team towards the goals and objectives of the Terminal as echoed in the Company’s Vision. To sustain good relationships/linkages with the business counterparts, at large. To systematically train the entire Operations Team with regards to the technical and nontechnical aspects of their work, expose those high potential Operations Team players to special projects and work out the succession planning by way of effective training on the job. To make certain that all Terminal activities are always conducted in a professional and safe manner. To fully control and coordinate the daily allocation of manpower and equipment, making sure that these requirements are sufficient to serve the activities in all the areas in the Terminal, Also, to properly pay attention to the condition and maintenance of all equipment and handling gears. To routinely observe on-going operations in all areas, to ascertain that established productivity and performance benchmarks are met and even exceeded, and to initiate appropriate action when standards are not met. To responsibly safeguard sensitive information in some critical areas in the Terminal. To closely look into the Cost Control measures making sure that those measures are implemented and in line with the approved budget. To systematically manage all reports needed by the clients by generating such reports promptly, as required by the Port Procedure. To effectively coordinate with all concerned with regards to Terminal Operation System and Billing systems, ensuring that all data requirements by Billing and Finance are provided by Operations within the prescribed time. Other duties as assigned.

Critical Success Factors

Project milestones related to execution are achieved and having no delays. Departmental readiness for trials and commercial operating date (go live). Successful departmental build up as per project timeline. Successful TOS, GOS and process automation implementation. Preparation of JDs of all roles of Operations Execution. Preparation of SOPs for all Operations activities.

Team Building. Strict implementation of Operations SOPs. Maintain safe & reliable work environment and achieve all KPIs. Ensure high productivity with safety and with cost efficiency . Lead all the sections working under operations and maintain efficient relations with rest of the supporting departments. Understand the importance of reporting and keep update management team with all developments as per set protocol. Coordinate with Shipping lines and all relevant departments. Prepare all shift reports. In case of any exceptional situation, take the charge and lead the team in all aspect. In case of incident, keep update all relevant people and prepare incident report before leaving the shift.

Qualifications & Experiences

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a logistics/operations field.

Master’s Degree is preferable.

Experience & Knowledge

Minimum of 5 years of experience in container terminal operations environment in managerial role. Experience in greenfield or brownfield project implementation is an advantage. Experience with NAVIS N4 and participation of its implementation is an advantage. Experience in process optimization. In deep knowledge of the shipping industry and port business. In deep knowledge of man management, coordination with stack holder and leading the team. Requires knowledge in all functions of container terminal / port Requires some knowledge of accounting, billing, and associated documentation.

Ability to sustain high level of activity and energy with a business-like approach to daily challenges. Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives. Strong drive to deliver results Sensitive to cultural diversity and experience in a multicultural environment, in regard to employees, local authorities and other stakeholders. Ability to work under pressure environment with constant change of priorities. Good communication skills with the ability to communicate outside and across the organization. Ability to communicate in English (Speaking/Reading). Ability to work on weekends, night, holidays and for long period of time.

Competency

Analysis

Locating or extracting relevant information that is critical to problem solving.

Change

Initiating and implementing new ways of thinking and doing.

Coaching

Guiding and motivating others in maximizing job performance.

Conflict Management

Facilitating problem resolution while maintaining working relationships.

Customer-focused

Building relationships with internal and external customers.

Decisiveness

Evaluating information or situations, assuming the risks, and making judgements.

Integrity

Adhering to a code of standards or values.

Leadership

Envisioning organizational excellence and motivating others to aspire to that state.

Planning

Strategizing for both the short and the long term.

Quality-focused

Supporting the needs of product and service excellence.

 Job Dimension:

Working Areas

Does the job involve travel?

Indoor / Outdoor

Indoor & Outdoor

Local – Lagos

Limited

Onshore/Offshore

Onshore

National - Nigeria

Limited

Heights

Yes

International

Rare

12 hours Shifts

(Day / Night)

On Call

Yes

Contact after Hours

Yes

  Application Closing Date

Not Specified. How to Apply

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