Company DescriptionCogent Holdings Pte Ltd is a subsidiary of Cosco Shipping International (Singapore) Co., Ltd and has a wide range of clientele ranging from local SMEs to multinational companies. Cogent owns one of Singapore's largest one-stop integrated logistics hub, Cogent
- Logistics Hub. It offers warehousing, freight forwarding, container and ISO tank depot, automotive logistics and transportation services in Singapore. It also operates warehousing and container depot businesses in Malaysia.
- Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for an Operation Manager (Container Depot) in Cogent Container Depot Pte Ltd. As an Operation Manager, you will be responsible to oversee the day-to-day operations of the container depot. Your tasks will include managing container handling and storage, coordinating with customers and suppliers, ensuring compliance with safety and operational guidelines, optimizing depot operations and leading a team of depot personnel.
- Responsible for all day to day depot operations
Ensure equipment is in good working conditions and follow up on maintenance and repair, if any
- Ensure that shipping and leasing customers KPI are met
Responsible for optimal yard planning, relocation and allocation of containers- Ensure there is no delay at the gate and ensure smooth traffic flow at all times
Discuss and report to superior on any enhancement made to daily operations
- Responsible for all outdoor tasks like container nomination, container measurement, make shifting arrangement etc.
Attend to any additional services which are non-routine in nature (such as container door cannot open etc.)- Manage subordinates to achieve operational and service excellence and cost effectiveness
Report to superior if there is any dispute, accident and incident. Ensure the proper reporting and escalation of accident and their corrective/ preventive actions.
- Conduct toolbox meeting daily
Attend the regular operations meeting with shipping agents to discuss operations work plan and implementation- Keep track of fixed assets and ensure depot facilities are in good order
Liaise with trucking team to improve trucking efficiency
- Regulate the importance and priority of every job order assigned to the operations team
Liaise with vendor on container repairs/ washing issues and ensure that they complete their jobs on time to meet our customers requirement- Ensure containers are repaired according to IICL/ cargo worthy standards or other customers criteria
Identify safety hazards in operations areas and proactively eliminate any risks
- Ensure staff work safely in a safe workplace
Any other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time
Degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field- Minimum 5 years in container depot operations
Strong knowledge and experience in container depot operations
- Responsible individual who is diplomatic and possess a high level of initiative and strong interpersonal and communication skills
Possession of IICL certification is an advantage
Alternate Saturday Medical, dental & insurance benefits
- Company Transport: 2 ways from Jurong East
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $5,000.00 - $6,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
