Shift Manager (Expatriate) - Port Terminal

About the role

Noatum Ports, part of AD Ports Group, is a global port operator building one of Angola's most modern port operations at its Luanda Terminal. The Shift Manager leads and coordinates all terminal operations during the assigned shift, ensuring safe, efficient and continuous execution of vessel, quay, yard, gate, equipment and general cargo activities. The role is exclusively open to expatriate candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all terminal operations during the shift
• Coordinate vessel, quay, container yard, gate and cargo handling activities
• Ensure efficient use of resources, workforce and equipment
• Monitor productivity, performance and service level indicators
• Ensure compliance with HSSE standards and coordinate responses to incidents, equipment failures and emergencies
• Maintain communication between operational teams and terminal departments
• Conduct shift briefings and structured handovers
• Promote a culture of safety, discipline, accountability and continuous improvement

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in port operations, container terminals or similar maritime logistics environments
• Minimum 3 years leading operational teams in a port terminal
• Strong knowledge of vessel operations, yard and gate management, cargo handling and terminal productivity
• Fluent English and fluent Portuguese and/or Spanish (mandatory)
• Strong leadership, decision-making and team management skills

Required skills

• Experience with Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) and EDI platforms
• Port operational management tools

What we offer

• Opportunity to join a growing international port operator within AD Ports Group
• Exposure to a large-scale terminal transformation project in Angola
• Competitive expatriate package based on experience and qualifications