Shift Leader

Are you enthusiastic about embracing a new professional challenge in a dynamic and fast-growing team?

HHLA PLT Italy is the new Multipurpose Terminal in the Port of Trieste for Container, RoRo, General Cargo and Project Cargo. The terminal, located in the heart of the Adriatic, is to accommodate growing demand and to become the future interchange platform between sea and rail on the intersection of Baltic, Adriatic and Mediterranean railway.

**Shift Leader**:
Trieste, Via degli Alti Forni snc.

HHLA PLT Italy S.r.l.

Transport/Logistics/Container Handling

**Purpose of the job**:
As Shift Leader, you are the overall responsible person for the operations and operational safety during the assigned shift. You are key driver to:

- Build and execute the shift plan(s)
- Achieve operational KPI’s (yard, vessel, rail)
- Ensure compliance with safety & security policies
- Lead planning, execution and quality.

**Summary of your responsibilities**:

- Ensure that operations are conducted in accordance with safety regulations by all those operating or transiting the terminal: employees, contractor workers, visitors, drivers
- Be an active participant in maritime security enforcement (ISPS)
- Ensure that operations are carried out in accordance with plans and work orders received in order to achieve operational objectives (yard, ship, rail).
- Implement received yard planning and ensure effective yard management
- Ensure order and cleanliness in warehouses, sheds and yards.
- Carry out and ensure that operations are carried out according to the staff planning proposal received, make changes according to operational needs, and report adjustments to the staff planning department.
- Approve overtime and/or arrange shifts during operations as needed.
- Identify potential and professional development opportunities for operators and support their training

**Your profile**:
We are looking for an experienced operational person who can drive a team to excel while maintaining safety standards.

5-10 yrs of operational supervision/managerial role

Understanding of logistics/port operations is a plus

Fluent in Italian, Intermediate spoken English, other languages are a plus

Good ability to use IT system, understanding of terminal operating systems is a plus

Your workplace will be located on-site at our terminal and will require work on shifts with a roster 24/7. Due to the nature of the job’s responsibilities, remote working will not be possible

**Other Requirements**:
Valid EU work permit

Willing to relocate to Trieste at short notice.

HHLA PLT Italy is part of HHLA Group, with over 6.400 employees worldwide. Success means different things to different people. Therefore, we try to make it possible for each employee working for us to be successful in their own way and develop professionally in accordance with our corporate goals.