Company Info
APM Terminals is the global terminal operating arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 76 operating port and terminal facilities and 117 Inland Services
APM Terminals is the global terminal operating arm of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 76 operating port and terminal facilities and 117 Inland Services operations in 59 countries around the globe.
1). Shift & Planning Manager
Job Requisition ID: 102241
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary
- The incumbent will manage and supervise vessel, yard, resource, and berth planning activities with a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and optimal utilization of staff, equipment, and space.
- Additionally, review and develop both short- and long-term operational strategies in collaboration with peers and senior leaders, ensuring effective execution, monitoring implementation, and evaluating outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities (Shift Management):
- Lead and Motivate Team: Manage, guide, and motivate the planning team to achieve high productivity and effective resource utilization.
- Task and Goal Management: Organize priorities, structure tasks, and ensure daily operations are executed efficiently.
- Data Integrity: Ensure all planning system data is accurate, up-to-date, and reliable.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Maintain strong relationships and communication with internal teams, vendors, and customers.
- Performance Management: Define performance criteria and conduct regular performance reviews in coordination with operations leadership.
- Training Coordination: Oversee operator training programs in consultation with equipment coordinators and direct managers.
- KPI Reporting: Generate and review key terminal performance indicators (weekly, monthly, and YTD).
- Strategic Contributions: Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives to enhance terminal operations.
- Talent Development: Ensure personal development plans are in place and implemented for all direct reports.
- Process Improvement: Continuously seek improvements in operational processes, methods, and measurement tools.
Main Responsibilities (Planning Manager):
- Team Leadership & Operations: Manage and motivate the planning team, set priorities, structure tasks, and drive efficient daily execution to maximize productivity and resource utilization.
- Data & Performance Management: Ensure planning system data integrity, establish performance criteria, and regularly review team performance.
- Training & Development: Coordinate training programs to certify the team and implement personal development plans for all team members.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with internal departments, customers, and vendors through active collaboration and support.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to strategic initiatives and drive ongoing improvements in processes, methodologies, and performance metrics.
Requirements
Who We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Operations Management, or related discipline.
- 5 years of previous experience in the port execution operations.
- 5 years of previous leadership experience involving on the operation departments or administrative sector managing large number of workers.
- Good knowledge of terminal operation, efficiency, and resource management. Overall knowledge of Port and Terminal industry.
- Requires good verbal and written communications skills in English and the local language.
- Has familiarity with the strict implementation of procedure, process and best practices in Planning, Gate operation and stevedoring operations.
- Requires good interpersonal skills to interact across section of the company’s departments, at all levels, and with customers.
- Lean Knowledge
- Strong leadership and relationship building skills.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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2). Security Control Room Coordinator
Job ID: R156039
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Principal Accountabilities
- Support the Terminal Security Manager with the implementation of a robust security risk management program.
- Ensure compliance with APMM Global Security Framework, ISPS Code, APMT Ways of Working by further implementing and upholding all relevant standards and ensuring local regulatory compliance.
- Provide a safe and secure operating environment for all internal and external stakeholder to work within.
- Maintain operational command of the Security Operations Centre during shift duties.
- Pro-actively identify security threats, provide timely and accurate reporting and coordinate response mechanism(s) to support business continuity.
- Support to implement the Security Operations Centre procedure and where required, ensure same is communicated, executed, and evaluated on a regular basis.
- Support to provide evidence gathering capability in support of internal investigations utilizing live and recorded video surveillance footage and access control events.
- Ensure regular checks are conducted during shift duties on all equipment, hardware, software, and systems with an effective reporting mechanism to identify and escalate critical issues and minimize downtime.
- Support to manage the schedules of third-party personnel, tracking attendance end ensure effective delivery of service 24/7.
- Support the Assistant Security Manager (Systems & Technology) in providing a control hub and key contact for all security communications.
- Where applicable support in maintaining relevant logs, issuing, and receiving of keys.
- Support in conducting effective performance evaluations and mentor third-party personnel (in Security Operations Centre) to ensure best practices, team cohesion, competency, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain a thorough awareness of company security policies and procedures.
- Proactively maintain and improve own Security Supervisory competencies in consultation with the Terminal Security Manager.
- Ensure all incidents reports are completed and delivered in a timely manner.
- Support the Assistant Security Manager (Systems & Technology) to oversee all necessary training modules and procedures for third-party personnel deployed to the Security Operations Centre.
Stakeholders Managements:
- Expected to provide technical security supervisory expertise and knowledge to facilitate business security objectives.
- Expected to establish and maintain networks within the organization, to leverage support and engage in information and intelligence sharing to support a stronger security environment.
Reporting and Scope:
- The scope of the position is local with the position reporting to the Terminal Security Manager.
- The scope of the position is local and is a shift-based rotation with the requirement for night duty.
Qualifications / Skills / Experience
- Accredited professional certification in Control Room Operations and Video Surveillance Systems.
- 3 years + experience in a Security Operations Centre Supervisory Role.
- In depth-knowledge of operations of a typical Security Operations Centre including:
- Operating, monitoring, and management of video surveillance, access management, and vehicle tracking systems.
- Emergency response procedures and incident management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability for effective oral and written briefs
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and computer systems within a typical Security Operations Centre.
- A high degree of self-motivation, cheerful outlook, and drive with the ability to contribute to a team-based work environment.
- A demonstrated continued professional development within security field of operations
- Highest level of integrity, tact and discretion, and the ability to solve practical problems quickly and efficiently in high stress situations.
- Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail.
Learning & Career Opportunities:
In this position, the incumbent will have an opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge in the following areas:
- Personal and professional leadership in a dynamic environment.
- Terminal security operations.
What we Offer
- When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace.
- You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things.
- We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values.
- To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together.
- Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner.
- Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve.
- In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work.
- At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Note
- Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking.
- Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
- We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process.
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3). Terminal Chief Financial Officer
Job ID: R155169
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are looking for a Terminal Chief Financial Officer to lead all financial activities at the terminal.
- This executive role oversees the full spectrum of financial activities, including financial planning, risk management, accounting, compliance, and procurement
Key Responsibilities
Ensure Efficient Accounting Processes:
- Ensure timely and accurate recording/reporting of financial transactions.
- Oversee Requisition to Pay, Order to Cash, and Accounting to Reporting processes.
Drive Planning & Performance:
- Provide data-driven insights and external benchmarks to support decisions.
- Lead financial planning, investment analysis, and strategic business partnering.
Ensure Control and Risk Framework:
- Ensure financial information is accurate, reliable, and legally compliant.
- Maintain robust internal controls, risk management, and fraud prevention.
- Oversee tax planning, compliance, and capital structure management.
- Manage claims, insurance, and monetary assets/liabilities.
Business Partner to the Managing Director:
- Implement finance strategies aligned with company and terminal goals.
- Lead functional initiatives (e.g. system upgrades, offshoring).
- Strengthen finance capabilities, processes, and business intelligence.
- Contribute to terminal leadership and own financial results.
Oversee Procurement and Legal Execution:
- Ensure daily execution of procurement and legal functions as part of terminal operations.
We Are Looking For
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Economics; ACCA, RA, CPA, or equivalent preferred.
- Solid Experience in Finance Business Partnering or Controlling; 10–15 years in finance leadership roles.
- Strong expertise in budgeting, reporting, inventory control, and accounting.
- Knowledge of the container shipping industry is a plus.
- Strategic thinker with proven ability to drive initiatives and business insight.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
What We Offer
- At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel.
- Our commitment to continuous improvement is driven by LEAN principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers.
- Join us to be part of an innovative environment where your growth is our priority, and experience the numerous advantages of being a valued member of our team.
- A dynamic position with good employment terms and attractive benefits
- Exposure to multinational environment/culture.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Note
- We are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day – We’re excited to hear from you!
- Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking.
- Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
- We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process.
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4). Assistant Security Manager – Investigations
Job ID: R156006
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- You will be supporting the Terminal Security Manager with the development, implementation, and maintenance of a robust security risk management programme.
- Ensuring compliance with the company’s Global Security Framework, ISPS Code, APM Terminals Ways of Working further implementing and upholding all relevant standards and ensuring local regulatory compliance with guidance from the Country Risk Manager.
- This will involve building strong, effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders across the terminal, professional peers in the country, local law enforcement, and local external security risk management stakeholders.
Security Processes:
- Provide a safe and secure operating environment for staff to work within.
- Oversee and monitor local security context to pro-actively identify security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks and ensure commensurate treatment options are in place, providing timely and accurate reporting, coordinating security incident response mechanisms and risk mitigation procedures.
- Act as the Terminal Port Facility Security Officer per ISPS legislation and perform PFSO responsibilities and maintain Terminal ISPS accreditation per legislation.
- Provide support in the development, maintenance, and delivery of an effective Business Continuity & Resilience Framework ensuring all Crisis Management and Emergency Response Plans and associated procedures are updated and tested on a regular basis.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security legislation as directed; and oversight of the terminal’s local security risk management contractors, to ensure effective service delivery supporting business objectives.
- Delivery of APM Terminals Nigeria travel risk management standards and procedures, ensuring staff movement occurs safely; communicating all travel risk prevention/mitigation provisions the business has in place to ensure the physical and mental health and well-being of colleagues when traveling for the business and that all JMP’s are facilitated.
- Perform detailed investigations of security incidents and concerns delivering comprehensive case files for internal and/ or external disciplinary and/ or legal action and further supporting the Terminal Managing Director, and the Country Risk Manager in the investigation of severe security incidents impacting APM Terminals employee’s, assets, operations, or reputation.
- Ensure commensurate confidentiality and impartiality are maintained, evaluate existing prevention/mitigation measures, and advise on appropriate, sustainable solutions, where feasible.
- Maintain a thorough awareness of national and local security standards and legislation, company security policies and procedures and keep up to date with community security issues.
- Ensure that security policy, plans and procedures are implemented, updated, revised, and where necessary tested on a regular basis.
- Build and maintain a terminal wide culture of security risk management community in agreement with Terminal Leadership through the active communication of local context security risk briefings, onboarding of new staff and security risk advisories to all employees and visitors ensuring proactive implementation of sustainable, commensurate prevention/mitigation measures.
- Control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses.
- Conduct security related training of staff and maintain associated records including analysis of requirements and associated training needs.
- Conduct effective performance evaluations and mentor all personnel through formal and informal channels.
- Establish measuring tools and analyse security related processes and personnel regularly to identify, recommend and implement opportunities for improvement.
- Proactively maintain and improve own Security Management competencies in consultation with Terminal Leadership and the Country Risk Manager.
- Mentor and coach terminal security teams to ensure best practices, team cohesion, competency and continuous improvement to services provided supporting the business objectives.
We Are Looking For
- Minimum 5 years + experience in a Security Manager Level role within the maritime and port operations sector with a positive record in the delivery of sector business objectives.
- Must have relevant professional Security Management/Risk Management accredited qualification/ certification e.g., CSMP, CPP or similar.
- Must have in date ISPS – PFSO qualification.
- Prior relevant experience having served with public law enforcement and/ or intelligence service an advantage.
- Requires an in-depth knowledge of security procedures in-particular:
- Journey management
- Incident response and management
- Implementation and management of Physical Protection Systems
- Security Operations Centre functions and associated technical security systems (including but not limited to surveillance, access management, vehicle tracking telematics, personnel tracking, fire alarms etc…) for the purposes of detecting, analysing, and responding to security incidents
- Strong understanding of the political and security interfaces across the region and sector areas of operations.
- A strong background and knowledge in investigative techniques, processes and report writing required.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to translate into effective oral and written briefs/ presentations at all levels.
- Requires the highest level of integrity, tact, and discretion, with the ability to lead in high stress situations remaining calm with the ability to effectively prioritize, solve problems and execute tasks whilst being able to direct others in times of emergency.
- Possess the ability to forge strong and effective relationships and resolve differences across organizational, public, and private boundaries.
- Must be self-motivated, possess a positive attitude and drive with the ability to contribute to a team-based, multi-cultural work environment.
- A demonstrated continued professional development within Security / Risk Management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Software.
- Valid driving license
What We Offer
- You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things.
- We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values.
- To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together.
- Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner.
- Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve.
- In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, exciting place to work.
- At APMT, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply:
- Shift & Planning Manager
- Security Control Room Coordinator
- Terminal Chief Financial Officer
- Assistant Security Manager – Investigations
Note
- Please submit your application in English (if you can)
- If your profile matches job requirements, our recruiter will get in touch to share more about the role and get to know you better
- If successful, you will discuss the role with the Line Manager and his team
- Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking.
- Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
- We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process.