Lumut Port - Lumut Maritime Terminal Hiring! Full Time Chief Operating Officer in Perak - Ricebowl

Job Purpose

To lead and oversee the Company’s overall operations, ensuring safe, efficient, reliable and cost-effective port operations. The role is responsible for driving operational excellence, asset reliability, resource optimisation, financial performance, business growth and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall performance of port and terminal operations.
• Ensure operations are conducted safely, efficiently and in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Drive operational excellence, productivity and effective utilisation of manpower, equipment and resources.
• Oversee engineering, maintenance and asset reliability to minimise downtime and ensure operational continuity.
• Strengthen health, safety, security and environmental performance across all operational areas.
• Translate the Company’s strategy and business plans into effective operational execution.
• Manage operational budgets, costs and financial performance to support sustainable profitability.
• Support business growth by improving operational capacity, service delivery and commercial competitiveness.
• Lead the operational team and maintain strong relationships with customers, authorities, contractors and other key stakeholders.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Port Management, Maritime Studies, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• A postgraduate qualification or relevant professional certification would be an added advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant working experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership or general management role.
• Strong experience in port, terminal, maritime, logistics, heavy industry or a similar operational environment is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and Operational Leadership
• Port and Terminal Operations
• Financial and Commercial Awareness
• Engineering and Asset Management
• Safety, Risk and Compliance
• Workforce and Performance Management
• Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
• Stakeholder and Customer Management