CEO French Guiana Terminal

Job description:

YOUR ROLE

You are in charge of the general management of the French Guiana deep-water container terminal. Even if most of the activities are terminal related, you are also responsible for the Shipping Agency.

You will evolve in a complex environment, in charge of fulfilling the objectives set by the shareholders while facing a delicate competitive and social context.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

As the CEO of French Guiana for CMA CGM you :

• Are responsible for the overall management and operational performance of the terminal, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective handling of all port activities in line with the Group's strategic objectives
• Are also responsible for the management and development of the Shipping Agency even if most of the activities are terminal related
• Act as the primary operational interface with the Port Authority, public bodies, shipping lines, and logistics partners, ensuring compliance with regulations and smooth coordination across the port ecosystem
• Will also play a key role in managing industrial relations, maintaining constructive dialogue with employee representatives and unions to ensure stable and efficient operations
• Bring a strong operational vision and guarantee optimal service quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction
• In coordination with Head Office divisions, you will ensure that the local execution aligns with global operational standards and sustainability goals
• Your role involves direct leadership of multidisciplinary teams
• Promote a culture of safety, performance, and continuous improvement, ensuring that operational targets are met hile maintaining staff engagement and development
• Monitor operational KPIs, manage budgets, and drive performance improvement initiatives. Through your leadership, you foster teamwork, innovation, and operational excellence, securing the long-term competitiveness and reliability of the terminal and shipping agency.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

• Graduated from a Master II in a Business or Engineering School, with a specialisation around industrial activity management
• At least 10 years' overall professional experience, including 5 years in a similar position. Preferably in the maritime container terminal sector but it is not mandatory
• Your ability to adapt allows you to feel at ease in any type of context and Relationship
• You put your managerial and leadership skills at the service of your sense of performance and results
• Excellent in oral and written communication, you have the negotiating skills and sense of relationship necessary for social dialogue and public solicitations. You are at ease with communicating in public
• You are fluent in French, English is a plus

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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

• Graduated from a Master II in a Business or Engineering School, with a specialisation around industrial activity management
• At least 10 years' overall professional experience, including 5 years in a similar position. Preferably in the maritime container terminal sector but it is not mandatory
• Your ability to adapt allows you to feel at ease in any type of context and Relationship
• You put your managerial and leadership skills at the service of your sense of performance and results
• Excellent in oral and written communication, you have the negotiating skills and sense of relationship necessary for social dialogue and public solicitations. You are at ease with communicating in public
• You are fluent in French, English is a plus