Port Captain, Scandinavia

**Port Captain at Unifeeder A/S - Scandinavia**:
**Scandinavia**:
Are you a dynamic, data-driven professional with solid experience in port operations and a deep understanding of the maritime industry?

Do you thrive in the shipping sector and excel in a fast-paced environment, ensuring seamless communication and coordination with both internal and external stakeholders like the port/terminal and the Unifeeder Local Operations team?

**Working with our Local Operations at Unifeeder**

As the Port Captain, reporting to the Local Operations Director, you will play a pivotal role in the Scandinavian ports and terminals. You will serve as the primary liaison between the port/terminal and the Unifeeder Local Operations Manager, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.

Your role will involve overseeing the safe and efficient handling of our vessels, ensuring smooth operations. You will analyze data related to productivity, idle time, waiting time, additional costs, overtime, and general operational issues, contributing to the continuous improvement of our operational excellence.

You will drive and foster professional relationships with terminals, vessel management, local residual and liquid waste collectors, tugboat companies, as well as internal stakeholders.

**Who are we?**

**Key**responsibilities**
- Prepare reports and documentation related to port operations and vessel performance.
- Monitor and optimize port turnaround times and operational costs.
- Conduct regular inspections of vessels and port facilities to ensure operational readiness and safety.
- Provide leadership and guidance to crew members and shore-based teams.
- Ensure compliance with all maritime regulations and company policies, including a thorough understanding of ISPS rules in active ports.
- Act as a key stakeholder in all rebate discussions, negotiations, and follow-ups.
- Assist in managing the administrative aspects related to port cost rebates.

**Who are you?**

You should demonstrate a proven track record with at least 5 years of experience in independent roles within port operations or maritime logistics. Fluency in English and one of the Scandinavian languages is required.

Additionally, we expect you to have:

- A positive mindset and proactive approach with a flexible sense of urgency to problem-solving.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-driven, independent, consistently taking ownership of tasks to ensure their successful
- Ability to work under time pressure and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
- Adaptability to changes in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

For more information about the role, please contact: Per Korsgaard Nielsen - Local Operations Director at +45 6010 7711.

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Rainier Jazmin - Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at +45 3136 7655.

Slater Consult is supporting Unifeeder with the recruitment process.