1. Position Overview

The General Manager (GM) is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, operational efficiency, and financial performance of the Empty Container Handling Depot. This role oversees all depot functions, including operations, yard planning, maintenance & repair (M&R), safety, customer service, finance, HR, and compliance. The GM ensures that the depot operates efficiently, safely, profitably, and in accordance with shipping line requirements, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the depot’s strategic business plan and annual budget.
• Ensure operational plans align with commercial objectives and customer service expectations.
• Oversee daily depot operations, including receiving, stacking, inspection, repair, washing, and release of empty containers.
• Ensure optimal yard utilization, efficient movement of equipment (reach stackers, forklifts, trucks), and minimized turnaround times.
• Coordinate with shipping lines and transporters to meet container allocation and release requirements.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs for depot equipment and machinery.
• Serve as the primary liaison with shipping lines, logistics companies, and transporters.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting: EDI updates, daily inventory, movements, and M&R estimates.
• Prepare and manage the depot budget, cost controls, and financial forecasts.
• Monitor revenue streams, rebates, repairs, billing, and operational expenditures.
• Ensure the depot complies with all local regulations, environmental standards, and industry requirements.
• Oversee HSE programs, safety audits, toolbox meetings, and incident reporting.
• Oversee recruitment, performance management, training, and team development.
• Promote a positive work culture, team collaboration, and workforce productivity.
• Ensure adherence to labour laws and internal HR policies.

3. Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in port, depot, or container logistics operations, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong understanding of shipping line requirements, container standards, M&R processes, and equipment operations.
• Proven track record of managing large teams and complex logistics environments.

4. Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent operational planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Financial acumen and strong analytical capability.
• Competence with depot systems (e.g., Depot Management Systems, EDI platforms).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• High integrity, resilience, and decision-making ability.

• Develop and implement the depot’s strategic business plan and annual budget.
• Ensure operational plans align with commercial objectives and customer service expectations.
• Oversee daily depot operations, including receiving, stacking, inspection, repair, washing, and release of empty containers.
• Ensure optimal yard utilization, efficient movement of equipment (reach stackers, forklifts, trucks), and minimized turnaround times.
• Coordinate with shipping lines and transporters to meet container allocation and release requirements.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs for depot equipment and machinery.
• Serve as the primary liaison with shipping lines, logistics companies, and transporters.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting: EDI updates, daily inventory, movements, and M&R estimates.
• Prepare and manage the depot budget, cost controls, and financial forecasts.
• Monitor revenue streams, rebates, repairs, billing, and operational expenditures.
• Ensure the depot complies with all local regulations, environmental standards, and industry requirements.
• Oversee HSE programs, safety audits, toolbox meetings, and incident reporting.
• Oversee recruitment, performance management, training, and team development.
• Promote a positive work culture, team collaboration, and workforce productivity.
• Ensure adherence to labour laws and internal HR policies.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent operational planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Financial acumen and strong analytical capability.
• Competence with depot systems (e.g., Depot Management Systems, EDI platforms).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• High integrity, resilience, and decision-making ability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in port, depot, or container logistics operations, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong understanding of shipping line requirements, container standards, M&R processes, and equipment operations.
• Proven track record of managing large teams and complex logistics environments.