Chief Operations Officer - Bahrain

Chief Operations Officer

Business Unit: APM Terminals Bahrain

Division: Operations Management

Job Level: Management – JL6

Reports to: CEO / Managing Director

About APM Terminal

sAPM Terminals is a global leader in port and terminal operations, serving over 60 ports and terminals across 40+ countries. With a commitment to safety, innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, APM Terminals connects world trade and enables businesses and communities to thrive. We combine advanced technology with a people‑first culture to deliver reliable, efficient, and resilient supply chain solutions

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About APM Terminals Bahra

inAPM Terminals Bahrain operates Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP), a key maritime gateway for Bahrain and the wider Gulf region. As an essential hub for regional trade, APMT Bahrain is focused on delivering world‑class operational performance, customer‑centric services, and continuous improvement. The terminal plays a vital role in supporting Bahrain’s economic growth through safe, efficient, and sustainable logistics operation

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About the Role – Chief Operations Offi

cerThe Chief Operations Officer (COO) is a core member of the terminal’s leadership team, responsible for providing strategic and operational direction across Operations. This role ensures high productivity, strong safety performance, cost‑efficient processes, and excellent customer service while driving operational transformation and innovation. This role also requires working in close partnership with terminal leader and subject matter experts to prepare terminals for critical transformation programs — including top-line growth, asset management, Flow (our Lean, pull-based operating model), and FPS (Flow Production and Operating System) maturity — while building the systems and capabilities required to deliver Operational Excellence 20

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We are looking for a proven operations leader — a change agent who combines strategic and commercial thinking with deep operational insight, and who is passionate about solving problems at the root, building strong teams, and delivering measurable imp

act.In return, you will join a strong learning culture with access to a comprehensive development and certification program and the opportunity to shape the future of the termi

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Purpose of the

• RoleProvide leadership and direction for all Operations activities across the term
• inal.Ensure high levels of productivity, service quality, and overall operational effici
• ency.Contribute significantly to strategic planning, business growth, and terminal develop
• ment.Deliver operational strategies that align with both functional capabilities and organizational object

ives.
Principal Accountabi

litiesOperational Leadership & St

• rategyLead and manage all port/terminal operations to achieve safety, productivity, and efficiency ta
• rgets.Establish and execute long‑term and short‑term operational goals, plans, and pol
• icies.Drive continuous improvement and implement new operational strategies, methods, and technol
• ogies.Ensure full compliance with HSSE policies, procedures, and duty‑of‑care require

ments.
Execution & Performance Man

• agementOversee execution of operational initiatives to improve terminal perfo
• rmance.Provide measurable input to business plans and ensure delivery of key operational ou
• tcomes.Monitor and track performance against KPIs, guidelines, and standards set by APM Ter
• minals.Ensure operational teams are trained in best practices, systems, and techno

logies.
Stakeholder En

• gagementEngage with Customs, port authorities, shipping lines, logistics partners, vendors, and external cons
• ultants.Represent terminal operations in negotiations, service agreements, SLAs, and project disc
• ussions.Participate in steering committees for major projects and lead operational contributions to project man

agement.
Financial & Resource M

• anagementDevelop, manage, and achieve departmental
• budgets.Optimize operational costs while maintaining best‑in‑class servic
• e levels.Support technology and system improvements to drive cost efficiencies and improved customer ex

perience.
People

• LeadershipLead, coach, and develop teams across Operations and Trans
• formation.Manage performance, training, development, grievance handling, and workforce e
• ngagement.Promote an inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performance culture across all o

perations.
Reportin

g StructureDire

• ct Reports:Head of Ge
• neral CargoHead of Container
• OperationsHead
• of PlanningHea

d of Marine
Reports to: CEO / Manag

ing Di rectorScope: Domest

ic (Bahrain)
Work Contacts &a

mp; Auth

• orityInternalSenior Ma
• nagement TeamTerminal employees across rela
• ted functionsRegional Ma
• nagement TeamGlobal Ma

nagement

• TeamExternalPort Authorities and other government
• stakeholdersVendors &a
• mp; supplie
• rsContractorsCustomers and shipping line re
• presentativesBusi
• ness partnersExterna

l consultants
Critical Qualifications, Skills &a

• mp; ExperienceUniversity degree in Logistics, Maritime Studies, Port/Industrial Engineering,
• or Equivalent.12+ years in operational leadership within terminals, logistics, or indus
• trial sectors.Proven experience in cost optimization, productivity improvement, and proces
• s enhancement.Strong understanding of IT systems and digitalization within terminal
• environments.Solid experience in budget planning, financial management,
• and reporting.Strong project management
• capabilities.Effective negotiation, stakeholder management, and conflict‑reso
• lution skills.Fluent in English and local language (wher
• e applicable).Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, collaborate effectively, and

drive results.