Fowey Port Manager

Job location:
Cornwall, United Kingdom
Created moment:
January 2, 2025
Job reference:
REQ - 09325

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Fowey Port Manager

Job Summary

Hours of work including shift pattern 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday

Salary up to £47,500 per annum depending on experience plus bonus

As a Port Manager, you will be responsible for deployment of the Ports and Transport Operations teams, in both China Clay and other Ports Commercial operations, working closely with other functions to ensure a coordinated approach is maintained. 

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.  

The job role: 

The Port Manager will represent Imerys in local groups such as Fowey user Group, South West Regional Port Authority, Freight Forums to promote Sea, Road and Rail links to support our industry and ensure the efficient operation of the UK Hub assets, focusing on the safety and environmental compliance by meeting the required quality standards. 

Some of the responsibilities include; 

  • To manage the loading of 200kt of Kaolin and to grow the Aggregates and other commercial opportunities,

  • Ensure those using Fowey on ad-hoc basis (berthing, jetty space, storage etc) have RAMS in place and are charged for the duration,

  • Site responsibility for Safety and Safety systems reporting,

  • Maintain the BSI 9001 Quality Standard Maintenance,

  • Maintain ISO 14001 Environmental Standard Maintenance, 

  • Ensure compliance and resource support for Port Security, 

  • Ensure all employees abide by the Imerys Rail Siding Safe Working Rules, 

  • Lead proactive discussions and built relationships with our primary contractors and hauliers, pricing to be negotiated with purchasing lead,

  • Drive the quality management system to ensure that the company meets its objective to be a customer centric operation delivering products and a service of the highest standard,

  • Being responsible for cost performance of the Port of Fowey and

  • Ensuring, with the engineering manager, that planned maintenance is carried out in consideration of port priorities,

  • Produce operational reports and statistics to manage and drive continuous improvement.

What’s in it for you? List the full benefits and use bullet points:

  • Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata'd for shift workers)

  • Generous Pension Plan

  • Life Assurance

  • Income Protection

  • Company Sick Pay

  • Discounts on external retailers

  • Cycle to work scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes: 

  • Employee Assistance Programme 

  • Virtual GP 

  • Flu and Eye care vouchers 

  • Enhanced family friendly policies 

  • Menopause Support 

You will: 

Have proven experience in manufacturing, commercial and business management, ideally of Port Operations management and have the following skills/ experience; 

  • MS Office Suite/Google Suite and SAP skills,

  • Have worked at a cross UK Hub level to ensure Ports and Transport both provides a satisfactory service to its internal customers,

  • Experience in people management, as you will work with the Engineering Manager, supervisors, chargehands and operatives. 

  • IOSH Managing Safely. 

  • Be Safety & Quality focused with a good working knowledge of ESH requirements. 

  • Have a flexible approach to working hours with a very high level of commitment. 

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. 

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

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