Supervisor Tank Farm and Port Operation

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure all operations follow strict safety protocols in accordance with the plant’s Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) guidelines and local regulations.
• Identify hazards and risks in the tank farm and port areas, implementing control measures to minimize them.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and government regulations related to CPO storage and port activities.
• Conduct regular safety briefings (Toolbox Meetings) for all staff and external personnel (such as ship crew) to ensure compliance with safety policies.

Tank Farm Operations:

• Oversee the allocation and utilization of tanks for different product types, ensuring efficient use of storage capacity.
• Monitor the loading and unloading processes, ensuring no oil spills or leaks occur and that all procedures adhere to environmental and safety standards.
• Implement process safety management (PSM) practices to maintain safe operation of tanks and associated equipment.
• Ensure that all tanks are maintained to prevent contamination and optimize their service life.

Port Operations:

• Supervise the docking (berthing) and sailing of ships and barges, ensuring safe and efficient turnaround times.
• Coordinate with the shipping department, external captains, and surveyors to ensure smooth logistics and adherence to schedules.
• Ensure that all ships comply with the port's safety regulations, including environmental protection measures like the proper use of oil booms.
• Monitor weather and sea conditions to ensure safe docking and sailing operations.

Process Optimization:

• Implement strategies to optimize the storage and handling of products, reducing downtime, and minimizing product changeover times.
• Use process mapping to identify inefficiencies in tank utilization, loading, and unloading procedures, implementing improvements to streamline operations.
• Coordinate with the production and logistics teams to ensure tank availability aligns with production demands and export schedules.

Cost Savings and Improvements:

• Develop cost-saving initiatives such as reducing reprocessing needs and minimizing idle times for tanks and port operations.
• Optimize resource allocation (manpower, equipment, and tanks) to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Continuously seek improvement opportunities in warehouse and port operations to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.

Environmental Responsibility:

• Ensure no oil spills or leaks occur during loading and unloading processes by monitoring and maintaining high standards of environmental protection.
• Oversee the proper disposal of waste materials and cleaning of tanks to prevent environmental contamination.
• Ensure that all environmental control measures (such as oil booms) are in place and functioning correctly.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead the tank farm and port operations teams, ensuring that all personnel are well-trained and aware of their roles in maintaining safety and compliance.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to improve individual and team efficiency.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to identify areas for operational enhancements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in tank farm and port operations, preferably in CPO or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to implement process improvements and cost-saving measures.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance related to CPO storage, handling, and export.

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Social and health insurance
• Access to Training and Development