🛳️ General Manager (Container Yard Operations)
Company Overview
IWS Holdings is a diversified group of companies with interests in:
Automobile
Aviation
Communication & IT
Food Processing & Packaging
Industrial
Leisure
Logistics
Mass media
The company is seeking an experienced General Manager – Container Yard to lead and streamline the full operations of their container yard facility.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day yard operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and safety.
Manage container stacking, handling, and yard planning to optimize space utilization.
Supervise and guide yard staff, equipment operators, and supervisors.
Ensure timely movement, placement, and retrieval of containers.
Coordinate with transport teams, shipping lines, and logistics partners.
Implement operational KPIs, safety standards, and process improvements.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 7–10 years' experience in container yard operations.
Expertise: Strong hands-on experience in container stacking and yard space management is essential.
Management: Proven experience managing a team in a busy yard environment.
Knowledge: Strong knowledge of yard equipment (reach stackers, forklifts, cranes).
Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Note: ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENT WILL BE SHORTLISTED. CANDIDATES WITH WAREHOUSING EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
📩 How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV along with the names and email addresses of two non-related referees from their recent work places.
Email Address: careers.iws@dynanet.lk
Please mention the post applied for in the email.
🏢 Contact Information
Manager - Human Resources
IWS Holdings (Private) Limited
IWS Centre: 411 Kandy Road, Peliyagoda.
Telephone: 011 5395640
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