Vacant job

Do you want to take overall responsibility for safe, efficient, and sustainable port operations in one of Sweden's most advanced industrial environments? Metsä Board in Husum is now looking for a Port Manager who wants to combine operational presence with strategic responsibility in a business where safety, environment, and quality are at the center.

Metsä Board is part of Metsä Group – an international forest industry group with strong roots in the Finnish forests and a clear focus on sustainable products. In Husum, there is a modern and expansive production facility where port and warehouse operations are a crucial part of the value chain.

About the role

As Port Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the port's operations, safety, and development. The role spans both operational and strategic issues and involves close collaboration with internal functions, authorities, and external partners.

You will report to the Head of Port, Warehouse & Logistics and will be based on-site at the port operations at the Husum factory.

Your responsibilities in brief

• Ensure safe and efficient port operations with a focus on work environment, safety, and the environment

• Be responsible for safety routines, risk assessments, incident management, and drills

• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and authority requirements

• Plan and coordinate vessel arrivals in collaboration with operations, brokers, and logistics functions

• Collaborate with the Transport Agency, the Maritime Administration, and other relevant authorities

• Develop and improve working methods, processes, and resource utilization

• Act as the port's representative towards external stakeholders

We are looking for someone who has

Education

• Higher education in a relevant field, such as maritime studies, marine engineering, logistics, or equivalent

• Meritorious with specific training or certifications in shipping and safety

Experience

• At least five years of experience in shipping or port operations, preferably in a leading or coordinating role

• Experience working at sea or in another maritime operation

• Solid experience in safety systems and risk management, both operationally and strategically

• Familiarity with collaborating with authorities such as the Transport Agency and other relevant actors in the shipping sector

Technical competence

• Good knowledge of applicable safety and environmental requirements for port and shipping operations

• Experience working with both physical and digital security systems

• Good understanding of regulations, directives, and standards in the field

• Experience with IT and communication systems related to security monitoring

Language

• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written