Depot Site Manager Jobs in Uganda – Maersk

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Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Manage daily depot operations across Uganda depot locations.
• Ensure operational processes follow approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), customer requirements, and Maersk standards.
• Maintain effective control over equipment handling and movement.
• Ensure accurate equipment inventory and stock management.
• Monitor real-time operational updates and documentation.
• Manage long-standing equipment units and operational challenges.
• Identify root causes of operational problems and implement permanent solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance depot performance.

• Provide strong safety leadership across Uganda depot sites.
• Promote a zero-fatality safety culture.
• Encourage proactive safety observations and hazard reporting.
• Ensure proper incident reporting and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain compliance with Maersk HSSE standards.
• Ensure depot activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Promote safe working practices among employees, contractors, and partners.

• Lead, coach, and develop depot employees.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards.
• Build a motivated and high-performing site team.
• Support employee onboarding and training.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Approve leave requests within the delegated authority framework.
• Encourage teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

• Take ownership of depot Profit and Loss (P&L) performance.
• Drive cost control and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and productivity improvement.
• Protect contribution margins through effective resource management.
• Support commercial initiatives and customer solutions.
• Work with regional leadership to achieve operational targets.
• Monitor financial performance against agreed business objectives.

• Depot Operations.
• Customs House Brokerage (CHB).
• Landside Transport.

• Act as the senior in-country Local Product representative.
• Support alignment between Uganda teams, Area Product owners, and business stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Sales, Customer Experience, Finance, Equipment, Ocean teams, customers, vendors, and government authorities.
• Support resolution of operational escalations.
• Ensure issues are properly tracked, assigned, and resolved.
• Promote effective workflow governance and SOP compliance.
• Support implementation of regional improvement initiatives.
• Identify operational risks, service failures, and customer concerns.
• Escalate major issues with clear analysis and recommended solutions.
• Represent Uganda Local Products during relevant business discussions.
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Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of depot and logistics operations.
• Ability to improve operational processes.
• Experience managing complex supply chain activities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to identify operational risks and bottlenecks.

• Ability to coach and develop teams.
• Strong employee motivation skills.
• Ability to establish accountability and performance standards.
• Experience leading multicultural teams.
• Ability to influence teams and stakeholders without direct authority.

• Understanding of business performance management.
• Experience managing operational costs.
• Knowledge of P&L responsibility.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities.
• Strong commercial awareness.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to engage senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management abilities.
• Experience working with customers, vendors, and government authorities.
• Ability to manage operational escalations effectively.

• Strong understanding of SOP implementation.
• Ability to enforce operational discipline.
• Experience with risk management.
• Ability to track actions and ensure completion.
• Strong attention to detail.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Makes quick and informed decisions.
• Has a strong drive for continuous improvement.
• Understands equipment operations and business impact.
• Focuses on fixing root causes rather than temporary solutions.
• Anticipates operational challenges and manages risks.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Can inspire teams to achieve results.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and accountability.
• Represents Maersk values and behaviours.
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Why Join Maersk?

• Opportunity to work for a global logistics leader.
• Exposure to international supply chain operations.
• Professional growth and career development.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Opportunities to work with global teams.
• Continuous learning and innovation opportunities.
• A culture built on teamwork, respect, integrity, and accountability.
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Who Should Apply?

• Depot Management Jobs Uganda.
• Logistics Manager Jobs.
• Supply Chain Manager Jobs.
• Transport Operations Manager Jobs.
• Warehouse Manager Jobs.
• Shipping and Freight Jobs.
• Operations Manager Jobs.
• Distribution Manager Jobs.
• Customer Experience Management.
• HSSE Management.
• Equipment Management.
• Regional Operations Leadership.
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Application Tips

• Highlight experience managing logistics or depot operations.
• Demonstrate leadership achievements and team management experience.
• Include examples of cost reduction and operational improvements.
• Showcase experience with safety management and compliance.
• Highlight stakeholder management and customer relationship skills.
• Demonstrate experience working with supply chain systems and processes.

How to Apply