Marine Operations Manager

ZIM•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Marine Operations Manager executes the safe, seamless, and efficient operation of container ships while controlling related expenses. The role coordinates relevant interfaces to meet operational targets and results, and covers vessel loading plans and performance, supervision of vessel command, bunker controls, sailing instructions, maintenance scheduling, and budget preparation and control. The manager implements regional operations policy and guidelines, plans operational development of shipping lines, advises on bids, and characterizes vessel leasing needs. The role maintains interfaces with Global Operations, shipping companies, partners, and vessel owners. It is on call 24 hours a day.

Requirements

Master Mariner certificate.
Experience as a Captain on a Container Vessel.
Relevant shore-side experience.
Thorough knowledge of international shipping rules and regulations.
Good MS Office skills, particularly Excel at macros level and PowerPoint.
Advanced English skills in speaking, reading, and writing.
Availability on call 24 hours a day.

Responsibilities

Implement BU policy and guidelines within Regional Operations and on vessels.
Set guidelines for vessel loading, including special and dangerous cargo, and control vessel loading plans.
Determine operational requirements for leasing a vessel and characterize vessel leasing for the Lines.
Manage port restrictions for assigned lines, including providing guidelines to vessels and their owners.
Assist with drafting and implementing JWP with partners.
Control costs and operational expenses in collaboration with the BU Manager and Line Managers, with the aim of reducing them.
Monitor and control vessel and port performance, including voyage performance reports.
Supervise vessel performance according to the governing Charter Party.
Supervise vessel command, including sailing voyage reports and procedures.
Monitor port and sea expenses and follow up on exceptions.
Control service bunkers in various ports and fuel consumption, including vessel voyage bunker reports.
Manage random fuel inspections.
Control vessel schedules and monitor feeder schedule integrity.
Implement and control operational KPIs.
Coordinate schedules according to weather conditions and prepare sailing instructions.
Manage vessel maintenance and repair schedules.
Coordinate and monitor dangerous goods, reefer, and out-of-gauge cargo on partners and feeders.
Coordinate reefer maintenance.
Maintain interfaces with Global Operations, other shipping companies, partners, and vessel owners.
Prepare and implement the annual operations budget and control performance against it.
Plan operational development of Lines.
Provide professional advice regarding bids.