Senior Director, Maritime Operations

The Pasha Group•Wilmington, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Maritime Operations develops and implements strategic initiatives and provides leadership, oversight, and direction to management teams responsible for maritime and stevedoring operations. This role is responsible for developing and directing the execution of strategic goals, programs, and policies for maritime, stevedore, and marine terminal operations to ensure that Pasha Stevedoring and Terminals (PST) customers are presented best-in-class service. The position drives internal development and planning to continuously improve operational capabilities, scalability, and agility, and oversees compliance with applicable contracts, labor agreements, and regulations. This role also manages, leads, and develops geographically dispersed teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Operations, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in directly-related field required
Valid state-issued driver license and acceptable driving record required
Transportation Worker Identification Credential required
10+ years of experience in related senior marine terminal management positions with responsibility for labor relations and budget management required
6+ years of experience leading management teams required
Extensive knowledge of terminal operations and stevedore operations for break bulk, RoRo, and/or container vessels.
Knowledge of safety and accident prevention codes and regulations and related industry governmental regulations.
Thorough knowledge of ILWU collective bargaining agreements, port practices, and labor relation management.
Strong leadership skills with the demonstrated ability to motivate others, influence decisions, and lead by example.
Highly effective business and executive communication skills including excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and group presentation skills.
Ability to identify complex problems, use logic and reasoning to review related information, develop and evaluate options, reach conclusions, and implement solutions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of tools.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and direct the execution of strategic goals, programs, and policies for maritime, stevedore, and marine terminal operations.
Drive internal development and planning to continuously improve operational capabilities, scalability, and agility.
Oversee compliance with applicable contracts, labor agreements, and regulations.
Manage, lead, and develop geographically dispersed teams.
Collaborate with executives, management teams, and related business units to develop operational goals and priorities.
Develop, review, and evaluate metrics and reporting to measure performance, control assets, optimize resources, and adjust operations.
Develop, monitor, and manage multi-year operating and capital budgets for assigned terminals.
Oversee the management of employees in compliance with company policy and related Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).
Develop and implement processes to continuously improve safety, efficiency, service, and profitability.
Manage and evaluate vendor relationships, insourced and outsourced services, and related SLAs and associated KPIs.
Oversee the completion of cargo reports, shipping data, and vessel information and ensure appropriate communication and updates are provided to clients.
Evaluate, coordinate, and monitor support services for day-to-day operations of marine terminals and stevedoring activities.
Review, critique, and adjust stowage plans for cost effective, productive, and safe operations ensuring constant flow to the vessel.
Coordinate with and advise customers, shippers, stevedores, agents, and vessel staff in relation to the most efficient, cost effective, and safe methods of loading cargo.
Establish, develop, and maintain effective professional relationships with regulatory agencies, industry associations, and related organizations.
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements between customer, shipper, and charterer.
Evaluate and develop knowledge, skills, and abilities of staff and management teams to ensure alignment with service delivery requirements and effective execution of applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
Lead continuous collaboration and partnerships with business units across the enterprise to ensure optimal alignment with enterprise goals and objectives.
Other duties as assigned.